One of the five rallying cries of the Reformation was the statement that we are saved by faith alone—sola fide. These words declared that salvation does not come from looking at our own works of righteousness, but from looking outside ourselves to another, to the person and work of Jesus Christ. This statement grew out of a desire to return to the Scriptures and to the teachings of the early church fathers, a cry to reform the church and restore biblical orthodoxy.
Five centuries have passed since the Reformation, and we may wonder: Does sola fide still matter today? Is the notion of justification by faith alone just a relic of days gone by, reflecting a nostalgia for a previous time? I believe the Reformation cry of sola fide should continue to be taught and treasured today because it summarizes biblical teaching—and God’s Word never loses its transforming power. The Word of God speaks in every era and in every place.
While some may cling to sola fide merely to uphold tradition, we should cling to it because it accords with God’s Word. Justification by faith alone isn’t the product of rigid and brittle orthodoxy. It speaks to minds and hearts throughout history because it tackles one of the fundamental questions of our human condition: How can a person be right with God? Read More
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