The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. The reformers protested unbiblical practices and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. At the heart of their reforms were the Five Solas (latin for "alone"). In this message, Pastor Mark teaches about Christ's authority in the life of a believer, an idea summed up in the third Sola: Solus Christus.

Today's Message Text: Luke 14:25-35

Main Idea: Jesus says that being His disciple requires a radical commitment to Him above everything else. He even says that we can't be His disciple is He is not the top priority (even above our family and our own lives). Jesus uses strong words and vivid examples to show how serious following Him is. He makes it clear that nothing should compete with His authority in a believer's life; total surrender and full allegiance to Him are necessary. The passage ends with a warning about salt losing its flavor, showing that without complete devotion to Christ alone, a disciple's effectiveness and purpose are lost.

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