Recommended Reading List

Abuse

• Becoming a Church That Cares Well for the Abused by Brad Hambrick
• Is It Abuse? by Darby Strickland
• Not Forsaken by Jennifer Michelle Greenburg
• What Is A Girl Worth? by Rachel Denhollander

Adoption (the practice)

• Orphanology by Tony Merida
• Adopted for Life by Russell Moore  
• Orphan Justice by Johnny Carr and Laura Captari

Adoption (the theological doctrine) 

• The Gospel-Centered Life by Robert Thune and Will Walker
• Sonship by World Harvest Mission

Advent

• Classic Readings for Christmas by Stephen J. Nichols
• The Dawning of Indestructible Joy by John Piper
• The One True Light by Tim Chester
• Come Thou Long Expected Jesus edited by Nancy Guthrie

Anger

• Anger: Calming Your Heart by Robert D. Jones
• A Small Book about a Big Problem: Meditations on Anger, Patience, and Peace by Edward T. Welch

Anxiety

• Living without Worry by Tim Lane
• Found: God’s Peace by John MacArthur

Apologetics

• The Reason for God by Tim Keller
• The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel 
• The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel
• More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell 
• Why Should I Believe Christianity? by James Anderson
• Tactics by Gregory Koukl
• Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical by Tim Keller
• Before You Lose Your Faith edited by Ivan Mesa
• Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
• Surviving Religion 101 by Michael Kruger

Art

• For the Beauty of the Church by W. David O. Taylor
• Art for God’s Sake by Philip Graham Ryken
• Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life by Makato Fujimura
• Rembrandt is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith by Russ Ramsey

Atonement

• In My Place Condemned He Stood by J.I. Packer and Mark Dever
• The Cross of Christ by John Stott
• Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
• It is Well by Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence

Baptism

• Understanding Four Views on Baptism by Paul Engle

Basic Christianity

• Basic Christianity by John Stott
• Who is Jesus? by Greg Gilbert
• What is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert
• Why Trust the Bible? by Greg Gilbert
• Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper

Bible Study

• How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
• Bible Study: Following the Ways of the Word by Kathleen Nielson

Biblical Theology (or Redemptive History) 

• Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church by Michael Lawrence

Canon of Scripture

• Canon Revisited by Michael Kruger
• The Question of Canon by Michael Kruger
• The Heresy of Orthodoxy by Andreas Kostenberger and Michael Kruger
• Can We Trust The Gospels? by Peter J. Williams

Children’s Books

• The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
• The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm
• The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton
• Everything a Child Should Know About God by Kenneth Taylor
• God Made All of Me by Justin Holcomb
• Learn About God Board Books by Carine Mackenzie
• Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr
• The Ology by Marty Machowski
• The Radical Book for Kids by Champ Thornton

Christian Biography

• Basic Christian: The Inside Story of John Stott by Roger Steer
• Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery by Eric Metaxas 
• Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
• A God Entranced Vision of All Things: The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards by John Piper and Justin Taylor
• Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther by Roland Bainton
• Portraits of a Radical Disciple: Recollections of John Stott’s Life and Ministry by Christopher Wright
• The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
• Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas
• Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada
• Born Again by Charles Colson
• Katie Luther, First Woman of the Reformation by Ruth Tucker

Christian Classics

• Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
• The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
• Confessions by Saint Augustine 
• Desiring God by John Piper
• Knowing God by J.I. Packer
• The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer

Christian Living

• Ordinary by Tony Merida
• Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung
• After You Believe by N.T. Wright

Church

• Why We Love the Church by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck
• Church by Edmond Clowney
• Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever 
• Center Church by Tim Keller

Church Discipline

• Biblical Church Discipline by Daniel Wray
• A Handbook of Church Discipline by Jay Adams
• Understanding Church Discipline by Jonathan Leeman
• Church Discipline (Free Online Essay) by Jonathan Leeman

Church History

• 10 Great Ideas from Church History by Mark Shaw
• Introduction to the History of Christianity by Tim Dowley
• Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley 
• Turning Points by Mark Noll
• Church History 101 by Sinclair Ferguson and Joel Beeke

Church Planting/Revitalization

• Planting Growing Churches for the 21st Century by Stuart Murray
• Church Planting is for Wimps by Mike McKinley
• Gaining by Losing: Why The Future Belongs to Churches That Send by J.D. Greear

Classical Christian Education

• The Devil Knows Latin by E. Christian Kopff
• The Lost Tools of Learning (Free Online Article) by Dorothy Sayers
• Discover Classical Christian Education by Christopher Perrin
• Introduction to Classical Education by Christopher Perrin

