RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Apologetics
- Christ Among Other Gods- Erwin Lutzer
- Kingdom of the Cults- Walter Martin
- Mere Christianity- C.S. Lewis
Biography
- A severe Mercy- Sheldon Van Auken
- Calvery Road- Roy Hessian
- George Whitefield- Arnold Dallimore
BIBLES
English Standard Version
ESV Study Bible
ESV Gospel Transformation Bible
ESV Reformation Study Bible
Holman Standard Version
New American Standard Bible
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE
How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
How to Study the Bible, John MacArthur
Knowing Scripture, R.C. Sproul
THE BIG PICTURE OF THE BIBLE
God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible, Vaughn Roberts
According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible, Graeme Goldsworthy
The God Who is There, D.A. Carson
The Unfolding Mystery, Edmund Clowney
Far as the Curse is Found: The Covenant Story of Redemption, Michael Williams
APOLOGETICS
Christ Among Other Gods: A defense of Christ in an age of Tolerance, Erwin Lutzer
Kingdom of the Cults, Walter Martin
Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis
NEW TESTAMENT
The Message of the New Testament: Promises Kept, Mark Dever
The Message of the New Testament, F.F. Bruce
The Story of the New Testament, John Stott, Stephen Motyer
An Introduction to the New Testament, D.A. Carson and Douglas J. Moo
Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, G.K. Beale and D.A. Carson
The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?, F.F. Bruce
OLD TESTAMENT
The Message of the Old Testament: Promises Made, Mark Dever
Epic of Eden, Sandra Richter
Roots: Let the Old Testament Speak, Alec Motyer
The Old Testament Documents: Are They Reliable and Relevant?, Walter Kaiser
THEOLOGY
Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem
Systematic Theology, Louis Berkhof
A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith, Robert Raymond
Foundations of the Christian Faith, James Boice
Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know, Wayne Grudem
Knowing God, J.I. Packer
Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs, J.I. Packer
Basic Christianity, John Stott
Dug Down Deep, Joshua Harris
DOCTRINE
Almighty Over All, R. C. Sproul, Jr
Basic Christianity, John Stott
Beyond Easy Believism, Gary Collins
Chosen by God, R. C. Sproul
Dispensationalism: Rightly Dividing the People of God?, Keith A. Mathison
Essentials of the Christian Faith, R. C. Sproul
Evangelical Truth, John Stott
Faith Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine of Justification, R. C. Sproul
Faith Works: the Gospel According to the Apostles, John MacArthur
Future Grace, John Piper
Going Under: Discussions on Baptism, Jim Elliff
Grace Unknown, R. C. Sproul
Knowing Christianity, J. I. Packer
Lordship: What does it mean?, Alan Day
Mission Accomplished, Michael Horton
Our Sufficiency in Christ, John MacArthur
Putting Amazing Back Into Grace, Michael Horton
Renewing Your Mind, R. C. Sproul
The Attributes of God, A. W. Pink
The Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther
The Character of God, R. C. Sproul
The Doctrines That Divide, Erwin Lutzer
The Glory of God’s Grace, James M. Boice
The God Who is There, Francis Schaeffer
The Holiness of God, R. C. Sproul
The Holy Spirit, Billy Graham
The Law of Perfect Freedom, Michael Horton
The Love of God, John MacArthur
The Serpent of Paradise, Erwin Lutzer
The Sovereignty of God, A. W. Pink
EXPLORING CHRISTIANITY
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism, Timothy Keller
Christianity Explored, Rico Tice, Barry Cooper
Basic Christianity, John Stott
Why I Am a Christian, John Stott
Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis
Every Thought Captive, Richard Pratt
The Battle Belongs to the Lord, K. Scott Oliphint
EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS
Let the Nations be Glad: The Supremacy of God in Missions, John Piper
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, J.I. Packer
