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In this issue of Theology for Life Magazine, we’ve been considering the subject of holiness in the Christian life, and what that means for daily life and ministry. We understand that we haven’t covered everything on this topic, but it is our prayer that, hopefully, readers of this issue of Theology for Life will grow in their understanding of it so they can stand fast on the Word of God.
If you’ve found this issue helpful and would like to study this subject further, please check out the following reading list below. These books are at the top of their genre in both excellence and readability.
- The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
- The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
- The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
- Spiritual Disciplines and the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
- The Hole in Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung
- Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots by J.C. Ryle
- Overcoming Sin and Temptation by John Owen
- Rediscovering Holiness: Know the Fullness of Life with God by J.I. Packer
- Christ Formed In You: The Power of the Gospel For Personal Change by Brian Hedges
- Licensed To Kill: A Field Manual for Mortifying Sin by Brian Hedges
- Active Spirituality: Grace and Effort in the Christian Life by Brian Hedges
- Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength by Bryan Chapel
I hope you find these as helpful in your Walk as I have.
In Christ Alone,
Dave Jenkins
Executive Editor, Theology for Life Magazine
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