Commentaries on the Bible

• Africa Bible Commentary by Tokunboh Adeyemo
• The NIV Application Commentary Series
• The Bible Speaks Today Commentary Series
• Evangelical Press Study Commentary Series
• New American Commentary (NAC) Series
• New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT) Series
• New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT) Series
• New Testament Commentaries (NTC) Series
• Baker Exegetical Commentary of the New Testament (BECNT) Series
• Pillar New Testament Commentary (PNTC) Series
• Tyndale Old Testament Commentary (TOTC) Series
• Tyndale New Testament Commentary (TNTC) Series
• Word Biblical Commentary (WBC) Series
• Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (ZECNT) Series
• Top Commentaries on Every Book of the Bible (Free Online Article)

Compassion Ministry

• Generous Justice by Tim Keller
• When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
• The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns

Conflict Resolution

• The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
• Resolving Everyday Conflict by Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson
• War of Words by Paul Tripp
• Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Tim Lane

Counseling

• Side by Side by Ed Welch
• Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp
• How People Change by Tim Lane and Paul Tripp
• Seeing With New Eyes by David Powlison
• Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling by James Macdonald, Bob Kelleman, and Steve Viars
• Understanding the Influences on the Human Heart (Free Online Article) by Michael R. Emlet
• Listening to Prozac and the Scriptures (Free Online Article) by Michael R. Emlet
• Ten Ways Ordinary People Can Help Those With Psychiatric Problems (Free Online Article) by Ed Welch

Creation

• PCA position paper on age of earth (Free Online Article)

Culture

• Christ and Culture Revisited by D.A. Carson
• Onward by Russell Moore
• The Secular Creed by Rebecca McLaughlin
• Strange New World by Carl Trueman

Dating

• I Gave Dating a Chance by Jeramy Clark
• Sex Before Marriage by Tim Lane
• Pre-Engagement by David Powlison and John Yenchko
• Sex and the Single Girl by Ellen Dykas
• With One Voice: Singleness, Dating & Marriage to the Glory of God by Alex and Marni Chediak

Devotionals

• My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
• The Valley of Vision by Arthur Bennett
• New Morning Mercies by Paul Tripp
• Growing in Christ by J.I. Packer
• Moments with the Savior by Ken Gire
• 50 Days of Heaven by Randy Alcorn
• The One Year Praying through the Bible for Your Kids by Nancy Guthrie
• Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund

Discipleship

• Discipleship Essentials by Greg Ogden 
• Multiply by Francis Chan
• Growing Together by Melissa Kruger
• Discipling by Mark Dever

 
Elders (Office of) 

• Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch and Stephen Sorenson
• Church Elders by Jeramie Rinne
• Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons by Thabiti Anyabwile
• Gospel Eldership by Robert H. Thune

Emotions

• Untangling Emotions by J. Alasdair Groves & Winston T. Smith

Eschatology (End Times)

• Four Views of the End Times by Timothy Paul Jones
• Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond by Darrell L. Bock

Ethics

• The Doctrine of the Christian Life by John Frame
• Conscience: What It Is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ by Andrew Naselli and J.D. Crowley

Evangelicalism

• Evangelicalism and the Future of Christianity by Alister McGrath
• Evangelicals: Who They Have Been, Are Now, and Could Be edited by Mark Noll, David Bebbington, and George Marsden

Evangelism 

• Tell the Truth by Will Metzger
• Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg
• Speaking of Jesus by Mack Stiles
• A Faith Worth Sharing by C. John Miller
• God Space: Where Spiritual Conversations Happen Naturally by Doug Pollock 
• Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J. I Packer
• The Gospel and Personal Evangelism by Mark Dever
• Out of the Salt Shaker & Into the World by Rebecca Pippert
• Uncovering the Life of Jesus by Rebecca Pippert
• Honest Evangelism by Rico Tice
• Joyfully Spreading the Word by the Gospel Coalition (Various Authors)
• Evangelism in a Skeptical World by Sam Chan

Family Worship

• Family Worship by Donald Whitney
• Dinner Table Devotions by Nancy Guthrie
• A Neglected Grace by Jason Helopoulos
• Exploring Grace Together by Jessica Thompson

Generosity (Tithing)

• The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
• Managing God’s Money: A Biblical Guide by Randy Alcorn
• Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn
• Generosity by Gordan MacDonald
• A 20 Day Study in Stewardship (Free Online Resource) by Redeemer Presbyterian Church
• The Book of Giving by Pierce Taylor Hibbs

Gender Roles

• Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles by Kathy Keller
• The Gospel Centered Woman by Wendy Alsup
• God’s Design for Man and Woman by Andreas and Margaret Kostenberger 
• The Masculine Mandate by Richard Phillips
• Women and God by Kathleen Nielson

Global Christianity

• Global Awakening by Mark Shaw
• The Next Christendom by Philip Jenkins
• Our Global Families by Todd Johnson and Cindy Wu

Gospel

• Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler
• Living the Cross-Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney
• The Prodigal God by Tim Keller

Government

• God and Politics by Mark Dever
• How The Nations Rage by Jonathan Leeman
• Republicrat by Carl Trueman

Heaven (New Heavens and New Earth)

• 50 Days of Heaven by Randy Alcorn
• Heaven by Randy Alcorn
• A New Heaven and a New Earth by J. Richard Middleton
• Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright
• Coming Home: Essays on the New Heaven & New Earth Edited by D.A. Carson and Jeff Robinson Sr.