Tell the Truth, Will Metzger
The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, Mark Dever
Out of the Salt Shaker and Into the World, Rebecca Pippert
Evangelism as a Lifestyle, Jim Peterson
Hell’s Best Kept Secret, Ray Comfort
Share Jesus without Fear, Bill Fay
Wasted Faith, Jim Elliff
Through Gates of Splendor, Elizabeth Elliot
THE GOSPEL AND THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
The Gospel for Real Life: Turn to the Liberating Power of the Cross… Every Day, Jerry Bridges
Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God’s Unfailing Love, Jerry Bridges
Disciplines of Grace: God’s Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges
God is the Gospel: Meditations on God’s Love as the Gift of Himself, John Piper
The Cross of Christ, John Stott
Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith, Timothy Keller
Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters, Timothy Keller
Gospel in Life, Timothy Keller
The Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing, C.J. Mahaney
The Doctrines of Grace: Rediscovering the Evangelical Gospel, James Boice, Philip Ryken
The Gospel According to the Apostles, John MacArthur
LIVING THE BASICS
Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist, John Piper
God’s Passion for His Glory: Living the vision of Jonathan Edwards, John Piper
In the Face of God, Michael Horton
Keeping off the Casualty List, Leroy Eims
Knowing God, J. I. Packer
Led by the Spirit: How the Holy Spirit guides the believer, Jim Elliff
Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan
Pleasing God: Discovering the meaning and importance of Sanctification, R. C. Sproul
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Don Whitney
The Cost of Discipleship, Deitrich Bonhoeffer
The Enemy Within: Straight talk about the power and defeat of sin, Kris Lundgaard
The Practice of Godliness, Jerry Bridges
The Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, Don Whitney
MAKING DISCIPLES
Disciples are Made, Not Born, William Henrichson
The Lost Art of Disciple-Making, Leroy Eims
Personal Disciplemaking, Christopher Adsit
DEVOTIONAL OR “QUIET TIME” BOOK
A Godward Life, John Piper
Absolute Surrender, Andrew Murray
The Knowledge of the Holy, A. W. Tozer
The Pursuit of God , A. W. Tozer
The Pleasures of God: Meditations on God’s delight in being God, John Piper
How Can I Be Sure I’m a Christian?, Don Whitney
Simplify Your Spiritual Life , Don Whitney
Spiritual Disciplines within the Church , Don Whitney
CHURCH HISTORY
One Year Book of Christian History, Michael & Sharen Ruston
Sketches from Church History, S.M. Houghton
Church History in Plain Language, Bruce L. Shelley
The Story of our Nation’s Heritage, John Hudson Tiner
BIOGRAPHY
A Severe Mercy, Sheldon Van Auken – about C. S. Lewis
Calvary Road, Roy Hessian
George Whitefield, Arnold Dallimore
Here I Stand: a life of Martin Luther, Roland Bainton
Jonathan Edwards: A Life, George M. Marsden
Shadow of the Almighty: the life and testament of Jim Elliot, Elizabeth Elliot
Surprised by Joy: the shape of my early life, C. S. Lewis
Susannah Wesley: her remarkable life, Ray Comfort & Trish Ramos
The Hidden Smile of God, John Piper
The Legacy of Sovereign Joy, John Piper
The Roots of Endurance, John Piper
Through Gates of Splendor, Elizabeth Elliot
CURRENT ISSUES
101 Frequently Asked Questions about Homosexuality, Mike Haley
A Tale of Three Kings, Gene Edwards
Christianity in Crisis, Hank Hannegraff
Counterfeit Revival, Hank Hannegraff
Kingdoms in Conflict, Chuck Colson
God and Government, Chuck Colson
How Now Shall We Live?, Chuck Colson
How to be a Christian in a Brave New World, Joni E. Tada & Nigel Cameron
On Two Wings, Michael Novak
ProLife Answers to ProChoice Arguments, Randy Alcorn
Reckless Faith, John MacArthur
Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood, John Piper & Wayne Grudem
Standing on the Rock, James M. Boice
The Body, Chuck Colson
The Coming Evangelical Crisis, Michael Horton, ed
The Compromising Church, John Armstrong, ed.
The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis
The Truth War, John MacArthur
The Vanishing Conscience, John MacArthur
Total Truth, Nancy Pearcy
When Choice Becomes God, F. LaGard Smith
When God Moves, John Armstrong
When Is It Right to Die Joni Eareckson Tada
Who are You to Judge? Erwin W. Lutzer
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel, Edward T. Welch
CrossTalk: Where Life and Scripture Meet, Michael Emlet
How People Change, Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change, Paul Tripp
People Pleasing: How Not to be an Approval Junkie, Lou Priolo
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Timothy Lane, Paul Tripp
Resolving Everyday Conflict, Ken Sande
Speaking the Truth in Love, David Powlison
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, Ken Sande
Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem, Robert Jones
War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles, Paul Tripp
SUFFERING
A Grief Observed, C.S. Lewis
If God is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil, Randy Alcorn
Is God Really in Control?: Trusting God in a World of Hurt, Jerry Bridges
Spiritual Depression, D. Martin Lloyd-Jones
Suffering and the Sovereignty of God, John Piper, Justin Taylor
The Problem of Pain, C.S. Lewis
Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts, Jerry Bridges
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering, Timothy Keller
When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty, Joni Eareckson Tada
MARRIAGE
Each for the Other: Marriage as It’s Meant to Be, Bryan Chapell
Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs, Emerson Eggerichs
Men and Women, Equal yet Different: A Brief Study of the Biblical Passages on Gender, Alexander Strauch
Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage in the Bible, Jay Adams
Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?, Gary Thomas
The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective, Stuart Scott
The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective, Martha Peace
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God, Timothy Keller
This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence, John Piper
Treasuring God in our Traditions, Noel Piper
What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage, Paul Tripp
What Wives wish their Husbands knew About Women, James Dobson
When Sinners say “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage, Dave Harvey
WOMEN
Attitudes of a Transformed Heart, Martha Peace
Becoming a Titus 2 Woman, Martha Peace
Comforts from the Cross: Celebrating the Gospel One Day at a Time, Elyse Fitzpatrick
Counsel from the Cross: Connecting Broken People to the love of Christ, Elyse Fitzpatrick
Hearing Jesus Speak Into your Sorrow, Nancy Guthrie
Lies Women Believe, Nancy Leigh Demoss
MEN
Disciplines of a Godly Man, R. Kent Hughes
Lost in the Middle: Midlife and the Grace of God, Paul Tripp
Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood, John Piper, Wayne Grudem
Sex is Not the Problem (Lust Is), Joshua Harris
PARENTING
A Gift from God, Larry Mercer
Age of Opportunity, Paul Tripp
Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God, Bruce Ware
Don’t Make me Count to Three: A Mom’s Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline, Ginger Plowman
Give them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus, Elyse FItzpatrick
How to Really Love Your Child, Ross Campbell
How to Really Love Your Teenager, Ross Campbell
Instructing a Child’s Heart, Ted Tripp
Peacemaking for Families, Ken Sande
Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Ted Tripp
Successful Christian Parenting: Raising Your Child with Care, Compassion and Common Sense, John MacArthur
CHILDREN
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers Series, Joey Allen
Long Story Short: Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God, Marty Machowski
Old Story New: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God, Marty Machowski
The Big Picture Story Bible, David Helm and Gail Schoonmaker
The Jesus Story Book Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name, Sally Lloyd-Jones
Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing, Sally Lloyd-Jones
VOCATION
Business for the Glory of God: The Bible’s Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business, Wayne Grudem
Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work, Timothy Keller
God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life, Gene Edward Veith
The Gospel at Work, Sebastian Traeger, Greg Gilbert
What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way you Get Things Done, Matthew Perman
DISCOVERING GOD’S WILL
Decision Making and the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Original View, Gary Friesen
Discovering God’s Will, Sinclair Ferguson
Just Do Something, Kevin DeYoung
Step by Step: Divine Guidance for Ordinary Christians, James Petty
The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Os Guiness
PRAYER
A Praying Life: Connecting With God in A Distracting World, Paul Miller
A Simple Way to Pray, Martin Luther
Pray with Your Eyes Open, Richard Pratt
Prayer, O. Hallesby
Praying Backwards, Bryan Chapell
The Power of Prayer, R. A. Torrey
SPIRITUAL CLASSICS
A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer, John Piper
Body of Divinity, Thomas Watson
Confessions, St. Augustine
Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist, John Piper
Life Together, Dietrich Bonheoffer
On Knowing Christ, Jonathan Edwards
Surprised by Joy, C.S. Lewis
The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Four Loves, C.S. Lewis
The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Henry Scougal
The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan
The Reformed Pastor, Richard Baxter
The Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards
The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions, Arthur Bennett
Words to Winners of Souls, Horatius Bonar