Five Solas: Sola Fide (C.S. Lewis)
Date: 10.27.07 Topic: Sola Fide – By Faith Alone Location: Dave Iula’s New Pad in Southeast Gresh-ortland Address: 12356 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97236 Reading: C.S. Lewis‘ Mere Christianity – Excerpt on “Faith” [download file] Unbelief Thoughts… In Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis says that the foundation of faith is belief, and at its simplest form, belief is based on reason. (This may be C.S. Lewis’ unique perspective on it, but let’s follow that logic for now). To believe in Christianity, one must acknowledge and regard as true...
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Five Solas: Sola Fide… Faith [Habakkuk 2:4] Get a print version of these notes Habakkuk (his name means “embraced by God”) was a contemporary of the prophet Jeremiah, who may have been a personal friend, and wrote roughly 600 years before the birth of Jesus. His book is unique in that it does not address Israel, but is rather an intimate conversation between Habakkuk and God and resembles a journal in that regard. God in His patient kindness graciously responded to Habakkuk’s questions. The great King Josiah had died and the day was filled with great sin among Israel...
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Five Solas: Sola Fide I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. - C. S. Lewis C.S. Lewis on Faith [download] -An excerpt from Mere Christianity “Alistar McGrath: Atheism and the Meaning of Life” [CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE MP3] Mark Roberts debates Atheist Christopher Hitchens (Author of God is not Great) [Click on link to listen to the YouTube audio debate in 12...
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Sola Gratia (cont.)… The Miracle of “Grace Received” The Power of the Cross, Part 1 1 Corinthians 1.18-31 Notes Pastor Guy Gray Click here to download the Sermon Questions for Reflection and Discussion What does the Cross mean to you? What would be a modern day equivalent of the “foolishness of the Cross”? How has the truth of the Cross brought humility into your life? How has the message of the Cross set you free from self-effort to earn God’s favor or blessing? The Miracle of “Grace Received” is the Power of the Cross, “Part...
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