Reading Lists
Over a long period of time, I have come to truly enjoy reading. Reading expands my understanding and tightens my grasp of the Gospel, the Biblical church and Scripture. Carefully discerning what to read and who to read is essential, so I share here trustworthy sources of truth and wisdom. This is by no means a complete list, or a ‘read only these’ list.
I have not read every text listed here, though that is a goal. I can comfortably recommend the authors and publishing sources from personal experience. I have completed several of these texts, and excerpts from several more. I do not own all of them but that also is a goal, feel free to send me yours! This list will constantly change and grow, suggestions for additions are welcome.
**this is a good source of reviews and insights for readers >> Discerning Reader
CHURCH
- Nine Marks of a Healthy Church, Mark Dever
- The Reformation of the Church, Iain Murray
- The Deliberate Church, Mark Dever
- Building A Contagious Church, Mittleburg
- The Radical Reformission, Mark Driscoll
- Confessions Of A Reformission Rev., Mark Driscoll
CHURCH HISTORY
- Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther, Roland Bainton
- The Early Church, Henry Chadwick
- Handbook to the History of Christianity, Tim Dowley
- The Democratization of American Christianity, Nathan Hatch
- The Church Under Siege, M.A. Smith
EVANGELISM
- The Gospel Blimp, Joe Bayly
- Tell The Truth, Will Metzer
- Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, J.I.Packer
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
- The Leadership Baton, Forman, Miller, Jones
- Building Leaders, Malphurs
- Leading Leaders, Malphurs
- Being Leaders, Malphurs
- The Christian Ministry, Charles Bridges
- Biblical Eldership, John Piper
- Brothers, We are NOT Professionals, John Piper
- Biblical Eldership, Alexander Strauch
- Advanced Strategic Planning, Malphurs
MISSIONS
- Let the Nations Be Glad, John Piper
- Christian Mission in the Modern World, John Stott
- Breaking The Missional Code, Ed Stetzer & David Putman
SCRIPTURE
- Paul, Apostle of the Heart Set Free, F.F. Bruce
- Introduction to the New Testament, D.A. Carson
- A Theology of the New Testament, George Eldon Ladd
- Introduction to the New Testament, John Stott
- Introduction to the Old Testament, Dillard
PREACHING THE GOSPEL
- The Modern Preacher and the Ancient Text, Sidney Greidanus
- Preaching and Preachers, D. Martyn Lloyd Jones
- Supremacy of God in Preaching, John Piper
- Between Two Worlds, John Stott
BIBLE STUDY TOOLS
- New Bible Dictionary, IVP
- New Bible Commentary, IVP
- Handbook to the Bible, Eerdmans
- Exegetical Fallacies, Donald Carson
- How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth, Fee & Stuart
- The Hermeneutical Spiral, Grant Osborne
THEOLOGY
- Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan
- Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin
- The Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards
- Spiritual Depression, D. Martin Lloyd-Jones
- Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther
- Knowing God, J.I. Packer
- The Pleasures of God, John Piper
- Inspiration and Authority of Scripture, B.B. Warfield
- No Place for Truth, David Wells
- God in the Wasteland, David Wells
- Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem
- Systematic Theology, Charles Hodge
APOLOGETICS
- Stanley Jaki, The Savior of Science
- Philip Johnson, Darwin on Trial (IVP)
- Jesus Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents the Historical Jesus (Zondervan)
- Stanley Jaki, The Savior of Science
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
- Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines within the Church (Moody)
DATING RELATIONSHIPS
- Joshua Harris, I Kissed Dating Goodbye (Multnomah)
- Joshua Harris, Boy Meets Girl (Multnomah)
DEVOTIONALS
- Augustine, Confessions (Henry Chadwick translation, Oxford World Classics)
- D.A. Carson, For the Love of God, 2 vols. (Crossway)
- Carolyn Mahaney, Feminine Appeal
- Jerry Marcellino, Rediscovering the Lost Jewel of Family Worship
- J.I. Packer, Knowing God
- J.C. Ryle, Holiness
- C.H. Spurgeon, Morning and Evening
- Donald S. Whitney, How Can I Be Sure I’m a Christian?
- Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
- Augustine, Confessions (Henry Chadwick translation, Oxford World Classics)
MARRIAGE & DIVORCE
- John Murray, Divorce
PARENTING
- Ted Tripp, Shepherding a Child’s Heart (Shepherd Press)
PRAYER
- Arthur Bennett, ed., Valley of Vision
- D.A. Carson, A Call to Spiritual Reformation
- Samuel Prime, The Power of Prayer
WORSHIP
- Michael Horton, In the Face of God
- David Petersen, Engaging with God
- Michael Horton, In the Face of God