The Kenwood Institute Podcast Reformed Theology | Session 10: Solus Christus Part 1 | Dr. Kyle Claunch
Mar 9, 2026
A clear dive into Solus Christus and the Reformers' claim that Christ alone grounds justification. Discussion of Jesus as one person with two distinct natures and scriptural support from John 1 and Philippians 2. Historical controversies like Nestorianism and Monophysitism and Chalcedon’s response are examined. Connections to Reformation debates about Christ’s presence in the Lord’s Supper are highlighted.
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Justification Founded On Christ Alone
- Solus Christus asserts justification rests solely on Christ's merits, not on Mary or the saints.
- Dr. Kyle Claunch contrasts this with Roman Catholic teaching that adds merits of Mary and the saints to Christ's merits.
One Person Two Natures
- Orthodox confession: Jesus is one person with two distinct natures, truly God and truly man.
- Claunch emphasizes natures are distinct (deity not becoming humanity) yet united in one person born of Mary in history.
John 1 Links Eternity And Incarnation
- John 1:1-3 identifies the Word as truly God and agent of creation, linking the pre-existent Son with deity.
- Claunch notes this same Word later 'became flesh', showing the very one who is God assumes human nature.