The Five Solas of the Reformation are doctrines that emphasize the sovereignty, glory, and grace of God in the salvation of man. While they were not official slogans of the Reformation proper, they were indeed rallying cries of what would forever be known as the Protestant Reformation.
These five sayings, and the accompanying, doctrines, are foundational to the Reformed faith and describe what we should all seek to profess: that Christianity is Christ-centered, to the glory of God, and cannot be separated from a robust understanding of soteriology.
Ligonier Ministries puts it this way:
The five solas guard and clarify the gospel, mounting a friendly offensive attack on an unbelieving world, transforming Christ’s enemies into His friends.
The Five Solas are often used as a guard against various teachings that either intentionally or accidentally diminish the emphasis of each of the points. We can confidently affirm that Scripture is inerrant, infallible, and perspicuous, that salvation is in Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone, and to the glory of God alone. While tradition is important and valuable, it is not the guiding principle or the final authority for faith and practice. Salvation is in Christ alone and not in any accrections found in various denominations or sects. Salvation is received through the instrument of faith by the grace of God and is wholly to the glory of God.
Continue reading to learn more about each of the Five Solas: