suggested reading

Charles Spurgeon once said, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible."

This is a very short list of some recommended reading designed to help you grow

in your knowledge of the Bible, your love for God, and your love for others.

Books

Christianity 101

  • Basic Christianity by John Stott
  • The Gospel for Real Life: Turning to the Liberating Power of the Cross…Every Day by Jerry Bridges

The Storyline of the Bible

  • The Mystery of Christ: His Covenant and His Kingdom by Samuel Renihan
  • The Kingdom of God: A Baptist Expression of Covenant and Biblical Theology by Jeffrey D. Johnson

Evangelism, Missions, and Discipleship

  • The Gospel and Personal Evangelism by Mark Dever
  • Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
  • One-to-One Bible Reading: A Simple Guide for Every Christian by Dave Helm
  • Let the Nations Be Glad: The Supremacy of God in Missions by John Piper

Prayer and Christian Living

  • A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers by D.A. Carson
  • The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande
  • The Confessions by Augustine
  • Communion With the Triune God by John Owen
  • Cardiphonia, Or the Utterance of the Heart by John Newton
  • Practical Religion by J.C. Ryle

Church, Worship, and Preaching

  • What is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert
  • Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
  • Worship by the Book, edited by D.A. Carson
  • Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God's Word Today by Dave Helm
  • Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction by Kevin DeYoung

Bible Study Aids

  • ESV Study Bible
  • New Bible Commentary Ed. by Gordan Wenham, Alec Motyer, D.A. Carson and R.T. France

Theology and Church History

  • Concise Theology by J.I. Packer
  • Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith by Michael Reeves
  • Rejoicing in Christ by Michael Reeves
  • Knowing God by J.I. Packer
  • Knowing Christ by Mark Jones
  • 2000 Years of Christ's Power by Nick Needham (5 vols.)
  • Historical Theology by Greg Allison
  • Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin

Marriage and Family

  • The Big Picture Story Bible by Dave Helm
  • Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be by Christopher Ash
  • Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp
  • Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction by Kevin DeYoung