Sola Fide
Definition
Sola Fide is Latin for "faith alone," one of five key principles that emerged during the Protestant Reformation. It asserts that faith in Christ is sufficient alone for eternal salvation.
Related terms
Justification by Faith: The Christian doctrine that God pardons, accepts, and declares a sinner righteous through faith in Jesus Christ.
Protestant Reformation: A major movement within Christianity that broke away from the Catholic Church, leading to the creation of Protestant churches.
Martin Luther: The theologian who initiated the Protestant Reformation; he believed salvation could be reached through faith alone.
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