Christ Alone—The Uniqueness of Jesus as Savior
Overview
Historians and theologians alike have long recognized that at the heart of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation were five declarations (or “solas”) that distinguished the movement from other expressions of the Christian faith. Five hundred years later, we live in a different time with fresh challenges to our faith. Yet these rallying cries of the Reformation continue to speak to us, addressing a wide range of contemporary issues. The Five Solas series will help you understand the historical and biblical context of the five solas and how to live out the relevance of Reformation theology today. In Christ Alone, Stephen Wellum considers Christ’s singular uniqueness and significance biblically, historically, and today, in our pluralistic and postmodern age. He examines the historical roots of the doctrine, especially in the Reformation era, and then shows how the uniqueness of Christ has come under specific attack today. Then, he walks us through the storyline of Scripture, from Christ’s unique identity and work as prophet, priest, and king, to the application of his work to believers and our covenantal union with him to show that apart from Christ there is no salvation. Wellum shows that we must recover a robust biblical and theological doctrine of Christ’s person and work in the face of today’s challenges and explains why a fresh appraisal of the Reformation understanding of Christ alone is needed today.
Top Highlights
“Simply put, the view of consequent absolute necessity claims that while God was not obliged to redeem sinners, once he did decide to redeem us, there is no possible world in which that redemption could be accomplished apart from the incarnation, life, death, and resurrection of God the Son.” (Page 34)
“First, Christ alone is the linchpin of coherency for Reformation doctrine. We” (Page 20)
“Fourth, the Reformers emphasized the centrality of Christ alone because they accepted the apostolic witness to the person and work of Christ.” (Page 21)
“First, because it is God’s own perfect nature that makes it impossible for him to tolerate sin, God must provide his own solution to the problem of forgiving sin. Second, because God has determined to spread his image over the earth in the covenantal fidelity of humanity, his solution must be a perfectly obedient man. Third, because of the universal corruption of sin, this last Adam cannot come from the first Adam. And finally, because God must punish covenantal disobedience, this new man of God must be able to bear our sins for our redemption.” (Page 45)
“First, God the Son becomes man to fulfill God’s original intention for humanity (Heb 2:5–9)” (Page 112)
- Title: Christ Alone—The Uniqueness of Jesus as Savior
- Authors: Matthew Barrett, Stephen J. Wellum
- Series: The 5 Solas Series
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Print Publication Date: 2017
- Logos Release Date: 2017
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Jesus Christ
- ISBNs: 9780310578048, 9780310578035, 0310578043
- Resource ID: LLS:9780310515753
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-06-01T21:49:06Z