2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. This CD celebrates five Scriptural teachings – often referred to as the Five Solas of the Reformation – which were prominent themes of the reformers: Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone): The Bible alone is our highest authority. (2 Tim. 3:16-17) Sola Fide (Faith Alone): We are saved through faith alone in Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1) Sola Gratia (Grace Alone): We are saved by the grace of God alone. (Ephesians 2:8) Solus Christus (Christ Alone): Jesus Christ alone is our Savior and Lord. (Galatians 2:16) Soli Deo Gloria (Glory be to God Alone): We live for the glory of God alone. (1 Cor. 10:31) This CD also features some prominent Lutheran Composers: Martin Luther (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, I Shall Not Die But Live), Johann Sebastian Bach (harmonized O Sacred Head Now Wounded), and Felix Mendelssohn (Cast Thy Burdens Upon the Lord). As we remember our past, may we also presently be grateful for what God has done for us. Through Scripture, we know that we are saved by faith, through grace, solely because of Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice. May we live as God’s beloved, for the glory of God alone! Mr. Andrew Hanson, AFLBS Music Director and Conductor A word about AFLBS and its choirs from our dean, Pastor Joel Rolf. The Association Free Lutheran Bible School is a two year, college level school of the Bible in suburban Minneapolis, MN, dedicated to “Teaching the Word, Training servants, and Transforming lives”. Located on a beautiful twenty-five acre campus overlooking Medicine Lake, students come from around the world to study the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The mission of AFLBS is “to establish students in the eternal and inerrant Word of God for a life of faith in Jesus Christ and faithful service in His kingdom It is our prayer that the messages of these songs will renew and inspire your faith in Jesus Christ, through His Word to rest in His grace! “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.” Romans 11:36 Pastor Joel Rolf, AFLBS Dean For further information, contact: Association Free Lutheran Bible School 3134 East Medicine Lake Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55441 www.aflbs.org 763.544.9501 or 1.877.23.AFLBS Recorded in the AFLBS Chapel Engineer: Doug Geston of Westmark Productions