Soli Deo gloria

Soli Deo gloria is Latin for “glory to God alone”. It is one of the five solas of the Reformation.

God’s glory is the goal of creation

Isa 43:6–7

God acts for the sake of his name

Ex 9:16; 1Sa 12:22; 2Sa 7:23, 26; Ne 9:10; Ps 23:3; 31:3; 106:8; Isa 48:9–10; 63:12; Jer 13:11; Eze 20:9, 14, 22; 36:21-23; 39:25; Dan 9:15; Ac 15:14; Ro 1:5; 1Jn 2:12

Prayers to God to act for his name

Jos 7:8–9; Ps 25:11; 79:9; 109:21; Jer 14:7; Dan 9:19

See also

• Reading notes for The End for Which God Created the World