The Kenwood Institute Podcast Reformed Theology | Session 5: Soli Deo Gloria Part 2: The Triune God | Dr. Kyle Claunch
Feb 16, 2026
A deep dive into classical theism and why Soli Deo Gloria shapes theological method. Creation ex nihilo and aseity get clear definitions and implications. Divine simplicity and immutability are examined with historical context and biblical illustrations. Early Trinitarian grammar and how persons and relations are framed are previewed.
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Empty Office After Farewell
- Kyle Claunch mentioned visiting Randall's empty office after the Breland farewell to mark a transition.
- He asked listeners to pray for the Brelands and noted the class schedule changes because of recent events.
Creation Grounds Divine Uniqueness
- Creation ex nihilo grounds all incommunicable attributes of God and secures his transcendence over creatures.
- If everything not-God is created by God, then divine attributes negate creaturely limitations and follow from creation.
Let Creation Regulate Exegesis
- Use creation ex nihilo and aseity as regulative principles when interpreting Scripture to avoid category mistakes.
- Let these doctrines guide exegetical analysis and dogmatic elaboration rather than ad hoc readings.