During the month of November, we will be featuring a series of lectures on the Five Solas by Pat Abendroth delivered to the students at Nebraska Christian Schools.

Pat Abendroth is originally from Omaha and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. It was during his time at UNL that Pat became a Christian. After earning his Masters degree from the Master's Seminary in Southern California and serving in two college pastorates, Pat came to Omaha Bible Church as Senior Pastor. Pat and his wife Molly met at UNL and were married in 1991. They have four children, Jonathan, Natalie, Alexandra, and Josiah.

Beyond his dynamic expository preaching ministry at Omaha Bible Church, the Lord has seen fit to use Pat through the radio ministry of Truth Matters, seminary lecturing, and speaking at various conferences in the U.S. and abroad.  Pat is also the author of The Truth About Water Baptism. 

A word about our topic:

The Five Solas are five Latin phrases (or slogans) that emerged during the Protestant Reformation and summarize the Reformers' basic theological beliefs. The Latin word sola means "alone" in English. The five solas were what the Reformers believed to be the only things needed in their respective functions in Christian salvation. This formulation was intended to distinguish between what were viewed as deviations in the Christian church and the essentials of Christian life and practice.

Part One:

    Sola scriptura ("by Scripture alone")

Part Two:

    Solus Christus ("In Christ alone")

    Sola gratia ("by grace alone")

Part Three:

    Sola fide ("by faith alone")

    Soli Deo gloria ("Glory to God alone")