Sola Fide (Faith Alone)
Romans 3:21-31
- Faith alone is the means, not the source of salvation.
- Faith alone must be grounded in the work of Christ.
- Faith alone should breed humility and unity.
Sola Gratia (Grace Alone)
Ephesians 2:1-10
- Apart from grace, we are deeply sinful and without hope. (vv. 1-3)
- Because of God's grace, we are deeply loved and made new. (vv. 4-9)
- By God's grace, we are freed to live for Him. (v. 10)
Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)
2 Timothy 3:14-17
Why Scripture Alone?
- Scripture saves (vv. 14-15)
- Scripture speaks God's perfect words (v. 16)
- Scripture sanctifies (vv. 16-17)
Walking in Wisdom: In Our Families
Selected Proverbs
- Spouses: Treasure each other with complete faithfulness (Proverbs 2:16-17; 5:15; 18-21; 18:22)
- Parents: Remember children are a blessing from the Lord (Proverbs 17:6; Psalm 127:3)
- Parents: Provide godly instruction BEFORE correction (Proverbs 1:8; 22:6)
- Parents: Discipline your children as an expression of love (Proverbs 4:10; 13:24; 3:12; 22:15; 29:15)
- Children: Bring your parents joy by living wisely (Proverbs 10:1; 29:3; 30:17)
The Teacher's Compassion
John 11:28-37
- Christ is the Teacher, as such He calls you to come to Him and learn from Him in your trials.
- The Teacher is fully God and fully man so he can help us in our trials.
- In your trials, come to the Teacher just as you are.
Walking in Wisdom: In the Grey Areas of Life
1 Corinthians 6:11-10:33
- Will this action build me up or tear me down spiritually? (6:12; 10:23)
- Will this action evidence my new life in Christ? (6:11, 19-20)
- Will this action violate my conscience? (10:25-29)
- Will this action encourage or offend a fellow Christian? (8:7-13; 10:24)
- Will this action expand or restrict my gospel witness? (9:19-27; 10:32-33)
- Will this action glorify the Lord? (10:31)
Walking in Wisdom: Through Humble Pursuit
Proverbs 4:1-15
- Pursue wisdom with a teachable spirit.
- Pursue wisdom with persevering passion.
- Pursue wisdom that you may walk in it.