Hell

• Erasing Hell by Francis Chan
• Is Hell for Real or Does Everyone Go to Heaven? by Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson
• Hell on Trial: The Case for Eternal Punishment by Robert A Peterson

Holiness

• The Hole in Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung
• Holiness by Grace by Bryan Chapell
• Devoted to God by Sinclair Ferguson
• The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
• Holier Than Thou by Jackie Hill Perry
• The Whole Christ by Sinclair B. Ferguson

Holy Spirit

• Forgotten God by Francis Chan
• The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson

Hospitality

• A Meal with Jesus by Tim Chester
• The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield

Humility

• Humility by C.J. Mahaney
• The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Tim Keller

Idolatry

• Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller

 
Justice

• Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth by Thaddeus Williams
• A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory (Free Online Article) by Timothy Keller
• Justice in the Bible (Free Online Article) by Timothy Keller

Justification

• The Cross of Christ by John Stott
• By Faith Alone by Gary Johnson and Guy Waters
• Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray

Law (Old Testament) 

• The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses by Vern Poythress
• Old Testament Law and the Charge of Inconsistency (Free Online Article) by Timothy Keller

Leadership

• The Conviction to Lead by Al Mohler
• Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
• Leadership Essentials by Greg Ogden
• Lead by Paul David Tripp

The Lord’s Table

• Understanding Four Views on the Lord’s Supper by John Armstrong

Marriage

• The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller and Kathy Keller
• What Did You Expect? by Paul David Tripp
• This Momentary Marriage by John Piper
• Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
• The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler
• God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger and David Jones
• Tying the Knot by Rob Green

Men’s Topics

• Manhood Restored by Eric Mason
• Sexual Sanity for Men by David White
• Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes
• The Masculine Mandate by Richard Phillips
• Reset by David Murray

Mind

• The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind by Mark Noll
• Jesus Christ and the Life of the Mind by Mark Noll

Missions

• Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper
• Introducing World Missions by A. Scott Moreau, Gary Corwin and Gary McGee
• Perspectives on the World Christian Movement by Ralph Winter and Steven Hawthorne 
• Today’s All-Star Missions Churches by Tom Telford and Lois Shaw
• The Mission of God’s People by Christopher Wright
• Western Christians in Global Missions by Paul Borthwick
• Global Church Planting by Craig Ott and Gene Wilson
• The 3D Gospel by Jayson Georges
• Ministering in Honor-Shame Cultures by Jayson Georges and Mark D. Baker
• Missions by Andy Johnson

Missionary Biography

• From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya by Ruth Tucker
• The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken
• Peace Child by Don Richardson
• Through the Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot

New Testament Studies

• The Message of the New Testament by Mark Dever
• An Introduction to the New Testament by Carson and Moo
• A Theology of the New Testament by George Ladd
• Stories with Intent by Klyne Snodgrass

Old Testament Studies  

• The Message of the Old Testament by Mark Dever
• An Introduction to the Old Testament by Longman and Dillard
• The Christ of the Prophets by O. Palmer Robertson
• The Christ of the Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson
• The Unfolding Mystery by Edmund Clowney
• The Promised One by Nancy Guthrie 
• The Lamb of God by Nancy Guthrie
• The Son of David by Nancy Guthrie
• The Wisdom of God by Nancy Guthrie
• The Word of the Lord by Nancy Guthrie

Parenting

• Parenting by Paul Tripp
• Gospel Powered Parenting by William Farley
• Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson
• Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
• Praying Through the Bible For Your Kids by Nancy Guthrie
• Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood by Melissa Kruger
• Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full by Gloria Furman
• The Gospel-Centered Parent by Rose Marie Miller

Philosophy

• A History of Western Philosophy and Theology by John Frame

Prayer

• Praying with Paul by D.A. Carson
• Prayer by Tim Keller
• A Praying Life by Paul Miller
• Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney

Preaching God’s Word

• Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell
• Preaching and Preachers by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
• Between Two Worlds by John Stott
• Preaching by Tim Keller
• Preaching to the Heart by Jay Adams
• The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper

