By no means exhaustive, but here is an introductory list of good books and articles on the subject of the Reformation doctrine of Justification by Faith alone, in Christ alone, apart from the merit and condition of good works. We must always also remember that, "We are justified by faith alone, but true faith never stays alone"; it grows and results in good works and fruit and deeper levels of repentance and change as we grow spiritually. These are books and articles and sermons that have been helpful to me.
The Future of Justification, by John Piper
The God Who Justifies, by James White
The Roman Catholic Controversy, by James White
Faith Alone, by R. C. Sproul
Getting the Gospel Right, by R. C. Sproul
Counted Righteous in Christ, by John Piper
Justification in Perspective, Bruce McCormack, editor
Nick Needham has a chapter in this book (above) on "Justification in the Early Church Fathers"
and
David Wright has a chapter on "Justification in Augustine"
and
Anthony Lane has a chapter on the Regensburg attempt for RCs and Protestants to solve their differences over Justification (1541) and Trent's unfortunate dogmatic response. (1546-1547) Entitled, "A Tale of Two Cities: Justification at Regensburg and Trent"
and many other helpful chapters!
Justification by Faith Alone, edited by Don Kistler, Soli Deo Gloria
Sermons on Justification by John Piper
Article with early church father quotes by Turretinfan
Article by Turretinfan Affirming the Doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone with Scripture passages:
Articles by William Webster
Article of quotes from early church history on Justification by C. Matthew McMahon
Articles on Justification at Monergism.com:
Important Article on Luther and "faith alone" in Romans 3:28, by James Swan
Article by James Swan on Allistar McGrath and Justification:
All the above are helpful to study and imbibe deeply; and the last two were very helpful in counteracting some of the typical Roman Catholic criticisms of the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
Addendum: I just found many articles that challenge "The New Perspectives on Paul" ( mostly of E. P. Sanders, James Dunn, and N. T. Wright)
John Owen's book on justification (vol. 5 of his works) is worth all the others put together and then some. It can be found free online here: http://theessentialowen.com/the-works-of-john-owen/
ReplyDeleteIt is also well worth $20 to get the hard copy.
Thanks, that is one I need to read.
ReplyDeleteIs it as hard to read (sentence structure) as his other books ?
"the Mortification of sin" is a hard book to read; I admit, because of his sentence structure.
I have the updated version of that edited by Justin Taylor and someone else. I have worked through some of it and skipped around, but have not read all of it.
Once you start reading, you adjust to the style. There might still be places where you have to go back and re-read a passage, but it's worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteI would like to add to this growing list of books/resources on the doctrine of justification two tomes I have recently read:
ReplyDeleteJustification - N.T. Wright
Inhabiting the Cruciform God - Michael J. Gorman
Grace and peace,
David
I have not read N. T. Wright's book on Justification, but Piper (The Future of Justification) responded very adequately to Wright's writings before this.
ReplyDeleteDoes it really add anything new to the debate/discussion?
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ReplyDeleteMaybe Mr. Waltz can post links to some Mormon works on this topic for us. :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Justification-Understanding-Classic-Reformed-Doctrine/dp/1596380861/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
ReplyDeleteAnother book that I have not read, but I have seen mentioned in Reformed blogs and comments is
Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine, by J. V. Fesko
Another book to read. . . uh ! When will studying end?
but I like studying . . .
Just don't have the money for it . . .
Maybe Mr. Waltz can post links to some Mormon works on this topic for us. :)
ReplyDeleteLoL ! indeed . . . maybe also how the Bahai Faith deals with it.
I wish to add from our side ...
ReplyDeleteRobert Preus, Justification and Rome,
Martin Chemnitz, Examination of the Council of Trent, Eight Topic, Concerning Justification.
LPC
Thanks, LPC -
ReplyDeleteMartin Chemnitz's work is excellent; of what I have read. Not familiar with the other work.