Foundations of the Reformation

Series: The 5 Solas of the Reformation

October 10, 2021
Ron Burtz

The five Solas—Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Solus Christos and Soli Deo Gloria—form the foundational truths of the Protestant Reformation which began 504 years ago in Europe. Over the next five weeks we will be looking at each of them to understand their meaning and importance. Today we read from chapter one of Nate Pickowicz's 2017 book "Why We're Protestant: An Introduction to the Five Solas of the Reformation" to learn the origins of the reformation to which we all are spiritual heirs.

Episode Notes

Title: The 5 Solas: Foundations of the Reformation

Text: Romans 1:11-17

October is Reformation Month: History tells us that on October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenburg Church in Germany which is considered the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

The five foundation stones of the reformation:


Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone

Sola Gratia - Grace Alone

Sola Fide - Faith Alone

Solus Christos - In Christ Alone

Soli Deo Gloria - To the Glory of God Alone


Rumblings of Reformation:



Recommended Reading: “Why We're Protestant” by Nate Pickowicz


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