What was the Protestant Reformation?
Q: What was the Protestant Reformation?
A: The Protestant Reformation was a big change in the Christian religion that took place in Europe during the 16th century. Hundreds of thousands of people left the Catholic church to form Protestant churches all over Europe.
Q: What are "The Five Solas"?
A: The Five Solas are an important part of the reformed theology of these Protestant leaders. They include Sola Scriptura (The Bible only), Solus Christus (Jesus Christ only), Sola Gratia (Grace only), Sola Fide (Faith only) and Soli Deo Gloria (Only worship God).
Q: What does "Sola Scriptura" mean?
A: Sola Scriptura means "The Bible only". It refers to Protestants believing that they should only read the Bible to find out what God wants them to believe, instead of listening to the Pope or Priests in the Catholic Church.
Q: What does "Solus Christus" mean?
A: Solus Christus means "Jesus Christ only". It refers to Protestants believing that the only way to heaven is by Jesus dying on the cross, so they do not have to pray to Mary or saints or angels.
Q: What does "Sola Gratia" mean?
A: Sola Gratia means "Grace Only". This talks about going to heaven and means that God lets people into heaven who do not deserve it, and no one deserves to go there.
Q: What does "Sola Fide" mean?
A: Sola Fide means "Faith Only". This refers to Protestants believing that people must trust Jesus and have faith in Him if they want access into Heaven.
Q: What does “Soli Deo Gloria” mean?
A:Soli Deo Gloria means “Only Worship God” - it also implies that people should not worship anyone else such as Popes or Priests from other religions, nor should they trust those sources for their salvation.
