The Reformation: Christ Alone and the Institutional Church

This chapter explores the concept of Solus Christus in the Reformation period, highlighting Christ as the sole source of salvation and the challenges it posed to the institutional church's authority. It discusses the role of Erasmus of Rotterdam's Greek New Testament in challenging Catholic doctrine and sparking critical thinking in European universities. The chapter also delves into the importance of ordained individuals in delivering the Word of God within the church and contrasts individual Bible reading with the role of institutions in sustaining faith.