Books to read

We believe that Scripture alone is the sole authority for the church. By His word and through the Spirit, God has given us all that we need for life and godliness (2 Pet 1:3). Nonetheless, we acknowledge that God uses others in his church, both past, and present, to better equip and sharpen us. We have a great cloud of witnesses! While I cannot say that every view of every author or book listed below finds my full endorsement, I do find them all to be invaluable in contributing to the Christian faith and my own walk with the Lord. I hope they can be so for you as well.

Note: the following list is in no particular order

Wayne Grudem Systematic Theology
J.I. Packer Knowing God
John Stott The Cross of Christ
John Murray Redemption Accomplished & Applied
Sinclair Ferguson The Holy Spirit
Tom Schreiner & Shawn Wright Believer’s Baptism

Jerry Bridges The Discipline of Grace
Paul Tripp Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
Kevin DeYoung The Hole in Our Holiness
John Piper When I Don’t Desire God
Martyn Lloyd-Jones Spiritual Depression
J.C. Ryle Holiness

Mark Dever 9 Marks of a Healthy Church
Kevin DeYoung Why We Love the Church

William Farley Gospel-Powered Parenting
Andreas Kostenberger God, Marriage & Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundations
John Piper and Wayne Grudem Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
John Piper This Momentary Marriage
Tedd Tripp Shepherding a Child’s Heart

Bible Reading Plans
D.A. Carson For the Love of God: A Daily Companion for Discovering the Riches of God’s Word
Don Whitney Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
D.A. Carson The God Who is There
New Bible Commentary
New Bible Dictionary

David Helm The Big Picture Storybook Bible
Oliver Hunkin The Dangerous Journey: the Story of Pilgrim’s Progress
Marty Machowski The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testaments
Marty Machowski Long Story Short: 10 Minute Devotions to Bring Your Family to God

C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity