What was the Reformation primarily about?

Recovering the biblical gospel of Jesus Christ. The Reformers contended that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone according to Scripture alone to the glory of God alone.

Why are the Five Solas important today?

They safeguard gospel clarity and church health by anchoring doctrine and practice in God’s Word, emphasizing grace and faith in Christ, and directing all glory to God.

The Reformation and the Recovery of the Gospel

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The Reformation and the Recovery of the Gospel

Equipping You in Grace Monday, October 20, 2025 Series: Standing Firm, Truths Worth Reforming For Scripture: Galatians 1:6–10

“The Reformation and the Recovery of the Gospel” — Equipping You in Grace |

Episode Summary

In this Reformation month episode, Dave Jenkins opens Galatians 1:6–10 to show why the Reformers weren’t chasing novelty but recovering the one true gospel. We consider the danger of distorted gospels, the finality of the apostolic message, and the courage required to stand on truth. We also connect the Five Solas—Scripture Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Christ Alone, and Glory to God Alone to the life and health of Christ’s church today.

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

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 (G3 Press, 2022), 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.

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