,IF "fiuo-llunilred&S-$olag" REFORMATIOH SUNDAY 2Q17 Acts1-2, Gal*ti"ansI, Ephesi.ansI-2, & I PeterI Dr. MatthewJones. DEL REY CIIURCH

I. CHRTST'SCHURCH ANB CREED ,,,*. , II. CONPUSIONANtr COMPROMISE

III, COF{FRONTATIONANT} CIARITY

A. SolaScriptura ("scripture alone"): The llible clorte is our highest authority.

B, SoleFide ("faith alone'): Weare suved throughJaith sktne in JesusChrist.

C, Ssls Gratia ("gracealone")r l4tenre suved by thegrace af Goetnlone,

D. SolusChristue (" aloneon): .Iesaseleme is ourLord und Sclior, tlre Eternal Sort.

E. Soli DeoGloria ("to the glory of God alone'n): Wetrive.for the gknyof'the Triurte God ubne.

ITI.CCNCTUSION AND CONFESSTON

A, Oor Mngisterium{} 1

B, Oo. Mediator{)

C. Our Method{Sola Cratiri) D. Our Means{)

E. Our Motivation{Soli Deo'Glorin)

80ililrullrTY sR0uP 0ursil0n$ Rese.ctive. Qr;e.st'onrsGor Yorl o.nAYo* Smo.t6rcup 1.Having diseussed the Five Solae of the Refsrmation this Sunday, take some timeto rehearse what each of these are about and wherethey are found in the Bible,Further, discuss how each,offered correctives tothe abuses of Rornan PapalisminEurope that sought toclaim and control historic asits own. 2. Withthe Five Solae fresh in mindand the abuses of RomanPapalism, let'stalk about it 0na personallevel. How do the Reformational Solae confrontand also comfort your faith and life? As well,how do these doctrinesinform and transform your relationships andwork? 3.In discussing thepast of Papalism (see#1), it is important tounderstand thesedoctrines are not to be leftin thepast, for theyhave continued relevancetoday in confrontingmodern corruption in our Protestant and Evangelicalchurches. To helpwith this, consider the 1996 Cambridge Declaration{CD) by the Alliance of ConfessingEvangelicals, addressing thestate of the inAmerica, and throughout the world, Discuss the followingconcerns the CD expressed:The conference, and the eventualdeclaration that was created, was broadly influenced by the following:(1)The culture ofthe modern world (as represented byPostmodernism) ischanging themessage that the preaches; (2) Theerosion of Christiandoctrine within the modem church, including the lack of Expositorypreaching; (3)The increasing influence ofRelativism within the church, whichhas led to anenvironment where 'truth" is subjeetivelydetermined, and wherechurch leaders aim to preach only "positive" messages; (4)The increasing focusupon man, rather than God, within the church; (5) An increasing focus on man'sability to respond toGod's grace, ralher than a focusupon God's ability to saveman; and, (6) A focus on the quantitative andmeasurable aspects ofchurch growth(which thus links Christian ministry with outward success) rather than the qualitativeandspiritual aspects ofBiblical ministry, Discuss. 4. Followingthe abovequestion, go onlineand read {he Cambridge Declarationtogether (see http:lwww.alliancenet.org/cambridge-declaration ) andtalk through what it saysabout the Five Solae confronting our modern erodingEvangelical churches. Discuss and pray for the Reformation to continueinour hearts, churches and homes for the glory of Christ.