The Five Solas Series (5 vols.)

by Richard Albert Mohler Jr.; Matthew Barrett; Stephen J. Wellum

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4 more

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 2015–2017

Overview

Historians and theologians have long recognized that at the heart of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation were five declarations, often referred to as the ‘solas’: sola scriptura, solus Christus, sola gratia, sola fide, and soli Deo gloria. These five statements summarize much of what the Reformation was about, and they distinguish Protestantism from other expressions of the Christian faith. Protestants place ultimate and final authority in the Scriptures, acknowledge the work of Christ alone as sufficient for redemption, recognize that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, and seek to do all things for God’s glory.

Key Features

• Explains the historical roots and biblical context of the five solas
• Discusses the significance of the five solas and their modern relevancy

Contributors

• Stephen Wellum - Christ Alone
• Thomas Schreiner - Faith Alone
• David VanDrunen - God's Glory Alone
• Mathew Barrett - God's Word Alone
• Carl Trueman - Grace Alone

Product Details

• Title: The Five Solas Series
• Series Editor: Matthew Barrett
• Series: The Five Solas
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Volumes: 5
• Pages: 1,480
• Resource Type: Monographs
• Topic: Theology

Christ Alone: The Uniqueness of Jesus As Savior

• Author: Stephen J. Wellum
• Series Editor: Matthew Barrett
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2017
• Pages: 343

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In Christ Alone, Stephen Wellum considers Christ’s singular uniqueness and significance biblically, historically, and today, in our pluralistic and postmodern age. He examines the historical roots of the doctrine, especially in the Reformation era, and then shows how the uniqueness of Christ has come under specific attack today. Then, he walks us through the storyline of Scripture, from Christ’s unique identity and work as prophet, priest, and king, to the application of his work to believers and our covenantal union with him to show that apart from Christ there is no salvation. Wellum shows that we must recover a robust biblical and theological doctrine of Christ’s person and work in the face of today’s challenges and explains why a fresh appraisal of the Reformation understanding of Christ alone is needed today.

Stephen Wellum is professor of Christian theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of Kingdom through Covenant (Crossway). He is also the author of a forthcoming volume on Christology in the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series (Crossway). He is also writing a systematic theology that will be published around 2017 (B&H Academic).

Faith Alone: The Doctrine of Justification

• Author: Thomas Schreiner
• Series Editor: Matthew Barrett
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2015
• Pages: 288

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In Faith Alone: The Doctrine of Justification renowned biblical scholar Thomas Schreiner looks at the historical and biblical roots of the doctrine of justification. He summarizes the history of the doctrine, looking at the early church and the writings of several of the Reformers. Then, he turns his attention to the Scriptures and walks readers through an examination of the key texts in the Old and New Testament. He discusses whether justification is transformative or forensic and introduces readers to some of the contemporary challenges to the Reformation teaching of sola fide, with particular attention to the new perspective on Paul.

Five hundred years after the Reformation, the doctrine of justification by faith alone still needs to be understood and proclaimed. In Faith Alone you will learn how the rallying cry of “sola fide” is rooted in the Scriptures and how to apply this sola in a fresh way in light of many contemporary challenges.

Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament and associate dean of Scripture and interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. The author of numerous books, he is the preaching pastor of Clifton Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

God’s Glory Alone: The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith and Life

• Author: David VanDrunen
• Series Editor: Matthew Barrett
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2015
• Pages: 186

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In God’s Glory Alone: The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith and Life, renowned scholar David VanDrunen looks at the historical and biblical roots of the idea that all glory belongs to God alone. He examines the development of this theme in the Reformation, in subsequent Reformed theology and confessions, and in contemporary theologians who continue to be inspired by the conviction that all glory belongs to God. Then he turns to the biblical story of God’s glory, beginning with the pillar of cloud and fire revealed to Israel, continuing through the incarnation, death, and exaltation of the Lord Jesus Christ, and culminating in Christ’s second coming and the glorification of his people. In light of these wonderful biblical themes he concludes by addressing several of today’s great cultural challenges and temptations—such as distraction and narcissism—and reflecting on how commitment to God's glory alone fortifies us to live godly lives in this present evil age.

David VanDrunen (JD, Northwestern University School of Law; PhD Loyola University Chicago) is Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California. He is the author of Living in God’s Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture and Divine Covenants and Moral Order: A Biblical Theology of Natural Law.

God’s Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture

• Author: Matthew Barrett
• Series Editor: Matthew Barrett
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 402

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In God’s Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture, scholar and pastor Matthew Barrett looks at the historical and biblical roots of the doctrine that Scripture alone is the final and decisive authority for God’s people. He examines the development of this theme in the Reformation and traces the crisis that followed resulting in a shift away from the authority of Scripture. Barrett shows that we need to recover a robust doctrine of Scripture’s authority in the face of today’s challenges and why a solid doctrinal foundation built on God’s Word is the best hope for the future of the church.

Matthew Barrett is tutor of systematic theology and church history at Oak Hill Theological College in London. He is the executive editor of Credo Magazine, as well as the author and editor of several books, including Salvation by Grace, Four Views on the Historical Adam, and Owen on the Christian Life.

Grace Alone: Salvation As a Gift of God

• Author: Carl Trueman
• Series Editor: Matthew Barrett
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2017
• Pages: 261

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Grace Alone: Salvation as a Gift of God is part of the Five Solas Series, offering readers a look back to the five rallying cries of the Reformation—the five solas—while seeking to apply them in a fresh way to the contemporary church.

Carl Trueman is professor of historical theology and church history at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books, including The Creedal Imperative: Histories and Fallacies; Fools Rush in Where Monkeys Fear to Tread; Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative; Reformation Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow; John Owen: Reformed Catholic, Renaissance Man; Minority Report; and The Wages of Spin. Trueman is also a contributor to Reformation21 where he writes from a Reformed vantage point.

About Editor Matthew Barrett

Matthew Barrett is tutor of systematic theology and church history at Oak Hill Theological College in London. He is the executive editor of Credo Magazine, as well as the author and editor of several books, including Salvation by Grace, Four Views on the Historical Adam, and Owen on the Christian Life.