Quest & conclusion

We won’t fix it by doing

“It is what it is"

And we won’t fix it by knowing

“Ignorance is bliss”

What then?

Sola Scriptura & Soli Deo Gloria

All of life under the sun is vanity and a breath,

but IN IT God gives JOY to those who fear him.

The QUESTION | 1.3

The SEARCH| 1.4-12.8

Cyclical movement. | No finality. (1.4-7)

Cynical exhaustion. | No denial. (1.8)

Comprehensive application. | No matter what. (1.9-11)

Words matter.

How do we discern the meaning of a word in a specific passage of the Bible? What helps us in this?

How does God save us? How has he saved you?

Our salvation is the work of Trinity God from beginning to end - he did what we couldn't do. The Father elected us, the Son died for us, the Spirit has given us new life - and now we are held in his hands, preserved by him and perserving in our faith.

How does Trinity God save?

He saves us powerfully, graciously, and effectively - from beginning to end, our salvation is the work of Trinity God.

The Qualifications.

The Hypothesis.

The Research Question.

The Gospel.

What is the gospel?

We believe that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Solus Christus, Soli Fide, and Sola Gratia.

How critical are these three "solas" or "onlys" to the gospel message?

Solus Christus, Soli Fide, and Sola Gratia. We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

We finish up the book of James as he calls for honest & plain words, confession with prayer, and pursuit of those wandering - all while humbly submitting to his lordship.