Solus Christus

Question 1

What is the definition of Solus Christus?

Answer 1

Jesus Christ is the only savior of sinners and his atoning sacrifice is sufficient to save them.

Question 2

What is the relationship of Solus Christus to PSA?

Answer 2

PSA is the basis for the doctrine of Solus Christus as it articulates that Christ is the only sufficient atonement for our sins.

Question 3

What are some important implications of Solus Christus?

Answer 3

1. Faith in any other savior is worthless.
2. Jesus is the only true mediator
3. There is no need to attempt to supplement Christ’s saving work.
4. The saving work of Christ is complete, effectual and cannot be nullified.

Question 4

What Scripture passages most clearly teach penal substitutionary atonement? 6 passages.

Answer 4

Isa 52:13-53:12
-quoted 7 times in NT, 34 allusions

Exodus 12 - passover
lev 16 - yom kippur

Rom 3:21-26, Mark 10:45, Gal 3:10-13

Question 5

What presents the greatest challenge to Solus Christus in the West today?

Answer 5

1) attack on penal sub
2) “unjust to punish the innocent in place of guilty” - overlooks imputation
3) relativism