The five great rally cries of the Protestant Reformation, commonly called “the solas”, are:
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“Sola Scriptura” (Scripture Alone): The Bible alone is our highest authority
2 Timothy 3:16-17; Jude 1-3; Acts 17:11; Hebrews 4:12 -
“Sola Gracia” (Grace Alone): The granting of salvation is a free gift of God
Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 6:23; 1 Peter 2:9; Acts 16:31 -
“Sola Fide” (Faith Alone): We are saved through faith alone in the perfect work of Jesus Christ
Romans 10:17; Romans 5:1-2; Romans 3:28; Galatians 2:16 -
“Solas Christus” (Christ Alone): Jesus Christ has accomplished everything needed for the salvation of sinners
John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 4:12 -
“Sola Deo Gloria” (To God be Alone Glory): We live for the glory of God alone
Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:9-11
The Reformed Churches of New Zealand use the following four confessions as basis of our systematic theology: