Introduction

The Sola 5 Association is designed to be a genuine fellowship of God’s people participating together in faith and ministry. Such a fellowship is based on the sharing of biblical values. It is these Core Values which make Sola 5 a most distinct association of churches. These values express the convictions and practices that have grown out of our doctrine and theology. They put hands and feet on our Confession of Faith.

It is extremely important, therefore, that the brethren in our churches share these values. Real heart and soul convictions about such matters as the Core Values cover grow over time through being exposed to and made to think about the Scripture’s teaching on them. None of us think biblically automatically.

That is what these discussion questions are for. This is a tool for use in Bible studies, home fellowship groups or even new members’ " name="[1]">[1]
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  • Therefore we affirm that our lives in their entirety must be lived before God, under his authority, and for his glory alone. In the light of this, we will endeavour to be focussed on honouring and pleasing God in our personal lives, our worship and all our co-operative activities.[2]
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  • We deny that there is a place for man-centeredness or for the promotion of our own popularity, carnal success or self-image.[3]
    • Discussion Questions
    1. How does the opening statement present God-centeredness as a comprehensive focus in our lives?
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    2. In the first sentence of the affirmation there are 3 ways our lives are to be lived if they are to be God-centred. Explain what each one looks like in practice.
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    3. The second sentence of the affirmation says we are to honour and please God in 3 spheres of life. Apply your answers to question 2 above to each of these spheres. The denial speaks against man-centeredness and 3 expressions of it. How do these things express themselves in the church? How can they be avoided?
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    [1] 1 Cor 10:31; Mark 12:30.

    [2] Eccl 12:13.

    [3] Jer 45:5; Rom 2:29.