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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
By Dave Jenkins
Executive Editor, Theology for Life Magazine
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

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