3. Unity and Diversity
emper reformand
“Always reforming”
This is the Reformation principle that Christian
theology is always undergoing
change, enhancement, and development. the
Reformers understood that if theology was, at any
point, thought to be solidified and one
person’s, group’s, tradition’s, or denomination’s
perspective was thought of to be “above all reproach”
and, therefore, unable to be developed, the task of
10. Unity and Diversity
Doctrine of Man and
Grace (fifth century)
Doctrine of Christ
Definition of Chalcedon (451)
Trinity (325) Doctrine of the
Counsel of Nicea Atonement (eleventh
(325)
century)
100 400 1100 1600 2000
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12. Unity and Diversity
Five “Solas” of the Protestant Reformation
Reformed Sola Sola Sola Gratia Sola Fide Sola deo
Understandi Scriptura Christus Gloria
ng
Meaning The The work of Justification “Faith alone” All is done
“Scripture “Christ is by means is the only for “God’s
alone” alone” is the of God’s instrumental glory alone.”
contains basis for “grace cause of
primary justification. alone.” justification.
authority to
dictate the
lives of
believers.
13. Unity and Diversity
Doctrine of Scripture
Doctrine of Man and (sixteenth century)
Grace (fifth century) Doctrine of Justification
Doctrine of Christ (sixteenth century)
Definition of Chalcedon (451)
Trinity (325) Doctrine of the
Counsel of Nicea Atonement (eleventh
(325)
century)
100 400 1100 1600 2000
A.D. A.D. A.D. A.D. A.D.