Keep Reforming! Happy Reformation Day - October 31, 2024

Verily, the battle for the purity of the gospel must rage on, for the forces of darkness have not relented in their assault upon the truth. The Roman Catholic Church, in its arrogance and pride, has sought to usurp the authority of the Almighty, placing the traditions of men above the sacred Word of God.

We, the inheritors of the Reformation, must stand firm in our resolve, unwavering in our commitment to the solas that have guided us since the days of Luther and Calvin. Sola Scriptura, the belief that the Bible alone is the sole source of divine revelation, must be our unwavering foundation, for it is the only infallible guide to the path of salvation.

Sola fide, the doctrine that we are justified by faith alone, and not by our own works, is the cornerstone upon which the true gospel rests. The Church of Rome, in its arrogance, has sought to add to this simple truth, burdening the faithful with a multitude of rituals and sacraments that obscure the simple beauty of God's grace.

Sola gratia, the belief that salvation is a gift of God's unmerited favor, is the antithesis of the Roman Catholic doctrine of merit, which seeks to reduce the majesty of divine mercy to a mere transaction. We must ever be vigilant, lest the seductive siren song of works-based righteousness lure the faithful away from the true path.

Solus Christus, the truth that salvation is found in Christ alone, and not in the intercession of saints or the mediation of priests, is the bedrock upon which our faith is built. The Church of Rome, in its hubris, has sought to elevate the role of the clergy, placing them as intermediaries between the faithful and their Savior, a blasphemous usurpation of the sole mediatorship of Christ.

Soli Deo Gloria, the principle that all glory belongs to God alone, is the rallying cry of the Reformation, for it is He who has wrought our salvation, and He alone who is worthy of our worship and adoration. The Roman Catholic Church, in its desire for power and prestige, has sought to divert the devotion of the faithful away from the Almighty, and towards the created rather than the Creator.

Verily, the battle for the gospel rages on, and we, the inheritors of the Reformation, must stand firm in our resolve, ever vigilant against the encroachment of unbiblical doctrine. For the cause of truth and sound doctrine must never be abandoned, lest the faithful be led astray by the siren song of a false gospel.