Recommended Reading on Assurance and the Person and Work of Christ

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In this issue of Theology for Life Magazine, we’ve been considering the subject of doubt and how to deal with it with the help of the promises found in God’s Word and godly people. 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 biblically minister more effectively to those facing doubt.

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.

Assurance:

How Can I Be Sure I’m a Christian by Dr. Donald Whitney
Assured: Discover Grace, Let Go of Guilt, and Rest in Your Salvation by Greg Gilbert
Assured by God: Living in the Fullness of God’s Grace Edited by Burk Parsons
Saved Without A Doubt: Being Sure of Your Salvation by Dr. John MacArthur
Knowing and Growing in Assurance of Faith by Dr. Joel Beeke
Doubt
Doubt: Trusting God’s promises (31-Day Devotionals for Life) by Elyze Fitzpatrick

Pastoral Theology:

Spurgeon’s Sorrows: Realistic Hope for Those who Suffer from Depression by Zach Eswine

Person and Work of Christ:

The Glory of Christ by John Owen
Chosen by God by Dr. R.C. Sproul

In Christ Alone,

Dave Jenkins

Executive Editor, Theology for Life Magazine

Dave Jenkins

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).You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.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.

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