The Five Solas of the Reformation - White Horse Inn
The 16th century Protestant Reformation was built upon a series of foundational beliefs—what we refer to now as the five solas. The Reformers saw these solas as the heart of the biblical gospel and the basis through which the “one holy, catholic, and apostolic church” could return to the message by which and for which it was created. Does the church today need this same call back to its gospel roots? In this new White Horse Inn series, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland explore this question as they unpack the meaning of the five solas—sola Scriptura, solus Christus, sola gratia, sola fide, and soli deo gloria.
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Sola Scriptura: Our One Foundation - The Five Solas - White Horse Inn
With Sola Scriptura, or “through Scripture alone,” the Reformers affirmed the authority of Scripture over and above the tradition of the Roman Catholic church. Today, questions of authority and accountability still plague the church, stemming from the influence of radical Anabaptists, modern Bibl...
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Solus Christus: Our Only Mediator - The Five Solas - White Horse Inn
With Solus Christus, or “through Christ alone,” the Reformers addressed our need for a mediator. Taking issue with the role of priests in the Roman Catholic church, the Reformers pointed to the “one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 2:5), highlighting the priesthood of a...
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Sola Gratia: Our Only Method - The Five Solas - White Horse Inn
If our culture is like water, then the concept of grace is its oil. We like to work hard and believe our efforts should merit reward. Until, of course, we come face-to-face with our inability to truly “help ourselves.” In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob ...
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Sola Fide: Our Only Means - The Five Solas - White Horse Inn
How do we receive and rest in God’s righteousness? This question propelled the Reformers forward, confronting Rome’s insistence that justification is something believers must cooperate to receive. Instead, they proclaimed sola fide, or “through faith alone.” In this episode of White Horse Inn, ho...
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Soli Deo Gloria: Our Only Ambition - The Five Solas - White Horse Inn
From award speeches to success stories, glory is consistently self-attributed. So, what does it look like to be motivated by God’s glory? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland consider the foundation of soli Deo Gloria, or “for...
