The phrase “Solus Christus” has its foundation during the Protestant Reformation in 16th century Europe. Because Latin was the premier language of the time, the “battle cries of the Reformation” were often said in Latin. One of the most used battle cries of this religious movement were the “Five Solas of the Reformation”, which were simple phrases which proclaimed a Scriptural belief that contrasted an opposing Roman Catholic view of the time.
Solus Christus, along with Sola Fida (Faith Alone), Sola Gratia (Grace Alone), Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), and Soli Deo Gloria (For the Glory of God Alone), was one of these Solas. It proclaimed simply that Jesus Christ was the only intercessor between us and God the Father. Only Jesus Christ could act as the link between a broken, sinful man and the holy God of the universe. The Roman Catholic church at the time preached that dead saints, Mary, or even the priests could act in the same regard, that by praying to them, they could pray directly to the Father. This is a direct contradiction to Scriptures such as John 14:6, that clearly says that Jesus is “the way, the truth, and the life”, and that no man can come to the Father except through Him.
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