Sola Fide, Part 1

October 15, 2017 • 11:00 am

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

This particular Sola focuses upon what was the core issue of the Reformation--How does a man become justified before God? What is the means or the channel by which God's salvation comes to the sinner? How is he accepted by God and granted access to Heaven? It's the same matter that Job himself mentioned in his book several millennia before Martin Luther's day - How then can a man be justified with God? (25:4).

The Reformers were "whistle-blowers." On this important issue of salvation, they pointed out the false teaching of a "faith + works" system of righteousness that was commonly taught in their day by the Roman Catholic Church and continues to be taught today by other groups as well.

In part 1 of Sola Fide (By Faith Alone), learn what saving faith means, what constitutes it, how does a person obtain saving faith, and how is the standard of righteousness given that is the only kind God accepts for entrance into Heaven.

Part of the series:

The Reformation - 5 Solas

This sermon series looks at the "5 Solas" that were the rallying cry of the Protestant Reformation and ought to be the personal conviction of ever born-again believer today!

October 1, 2017 • 11:00 am

Sola Scriptura - Part 1

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

Synopsis: One of the beneficial results of the Protestant Reformation was the deliverance of five Latin statements that represented the five core values embraced by those who rejected the excesses, abuses and heretical teachings of the Roman Catholic Church -- especially with regard to the doctrine of salvation. These same five core values ought to be embraced today as fundamental convictions and lived out by every genuine born-again believer. So it is entirely appropriate for us as Baptists to look at these and remember the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in that light. In this first message, we look at "Sola Scriptura," meaning, "The Scriptures Alone" or "Only the Scriptures."

October 1, 2017 • 6:00 pm

Sola Scriptura, Part 2

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

Synopsis: This second message in this Reformation series continues looking at the first "Sola," "The Scriptures Alone" (Sola Scriptura). This message answers the questions, "Why the need for this conviction today?" "Why should this be an area of concern for us?" and "Why should we stand upon this principle of truth as a matter of personal and corporate conviction?" It may surprise you to learn of some areas in which this principle of truth is being compromised today.

October 8, 2017 • 11:00 am

Sola Gratia, Part 1

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

Synopsis: Sola Gratia, meaning "By [God's] Grace Alone" or "Only By [God's] Grace," is the second of five "Solas" that are being looked at this month as the 500th year anniversary of Martin Luther's postings of his 95 theses approaches. This message looks at the meaning of the statement, "Sola Gratia," and the need for it. If we are to grasp the significance of this Sola, we need first to understand the concept of grace or "Gratia."

October 8, 2017 • 6:00 pm

Sola Gratia, Part 2

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

October 15, 2017 • 11:00 am

Sola Fide, Part 1

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

Synopsis: Sola Fide meaning "By Faith Alone" was the central issue of the Reformation. It refers to the means or the channel through which salvation comes. The object of faith determines the value of faith. The only worthy object of our faith is Christ and His finished work alone. Faith in faith, faith in a creed, faith in a church, faith in one's works, faith in another man's religious pronouncements all share the same fatal flaw: they terminate in man--what he has said or what he has done--and are all unacceptable alternatives that God rejects.

October 15, 2017 • 6:00 pm

Sola Fide, Part 2

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

October 22, 2017 • 11:00 am

Solus Christus, Part 1

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

Synopsis: Solus Christus means "Christ Alone." It is a hugely significant statement emphasizing the role of Jesus Christ in salvation.

October 22, 2017 • 6:00 pm

Solus Christus, Part 2

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

Synopsis: This second part of the message focuses on the fourth key truth that Solus Christus signifies.

October 29, 2017 • 11:00 am

Soli Deo Gloria

Scripture:

Speaker: Pastor Miguel Betancourt II

Series: The Reformation - 5 Solas

Synopsis: This final message in the "Sola" series focuses on "Soli Deo Gloria, meaning "Glory to God Alone" or "To God Alone Be Glory." Two main questions are covered: 1) Why is the Glory of God the intended goal in a sinner's salvation? and 2) What is the response God intends man to give when he is saved?