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Sola Fide: The Heart of the Gospel: Why Faith Alone Still Matters in a Confused Age
Recommended Reading for Sola Fide
The list of books below is recommended for further study of the subject of Sola Fide
(justification by faith alone). This list is not conclusive but should give you a starting point for your studies
on this subject. Each piece is at the top of its genre for readability and clarity. I hope you’ll find these works helpful.
Essentials
- R. C. Sproul, Faith Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine of Justification
- Thomas R. Schreiner, Faith Alone—The Doctrine of Justification
- James Buchanan, The Doctrine of Justification
- John Owen, The Doctrine of Justification by Faith
- Michael Horton, Justification
Reformation & Historical Sources
- Martin Luther, The Freedom of a Christian
- Martin Luther, Commentary on Galatians
- John Calvin, Institutes, Book III (Chpts. 11–18)
- The Augsburg Confession (Article IV) & Apology (Article IV)
- The Westminster Confession of Faith (Chpt. 11; Larger Catechism Questions 70–73)
- Heidelberg Catechism (Questions 60–61)
- Belgic Confession (Articles 22–24)
Systematic & Doctrinal Studies
- Guy Prentiss Waters, Justification and the New Perspectives on Paul
- Francis Turretin, Institutes of Elenctic Theology (Topic 16)
- Louis Berkhof, Systematic Theology
Biblical & Exegetical
- Douglas J. Moo, The Epistle to the Romans
- Thomas R. Schreiner, Romans
- Douglas J. Moo, Galatians
Union with Christ, Assurance, and the Christian Life
- John Murray, Redemption Accomplished and Applied
- Sinclair B. Ferguson, The Whole Christ
- Jerry Bridges, The Discipline of Grace
Pastoral/Devotional & Short Reads
- R. C. Sproul, What is Justification by Faith Alone?
- Thomas Watson, A Body of Divinity
- J. Gresham Machen, What Is Faith?
Contemporary Issues & Clarifications
- Gregg R. Allison & Andreas J. Köstenberger, The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life (select essays)
- Mark Jones, Antinomianism
In Christ Alone,
Dave Jenkins
Executive Editor, Theology for Life Magazine
Sola Fide: The Heart of the Gospel: Why Faith Alone Still Matters in a Confused Age
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.
