Also The Books

“When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments,” 2 Timothy 4:13.

#1
Bible, God

Attributes of God
Knowing God, by J.I. Packer
The Holiness of God, by R.C. Sproul

Biblical Theology
According to Plan, by Graeme Goldsworthy (foundational)
Life’s Big Questions, by Vaughan Roberts (applying foundational principles)
Dominion and Dynasty: A Biblical Theology of the Hebrew Bible, by Stephen Dempster

Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
50 Crucial Questions, edited by Wayne Grudem and John Piper

Biography
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, by John Bunyan
The Legacy of Sovereign Joy, by John Piper
Roots of Endurance, by John Piper
William Carey’s “Enquiry”, by Daniel Weber and William Carey
George Mueller Delighted in God, by Roger Steer

Church/ Ecclesiology
A Display of God’s Glory, by Mark Dever
The Cross and Christian Ministry, by D.A. Carson

Church History
The Reformation of the Church, by Iain Murray

Commentary
Calvin’s Commentaries, by John Calvin
New Testament Commentary Series, by William Hendriksen and Simon J. Kistemaker
Discourses and Sayings of Our Lord (3 Volumes), by John Brown
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, by J.C. Ryle

Conversion/ Regeneration
Puritans on Conversion, by S. Bolton, N. Vincent, T. Watson (Soli Deo Gloria)

Critiques
The Potter’s Freedom, by James White

Culture
Culture Shift, by R. Albert Mohler
The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World, Justin Taylor and John Piper, editors
Vintage Jesus, by Mark Driscoll

Devotional
The Radical Cross, by A.W. Tozer
The Fountain of Life: 42 Sermons on Christ: Vol. 1 of 6, The Works of John Flavel

Ethics/ Philosophy
Ethics For a Brave New World, by John and Paul Feinberg
Moral Darwinism: How We Became Hedonists, by Bruce Wiker
The Divided States of America, by Richard Land

Evangelism/ Missions
The Soul Winner, by Charles Spurgeon
Let the Nations Be Glad, by John Piper
The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, by Mark Dever
The Mission of God, by Christopher J. Wright (also hermeneutical and biblical-theological read)

Gospel
The Gospel According to Jesus, by John MacArthur
The Gospel According to the Apostles, by John MacArthur
God is the Gospel, by John Piper
Redemption Accomplished and Applied, by John Murray

Hermeneutics
Getting the Message, by Daniel Doriani
Let the Reader Understand, by Dan McCartney and Charles Clayton

Leadership
The Book on Leadership, by John MacArthur
Brothers, We Are Not Professionals, by John Piper

Old Testament
The Faith of Israel, by William Dumbrell
Old Testament Survey, by Paul R. House and Eric Mitchell

Personal Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, by Don Whitney
Resolutions, by Jonathan Edwards

Preaching
Preaching the Cross, by T4G
The Supremacy of God in Preaching, by John Piper
Anointed Expository Preaching, by Stephen Olford
The Preacher’s Portrait, by John Stott
Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching, published by Soli Deo Gloria

Prayer
Prayer and Spiritual Warfare, by Charles Spurgeon

Revival
Jonathan Edwards on Revival (3 Essays), by Jonathan Edwards
Pentecost Today? – The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival, by Iain Murray

Sanctification
The Mortification of Sin, by John Owen

Sermons
God Glorified in Man’s Dependence, by Jonathan Edwards
Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God, by Jonathan Edwards
Select Sermons of George Whitefield, by George Whitefield
New Park Street Pulpit (3 Volumes), by Charles Spurgeon
The Message of the Old Testament, by Mark Dever

Theology
Systematic Theology, by Wayne Grudem
Systematic Theology (3 volumes), by Charles Hodge
Systematic Theology, by Louis Berkhof
The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, by Lorraine Boettner
The Glory of the Atonement, Charles Hill and Frank James, editors
The End For Which God Created the World, by Jonathan Edwards

Treasuring God
Desiring God, by John Piper
God’s Passion For His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards, by John Piper
The Pursuit of God, by A.W. Tozer

One Response

  1. Love it… any chance you could put out a list of authors TO read and those whom believers should stay away from (ex. Joel Osteen, Brian McLaren, etc..)

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