The Kenwood Institute Podcast Reformed Theology | Session 9: Sola Gratia | Dr. Kyle Claunch
Mar 6, 2026
A deep dive into sola gratia and what 'grace alone' means for justification. Discussion of faith as a gift rather than a meritorious work. Exploration of the order of salvation from regeneration to glorification. Close readings of Romans and Ephesians on imputation, the cross, and federal headship using Abraham and Adam as examples.
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Justification Is Christ's Righteousness Credited To You
- Justification credits Christ's righteousness alone and faith is a gift, not a meritorious work contributing to justification.
- Kyle Claunch emphasizes that initial justification is complete and imputed, giving believers assurance despite ongoing conviction and growth.
Respond To Conviction By Looking To The Cross
- When convicted of sin, first look again to Christ's atoning work instead of trying to 'fix' yourself.
- Claunch counsels renewing justifying faith at the cross as the proper response that leads to true repentance.
Regeneration Comes Before Faith In The Ordo Salutis
- Regeneration (monergistic) precedes and creates faith, which is the instrumental means for justification and then continues into sanctification.
- Claunch maps the Reformed Ordo Salutis: regeneration → faith → justification → sanctification → glorification.