We are firmly convinced that our resurrected and reigning Lord is building His Church and His purposes will not be thwarted. The Reformation of 1517 marks a dramatic example of Christ's continual work in building His Church all around the world. Each October at Audubon, we gather together to celebrate the Reformation, which rediscovered and championed the "Five Solas" of the biblical gospel:

The 'Five Solas'

Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone) — We believe that the Scripture alone is our ultimate authority, since it alone is without error and God-breathed. The Word of God is the only complete and sufficient Word for all things pertaining to life and godliness.

Sola Gratia (Grace Alone) — We believe that all men have sinned and therefore, stand (naturally) condemned before God. Thus, all men will be resurrected (both the saved and lost) and judged. Therefore, salvation is entirely of the grace of God and is not caused by any merit of our own. In this gracious salvation the convicting, regenerating work of the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary.

Sola Fide (Faith Alone) — We believe that men are justified by faith alone and not by works in addition to faith. Yet, the faith by which we are saved is a living faith which works through love. It is preserved through the Holy Spirit, by Whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life, minister in the Body of Christ, and evangelize the lost.

Solus Christus (Christ Alone) — We believe our Lord Jesus Christ to be both God (fully divine) and man (fully human), virgin-born, and sinless. In His earthly ministry He performed great miracles demonstrating the truth of His messianic claims. His death for us was sacrificial and completely atoned for the sin of all who believe. He was gloriously raised from the dead in the same body in which He died and ascended to the right hand of the Father. We believe in His present, as well as future victorious kingdom, and in His visible, bodily return in power and glory. There is salvation in no one else since He alone provided for our righteous standing before a holy God.

Soli Deo Gloria (To God Alone Be the Glory) — We believe that there is one God Who eternally exists in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The triune God of Scripture is unlimited in power, all-knowing, and present throughout creation but not limited by it. In all things He is limited by nothing other than His own nature and character. He is holy, righteous, just, good, loving, and merciful. He is the Creator, Sustainer, and Governor of everything that has been made. Thus, we are to live continually before His face, consciously bringing every endeavor of life under His Lordship. Therefore, His glory alone is the final purpose for all things.