Recommended Book List

Essentials

1. Desiring God by John Piper
2. Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis
3. Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
4. The Gospel According to Jesus by John MacArthur
5. Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung
6. 9 Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
7. Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
8. The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
9. The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
10. The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
11. Knowing God by J.I. Packer
12. Sanctification by Mike Riccardi
13. The Gospel Made Visible by Mark Dever

Bible Commentaries and Reference Works

1. ESV Study Bible
2. The MacArthur Bible Commentary
3. The New American Bible Commentary
4. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary

Biblical Theology

1. The Pleasures of God by John Piper
2. Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul
3. Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
4. Biblical Doctrine by John MacArthur & Richard Mayhue
5. Systematic Theology by Louis Berkof
6. A Peculiar Glory: How the Christian Scriptures Reveal Their Complete Truthfulness by John Piper
7. Overcoming Sin and Temptation by John Owen edited by Kelly Kapic and Justin Taylor
8. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship by David G. Peterson
9. Knowing God by J.I. Packer
10. The King in His Beauty by Tom Schreiner
11. Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen Dempster
12. From Eden to the New Jerusalem by T.D. Alexander
13. The Cross of Christ by John Stott
14. Today’s Gospel: Authentic or Synthetic? By Walter Chantry

Biographies and Church History

1. Martin Luther: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought by Stephen Nichols
2. Reformation: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow by Carl R. Trueman
3. John Knox: Fearless Faith by Steven Lawson
4. J.C. Ryle: Prepared to Stand Alone by Iain H. Murray
5. Andrew Fuller: Holy Faith, Worthy Gospel, World Mission by John Piper
6. Amy Carmichael: Beauty for Ashes by Iain Murray
7. The Daring Mission of William Tyndale by Steven Lawson
8. Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley
9. 2000 Years of Christ’s Power (Vol.I-IV) by Nick Needham
10. The Autobiography of George Mueller by George Mueller
11. A Distant Grief: The Real Story Behind the Martydom of Christians in Uganda by F. Kefa Sempangi
12. George Whitefield by Arnold Dallimore

Children’s Books

1. The Radical Book for Kids by Champ Thornton
2. The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New by Marty Machowski
3. ESV Seek and Find Bible
4. The Biggest Story Ever by Kevin DeYoung
5. Long Story Short: Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God by Marty Machowski
6. Old Story New by Marty Machowski
7. Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce A. Ware
8. The Jesus Story Book Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones
9. The Little Pilgrim’s Progress by Helen Taylor
10. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

The Church

1. What is the Mission of the Church by Kevin Deyoung and Greg Gilbert
2. Pentecost Today? by Iain Murray
3. 9 Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
4. True Community by Jerry Bridges
5. Rhythms of Grace: How the Church’s Worship Tells the Story of the Gospel by Mike Cosper
6. The Master’s Plan for the Church by John MacArthur
7. The Gospel Made Visible by Mark Dever
8. Ordinary by Michael Horton
9. The Deliberate Church by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander
10. What is a Healthy Church Member by Thabiti Anyabwile

Christian Living

1. The Company We Keep: In Search of Biblical Friendship by Jonathan Holmes
2. The Habits of Grace by David Mathis
3. The Hole in Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung
4. Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch
5. The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Bouroughs
6. Trusting God Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges
7. Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
8. The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
9. Finally Free: Fighting For Purity with the Power of Grace by Heath Lambert
10. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller
11. Think by John Piper
12. Think Biblically! Recovering a Christian Worldview by John MacArthur
13. Sanctification by Mike Riccardi

Counseling

1. Instruments in the Redeemers Hands by Paul Tripp
2. Counseling by John MacArthur and TMS Faculty
3. What Grieving People Wish You Knew About What Really Helps by Nancy Guthrie
4. Finally Free: Fighting For Purity with the Power of Grace by Heath Lambert
5. Speaking Truth in Love by David Powilson
6. Transforming Homosexuality: What the Bible Says About Sexual Orientation and Change by Denny Burk and Heath Lambert
7. Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible by Jay Adams
8. Counseling the Hard Cases by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert
9. A Theology of Biblical Counseling by Heath Lambert

Evangelism & Discipleship

1. Word Filled Women’s Ministry by Gloria Furman
2. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus by Mark Dever
3. Why Small Groups? Edited by C.J. Mahaney
4. The Gospel and Personal Evangelism by Mark Dever

Leadership

1. Dear Timothy: Letters on Pastoral Ministry edited by Thomas Ascol
2. The Family Life of a Christian Leader by Ajith Fernando
3. The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall
4. Servanthood as Worship by Nate Palmer
5. The Conviction to Lead by Albert Mohler
6. Zeal Without Burnout by Christopher Ash
7. Reset by David Murray

Marriage and Family

1. Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware
2. Married for God by Christopher Ash
3. The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler
4. What Did You Expect by Paul Tripp?
5. Preparing for Marriage God’s Way by Wayne Mack
6. The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
7. Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God by C.J. Mahaney
8. Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper
9. Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripp
10. The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson
11. Brave Dad by John MacArthur
12. The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott
13. The Faithful Parent: A Biblical Guide to Raising A Family by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott
14. Future Men by Douglas Wilson
15. Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
16. Loving the Little Years by Rachel Jankovic
17. The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo
18. Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul Tripp
19. Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman
20. Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo
21. Duties of Parents by J.C. Ryle

Missions

1. Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper
2. Operation World by Patrick Johnson
3. The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken
4. A Chance to Die by Amy Carmichael
5. Here to There: How to Get to Your Mission Field by David Meade
6. Helping Without Hurting in Short Term Missions by Steve Corbett
7. Salvation to the Ends of the Earth by Andreas J. Kostenberger and Peter O’Brien

Music and Worship

1. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship by David G. Peterson
2. Doxology and Theology: How the Gospel Forms the Worship Leader by Matt Boswell
3. Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin
4. True Worshippers: Seeking What Matters to God by Bob Kauflin
5. The Art of Worship: A Musicians Guide to Leading Modern Worship by Greg Scheer
6. The Music Architect: Blueprints for Engaging Worshippers in Song by Constance Cherry
7. Rhythms of Grace: How the Church’s Worship Tells the Story of the Gospel by Mike Cosper

Prayer

1. Praying with Paul by D.A. Carson
2. A Praying Life by Paul Miller
3. The Hidden Life of Prayer by David McIntyre
4. Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller
5. Praying the Bible by Don Whitney
6. Valley of Vision by Various
7. Praying Backwards by Bryan Chapell

Work, Vocation, and Culture

1. The Gospel and the Citizen by Florent Varak and Phillipe Viguier
2. Zeal Without Burnout by Christopher Ash
3. Reset by David Murray
4. Do More Better by Tim Challies
5. What’s Best Next by Matt Perman
6. The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
7. Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller

Young Adults

1. Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
2. This Changes Everything: How The Gospel Transforms the Teen Years by Jaquelle Crow
3. Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung
4. Devoted to God by Sinclair Ferguson
5. Thoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle
6. Counter Culture by David Platt
7. Think by John Piper
8. Think Biblically! Recovering a Christian Worldview by John MacArthur

31 Day Devotional Books

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