Solus Christus

Introduction to Reformation Teaching

The Place of the Solas (Part 2)

Sola Scriptura – Scripture Alone – A Statement of Its authority

Solus Christus – Christ Alone – A Statement of Its Nerve Center

Sola Gratia – Grace Alone – A Statement of Its Gospel’s Foundation

Sola Fide – Faith Alone – A Statement of Its Experiential Means

Soli Deo gloria – God’s Glory Alone – A Statement of Its Ultimate and Enduring
Purpose

I. Sola Scriptura

II. Solus Christus

● Summary

● The Book of Colossians

A. The Believer’s Sufficiency in Christ Stated (2:6)

1. The Christian Life Begins with Christ (2:6a)

● received – to take to oneself, to take over

2. The Christian Life Continues with Christ (2:6b)

● walk – to live, to conduct one’s life

B. The Believer’s Sufficiency in Christ Explained (2:7)

1. We were Sealed in Him (2:7a-d)

a. Its Nature Illustrated (2:7a-c)

● firmly rooted – establish or fix something

● built up – edify

● established – to prove, to confirm, to verify

b. Its Communication Identified (2:7d)

2. We are Thankful for Him (2:7e)

● gratitude – grace well received