The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation

 The truths expounded by these doctrines are vital to the Christian's theology and his walk as they define such elements as authority, justification, and God's sovereignty.

Solus Christus - Or, Christ Alone. This precept states that salvation is through Christ alone, as there is "no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)

Soli Deo Gloria - "To God Alone be the Glory". Articles in this section discuss the glory of God. "What is the chief end of man? - Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever." (WSC)

Sola Fide - "Faith Alone". These articles discuss Justification by Faith Alone. "For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law." (Romans 3:28)

 Sola Gratia - Or, Grace Alone. This is a statement of the fact that salvation is all of grace, and that grace alone is sufficient to, by itself, accomplish the salvation of the human soul (with no need of supplement). "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, [it is] the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." (Eph. 2:8-9)

Sola Scriptura - Finally, "Scripture alone." Sola Scriptura states that Scripture is sufficient to serve as the sole infallible rule of faith for the Church due to its nature as God's inspired Word. "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work."(2Tim. 3:16-17)