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1. Ad Fontes. Do we read the Bible as often as we read books about the Bible?

2. Sola Scriptura. Is Scripture alone the supreme authority to which we direct thoughtful attention each day?

3. Priesthood of Believers. Do our neighbors and friends see in us a commitment to gospel ministry worked out in a regular routine of service?

4. Solus Christus. Do we enter God’s presence directly and with confidence by virtue of the high priesthood of Christ?

5. Sola Fide. Do we rest in our Lord’s finished work, accessed by faith alone, as the sole basis of our right-standing with God?

6. Soli Deo Gloria. Do we regularly communicate the good news of Jesus’ death, resurrection, and new creation, believing that the Holy Spirit will extend redemption through the foolishness of this message to save lost people and transform the world?

Six radio interviews during the last week have kept me on my toes. Here are some of the most memorable questions:

Most bizarre: So Pastor Castaldo, do you see yourself as a modern day Martin Luther?

Most direct: Are Catholics saved?

Most specific: When was Bernard of Clairvaux born? (Thankfully, I remembered the right century).

In one program we broached the subject of humanae vitae—the Catholic encyclical on birth control. The degree of specificity with which the host described sexual intercourse gave it the feel of a Dr. Ruth Westheimer interview.

Questions have ranged from the theological, “Please explain how infusion compares to imputation,” historical, “Is the Reformation over?” philosophical, “Is there an epistemological pecking order to what you’re describing?” sociological “Why are people today converting? and pastoral “What does the John 1:14 balance look like?”

God willing, this week’s interviews will produce some more memorable quips which I can share with you (although, hopefully not too memorable). Stay tuned.