Helpful resources for growing in Christ
Recommended Reading
Understanding the Gospel
What is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert
The Gospel of Jesus Christ by Paul Washer
The Gospel’s Power and message by Paul Washer
Salvation Belongs to the Lord by John Frame
A Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen
The Gospel According to Jesus by John MacArthur
The Work of Christ by Robert Letham
Created in God’s Image by Anthony Hoekema
The Cross-Centered Life by C. J. Mahaney
Redemption: Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
The Doctrines of Grace by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Ryken
Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul
Sharing the Gospel
Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel Wholly by Grace Communicated Truthfully & Lovingly by Will Metzger
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J. I. Packer
Soul Winner: Advice on Effective Evangelism by Charles Spurgeon
The Gospel and Personal Evangelism by Mark Dever
Today’s Gospel: Authentic or Synthetic by Walter Chantry
Conquer Your Fear, Share Your Faith by Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort
The Gospel for Children by John B. Leuzarder
God-Centered Evangelism by R.B. Kuiper
Reason to Believe: A Response to Common Objections to Christianity by R.C. Sproul
Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus by J. Mack Stiles
How Can I Be Sure I Am a Christian? By Donald Whitney
Select Sermons of George Whitefield (Banner of Truth)
Conversion by Michael Lawrence
Understanding Theology
Biblical Doctrine by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
Foundations of the Christian Faith by John Montgomery Boice
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
Institutes of the Christian Religion, vol. 1 & 2 by John Calvin
Great Doctrines of the Bible by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Bitesize Theology by Peter Jeffrey
The Doctrine of God by John Frame
The Person of Christ by Donald Macleod
Reformed Dogmatics by Herman Bavinck
Theology of the Reformers by Timothy George
Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
Premillennialism by Michael Vlach
The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson
Maturing in Christ
The Call to Prayer by J.C. Ryle
The Pleasures of God by John Piper
Your God Is Too Small: A Guide for Believers and Skeptics Alike by J.B. Phillips
Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyun
Humility by C.J. Mahaney
Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
Keep in Step with the Spirit by J.I. Packer
Guidance and the Voice of God by Phillip Jensen and Tony Payne
Holiness by J.C. Ryle
Understanding the Discipline of Fasting by Paul Washer
Keys to Spiritual Growth by John MacArthur
Seeing With New Eyes by David Powlison
Power of Prayer in a Believer’s Life by Charles Spurgeon
A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller
Expository Listening by Ken Ramey
The Hole in Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung
A Quest for More: Living For Something Bigger than You by Paul David Tripp
When I Don’t Desire God: How to Fight for Joy by John Piper
Studying the Bible
Studying the Holy Scriptures by Paul Washer
The Message of the Old Testament by Mark Dever
The Message of the New Testament by Mark Dever
Basic Bible Interpretation by Roy B. Zuck
An Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson and Douglas Moo
How to Study the Bible by John MacArthur
The New How to Study Your Bible by Kay Arthur, David Arthur and Pete De Lacy
Glorifying God in Church Ministry
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
The Master’s Plan for the Church by John MacArthur
No Place for Truth: Or Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology? by David F. Wells
Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch
Understanding Spiritual Gifts by Robert Thomas
What Christ Thinks of the Church by John Stott
Disciple-Making Church by Bill Hull
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Church by Donald Whitney
Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman
Handbook of Church Discipline by Jay Adams
Reclaiming the Gospel and Reforming Churches by Tom Ascol
Strengthening Families
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger and David Jones
The Faithful Parent by Stuart Scott and Martha Peace
Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp
The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo
Gospel-Powered Parenting by William Farley
Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware
The Fulfilled Family by John MacArthur
Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard
Lost in the Middle: Mid-Life and the Grace of God by Paul David Tripp
Training Hearts and Teaching Minds by Starr Meade
Fortifying God’s Men
The Complete Husband by Lou Priolo
Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes
The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott
Finally Free by Heath Lambert
Point Man by Steve Farrar
Let Men Be Men by Chris Mueller
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper and Wayne Grudem
Stepping Up by Dennis Rainey
Tender Warrior by Stu Weber
The Gospel at Work by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert
Equipping the Women of God
The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace
Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney
Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes
Becoming a Woman of Excellence by Cynthia Heald
A Woman After God’s Own Heart by Elizabeth George
Fine China Is for Single Women Too by Lydia Brownback
Women in the Church by Andreas Kostenberger and Thomas Schreiner
Women Helping Women by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Carol Cornish
Becoming a Titus 2 Woman by Martha Peace
Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Creative Counterpart by Linda Dillow
Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full by Gloria Furman
Loving the Little Years by Rachel Jankovic
True Beauty by Carolyn Mahaney
Transforming Marriages
What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage by Paul David Tripp
God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger and David Jones
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
This Momentary Marriage by John Piper
Solving Marriage Problems by Jay E. Adams
Can Our Differences Be Settled? by Wayne Grudem and John Piper
Divine Design by John MacArthur
When Sinners Say I Do by Dave Harvey
Defending the Faith
Apologetics to the Glory of God by John Frame
Always Ready: Directions for Defending the Faith by Greg Bahnsen
Five Views on Apologetics, ed. Steven Cowan
Christian Apologetics by Cornelius Van Til
Every Thought Captive by Richard L. Pratt Jr.
The Portable Presuppositionalist by Jamin Hubner
The Consequence of Ideas by R. C. Sproul
Learning from Church History
Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley
The Story of Christianity, vol. 1 & 2 by Justo Gonzalez
Evangelicalism Divided by Iain Murray
Essence of the Reformation by Kirsten Birkett
Introduction to the History of Christianity, ed. Tim Dowley.
21 Servants of Sovereign Joy by John Piper
The Church in History by B.K. Kuiper
Giving Solid Biblical Counsel
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp
How People Change by Timothy Lane
How to Help People Change by Jay E. Adams
Spiritual Depression: It’s Causes and Cure by Martyn Loyd-Jones
When People are Big and God is Small by Ed Welch
Competent to Counsel by Jay E. Adams
Peacemaker by Ken Sande
Serving the Cause of World Missions
Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Missions by Andreas Kostenberger
Let the Nations Be Glad by John Piper
A Supreme Desire to Please Him by E.D. Burns
Missions: How the Local Church Goes Global by Andy Johnson
The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative by Christopher Wright
Overcoming the World Missions Crisis by Russell Penney
For the Sake of His Name by David M. Doran
No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions by Matt Rhodes
Theology and Practice of Mission: God, the Church and the Nations, ed. Bruce Riley Ashford
Planting Churches Cross-Culturally by David J. Hesselgrave