Race

• Divided by Faith by Michael Emerson and Christian Smith
• Bloodlines by John Piper
• Reviving the Black Church by Thabiti Anyabwile
• Heal Us, Emmanuel by Doug Serven
• Let Justice Roll Down by John M. Perkins
• The New Reformation by Shai Linne
• Talking About Race by Isaac Adams
• The Bible and Race (Free Online Article) by Timothy Keller
• The Sin of Racism (Free Online Article) by Timothy Keller

Reformation

• The Unquenchable Flame by Michael Reeves
• Confessions and Catechisms of the Reformation by Mark Noll

Rest/Recreation

• Rest by Shannon Deal
• Work, Play, Love by Mark Shaw

Sacraments (see Baptism and the Lord’s Table)

Sanctification (see Holiness)

Sanctity of Human Life

• The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf
• Common Ground without Compromise by Stephen Wagner
• Pro-Life from Womb to Tomb  (Online Article) by Marshall Segal

Scripture

• Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung
• Why Trust the Bible by Greg Gilbert

Sexuality

• Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper and Justin Taylor
• Is God Anti-gay? By Sam Allberry
• What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality by Kevin DeYoung
• Transgender by Vaughan Roberts
• Rid of My Disgrace by Justin Holcomb and Lindsey Holcomb
• God Made All of Me by Justin Holcomb and Lindsey Holcomb (Children’s Book) 
• The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Butterfield
• Gay Girl Good God by Jackie Hill Perry

Singleness

• Redeeming Singleness by Barry Danylak
• 7 Myths About Singleness by Sam Allberry

Sovereignty of God

• Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
• Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul
• Desiring God by John Piper

Spiritual Disciplines and Gifts

• Habits of Grace by David Mathis
• A Hunger for God by John Piper
• You Are What You Love by James Smith
• Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
• Discerning and Exercising Spiritual Gifts (Online Article) by Timothy Keller
• What Are Spiritual Gifts? (Free Online Resource) by Vern Poythress
• S.H.A.P.E. by Erik Rees

Suffering

• Walking with God in Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller
• Being There by Dave Furman
• What Grieving People Wish You Knew by Nancy Guthrie
• When Trouble Comes by Philip Graham Ryken
• The Scars That Have Shaped Me by Vaneetha Risner

Systematic Theology 

• Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
• Know the Truth by Bruce Milne
• Concise Theology by J.I. Packer
• Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem
• Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin
• Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof
• Systematic Theology by John Frame
• Systematic Theology Series by Douglas Kelly

Teaching God's Word

• Creative Bible Teaching by Lawrence Richards and Gary Bredfeldt
• Show Them Jesus by Jack Klumpenhower

Technology

• 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke
• The Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch
• The Next Story by Tim Challies
• From the Garden to the City by John Dyer
• Social Sanity in an Insta World edited by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra

Theology

• Doing Theology with Huck and Jim by Mark Shaw
• What is Reformed Theology? by R.C. Sproul

Trinity

• Delighting in the Trinity by Tim Chester

Union with Christ

• Found in Him by Elyse Fitzpatrick
• Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God by Rankin Wilbourne 

Urban Ministry

• Planting and Growing Urban Churches by Harvie Conn
• Church in Hard Places by Mez McConnell and Mike McKinley

Vocation (Work)

• Work, Play, Love by Mark Shaw
• How Then Should We Work? By Hugh Whelchel
• Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
• Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller

Vocational Ministry

• Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp
• Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by Kent and Barbara Hughes
• Brothers, We Are Not Professionals by John Piper
• The Path to Being a Pastor by Bobby Jamieson
• The Imperfect Pastor by Zack Eswine

Women’s Topics

• Word-Filled Women’s Ministry by Gloria Furman and Kathleen Nielson
• Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
• Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman
• Sexual Sanity for Women by Ellen Dykas
• Women and God by Kathleen Nielson
• Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full by Gloria Furman
• None Like Him by Jen Wilkin
• In His Image by Jen Wilkin
• Refresh by Shona & David Murray

Worldview

• What’s Your Worldview? by James Anderson
• The Universe Next Door by James Sire

World Religions

• Cross and Crescent by Colin Chapman
• Islam in Context by Peter Riddell and Peter Cotterell
• Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
• Is the Injeel Corrupted? By Fouad Masri
• What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an by James White
• Answering Jihad by Nabeel Qureshi
• Neighboring Faiths by Winfried Corduan
• Pocket Guide to World Religions by Winfried Corduan
• The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin 

Worship

• Doxology and Theology by Matt Boswell
• Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin
• Worship in Spirit and Truth by John Frame
• Sing! by Keith & Kristyn Getty

Youth 

• Soul Searching by Christian Smith and Melina Lundquist Denton
• Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry by Cameron Cole
• Spiritual Formation for Emerging Adulthood by David Setran and Chris Kiesling
• Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp
• Preparing Your Teens for College by Alex Chediak
• Thriving at College by Alex Chediak