The Sola System
This is a Latin word that means “alone.”
What is sola?
From our CC history sentence, Tell me about the Reformation?
In 1517 Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation, by printing the 95 theses that made Pope Leo X excommunicate him. Later John Calvin joined the Reformation and that is how it all began.
What is the city of Worms?
This faithful Christian teenager was on the English throne for 9 days before being put to death by Bloody Mary. At the execution block, she spoke the last words "Lord, into thy hands I commend my spirit!"
Who is Lady Jane Grey?
What is October 31?
This phrase sums up for whose praise and credit our salvation is for?
What is soli Deo gloria, "to the glory of God alone?"
This invention created around 1440 allowed for the dissemination of the 'new teachings' of Reformers on a much larger scale than was previously possible.
What is Gutenberg's Printing Press?
The Reformation started in this city when Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the wooden doors of the Catholic Church.
What is Wittenberg?
This person wrote the Institute of the Christian Religion in 1536 which argues many points of the Reformation, including justification by faith alone.
Who is John Calvin?
This general term is used to describe people who go preach the gospel and plant churches in other parts of the world.
Who are missionaries?
Instead of relying on the traditions of man or any other written work, we rely solely on this inspired source of divine revelation.
What is sola Scriptura - “scripture alone”
In the Catholic Church, God's truth was put out of reach from the common people because mass was held in this language.
What is Latin?
English reformers met together at this famous abbey to write a confession of faith and catechisms that many churches still use today.
Where is Westminster?
This outlaw wanted people to have the truth and translated the Bible into English at a time when that was illegal. He was taken to the stake, where he died as a martyr.
Who is William Tyndale?
During the same time period as the Reformation, this German artist made carvings in wood blocks for illustrations that could be printed again and again. He used his art to honor God.
Who is Albrecht Durer?
The Catholic Church venerated and appealed to saints like Mary and Ann and a myriad of other saints, which is in complete opposition to what the Bible preaches and against this sola.
Solus Christus “Christ alone”
The 16th century was the century of the Reformation. This named period was characterized by great scientific and artistic advancement. Some famous people of this time period were Michelangelo, Copernicus, and Shakespeare.
What is the Renaissance?
John Calvin did the majority of his ministry and writing while he lived in this Swiss city, which later became the center of the Reformation.
What is Geneva?
This group of persecuted Christians from France were martyred for their faith.
This sweetheart was a nun before marrying this fiery-mouthed reformer who thought he was not going to be married until he met her. They had six children together.
Who was Catherine von Bora.
This passage in Paul's letter to the Ephesians combines these two solas, sola gratia “saved by grace alone” and sola fide “through faith alone”
What is Ephesians 2:8-9, which says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” ?
Originally meant for soldiers on campaign who couldn't performance penance, this purchasable item from the Catholic church allowed one to reduce their time in purgatory, and stoked the ire of Reformers who did not see it anywhere in the Bible.
What are indulgences?
Almost 200 years after the start of the Reformation, John Bunyan wrote the famous "Pilgrim's Progress" while in prison for preaching the Gospel. In his story, the main character Christian, travels on a perilous journey all the way to this final destination.
What is the Celestial City?
Martin Luther and this person were nicknamed "birds of a feather flock together." in part because his last name means goose in Czech and Luther's family crest included a swan and both men were likeminded in its protest against the Catholic Church. This priest preceded the Reformation movement but also preached against the practices and beliefs of the Catholic Church.
Who is John Huss?
In his famous hymn, A Mighty Fortress is Our God, Martin Luther likens God to this defensive structure that gives strong support.
What is a bulwark?