Sola scriptura ("by Scripture alone")
The scriptures can contradict one another. That can also be used to make some rather hateful points. Even these scriptures demand commentaries and interpretations. I like the idea of living prophecy.
Sola fide ("by faith alone")
I think that to be a Christian one needs to live as a Christian. I would go with the Catholic and Mormon thought that good works should be included as a necessary part of following the way.
Sola gratia ("by grace alone")
Since we have no magic, it has to be by God.
Solus Christus or Solo Christo ("Christ alone" or "through Christ alone")
Well, it certainly is not by our power.
Soli Deo gloria ("glory to God alone")
What about Jesus and the Holy Ghost? For Trinitarians I would point out that no single aspect of the three-part pokemon would hog all the glory. For the LDS there are three separate personages.
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Jesus said, "The first in importance is, love the Lord God.'
And here is the second: 'Love others as well as you love yourself.'
There is no other commandment that ranks with these."
Cry Heaven and let loose the Penguins of Peace
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