THE REFORMATION

An overview

THE FIVE SOLAS OF THE REFORMATION

The Five Solas of the Reformation: Sola Scriptura: The Scripture Alone is the

Standard Soli Deo Gloria! For the Glory of God Alone Solo Christo! By Christ's Work Alone are

We Saved Sola Gratia: Salvation by Grace Alone Sola Fide: Justification by Faith Alone

A COMPARISON

Protestants believe that the Bible alone is the sole source of God’s special revelation to mankind, and as such it teaches us all that is necessary for our salvation from sin.

Catholics believe that both the Bible and sacred Roman Catholic tradition are equally binding upon the Christian (e.g. purgatory, praying to the saints, worship or veneration of Mary).

protestant Catholics

A COMPARISON

Protestants believe that no human being is infallible, and that Christ alone is the head of the church.

the teachings of the Pope are considered infallible and binding upon all Christians

protestant Catholics

A COMPARISON

Protestants believe that the Bible teaches that God sent the Holy Spirit to indwell all born again believers, enabling all believers to understand the message of the Bible.

  The reformers affirm the

biblical doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith alone because of Christ alone.

Catholicism teaches that only the Catholic Church can properly and correctly interpret the Bible

  The Christian must rely on

faith plus “meritorious works” in order to be saved. Essential to the Roman Catholic doctrine of salvation are the Seven Sacraments: baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, anointing of the sick, Holy Orders, and matrimony.

protestant Catholics

A COMPARISON

Protestants believe that because they are justified by faith in Christ alone, and that Christ’s righteousness is imputed to them – when they die they will go straight to heaven to be in the presence of the Lord

They believe that faith in Christ is only the beginning of salvation, and that the individual must build upon that with good works because man has to merit God’s grace of justification and eternal salvation.

protestant Catholics

Head of the Church: the pope based in Rome

Church services: all were held in Latin

Prayers: all said in Latin

Bible: written in Latin

Priests: not allowed to marry

Head of the Church : the king

Church services : held in Latin

Prayers: most said in Latin. The "Lord’s Prayer" was said in English

Bible: written in English

Priests: not allowed to marry

When Henry became king in 1509

By the death of Henry in 1547