Review: "The Heart of the Reformation"

 

I recently finished using, The Heart of the Reformation: A 90 Day Devotional on the Five Solas by Ligonier Ministries. 

For those who may be unaware, the “Five Solas” are five “Alone” statements that were – and are – foundational to the Reformation and the Reformed understanding of Christianity.  These are Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), Solus Christus (Christ Alone), Sola Gratia (Grace Alone), Sola Fide (Faith Alone), and Soli Deo Gloria (to the Glory of God Alone).

Each of these five are explored through Scripture and devotional reading. The devotional is divided into five sections or collections of readings. Each day’s devotion begins with a Scripture that presents the sola in the section being explored. Then there is a reflection on the text including an explanation of how the text shows the truth of the sola.  To the side of each reading are four of five readings “for addition study.”

As someone who believes that the solas are biblical and taught throughout the Scripture, I had my understanding and belief in them supported and widened.  I would recommend this devotional to every Christian, whether Reformed or not.

The two things that I hope will change in future editions of this devotional are:  to publish the text in a larger font.  I found it on the difficult side to read.  Also, and even more importantly, each section is divided by a light green page with white text on it, which I found almost unreadable.  The combination of colors doesn’t work.

So, put on your reading glasses and learn more about the Scriptural doctrines explored in this devotional.