Reformed Theology

Connections List
 * Views List
 * Calvinism
 * Lutheranism
 * Martin Luther
 * John Wycliffe
 * Vatican 1
 * Faith alone, vs Works

Scope
 * Reformed theology, what it includes

Topics
 * Etymology
 * Basic mech
 * 5 solas
 * Sources

Etymolgoy
 * Follows beliefs from the reformation era (Calvin, Luther, some others)

Mech/stuff
 * Very close or synonymous with Calvinism (non-extreme)
 * Nicene creed, Westminster confession
 * Affirms need for evangelism
 * Church is not the control gate to savlation. Return to basics. Church authority is less than bible but don't throw out chuch tradition and authority. Latin bible.

5 Solas
 * Sola Fide - justification/salvation by faith alone
 * Sole Scriptura - scripture is the sole source of written divine revelation
 * What if modern day prophecies are written down?
 * Solus Christus - salvation through Christ alone (used to be salv via sacraments which are controlled by church). Also JC is head authority of church (not popal infallible see Vatican 1) also no head pastor.
 * Sola Gratia - by grace alone. Approx=regeneration
 * Soli Deo Gloria - glory to God alone

Sources
 * http://www.theopedia.com/reformed-theology
 * http://www.theopedia.com/five-solas
 * MH sermon series c. 10/2017