"Nothing Between" / The Special Doctrines Vindicated at the Reformation as Bearing upon the Spiritual Life of the Church

This paper examines four central Reformation principles—the sufficiency of Scripture, justification by faith alone, the spiritual nature of the sacraments, and the finality of Christ's propitiation—and argues they shape personal and corporate spiritual life. It contrasts these principles with the Roman position that supplements Scripture with tradition and mediatory church authority, and critiques a merit-based system of salvation. Through theological argument and historical reference the author contends that Scripture speaks plainly to individuals, that righteousness is accounted through faith apart from infused merit, and that sacraments are outward signs pointing to inward grace rather than conveyances of inherent spiritual worth.