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RECOMMENDED READING

 

Evangelism

The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, by Mark Dever

The Way of the Master, by Ray Comfort

Share Jesus Without Fear, by William Fay

 

Spiritual Disciplines/Discipleship

Our Sufficiency in Christ by John Mac Arthur

Simplify Your Spiritual Life by Donald S Whitney

Surviving Spiritual Mismatch by Lee Strobel

The Art of Forgiveness by Lewis B. Smedes

Spiritual Depression by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

The Gospel According to Jesus by John MacArthur

The Gospel According to the Apostles by John MacArthur

Living The Cross-Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney

 

History

By His Grace and For His Glory: A Historical, theological and Practical Study of the Doctrines of Grace in Baptist Life. Revised and Expanded 20th Anniversary Edition, by Tom Nettles

The Reformation: How a Monk and a Mallet Changed the World, by Stephen J. Nichols

 

Moral Development

The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis

Choosing the Good by Dennis P. Hollinger

Ethics: Choosing Right in a World Gone Wrong, by James P. Eckman

Principles of Conduct, Aspects of Biblical Ethics, by John Murray

Also see the listings under "Sanctification"

 

Devotionals

The Screwtape Letters and Screwtape Proposes a Toast by C.S. Lewis

True Spirituality by Francis A. Schaeffer

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, Revised and Updated by L. Edward Hazelbaker

Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon

Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul, by Phillip Doddridge

A Year with Your Children in the Bible, by Jim Cromarty

31 Days Toward Intimacy with God, by Joni Eareckson Tada

Pearls of Great Price: 366 Daily Devotional Readings by Joni Eareckson Tada

 

Biblical Studies

Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels by Scott McKnight, et.al.

The Message of the New Testament: Promises Kept, by Mark Dever

Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Paul: Apostle of God's Glory in Christ, by Thomas R. Schreiner

Biblical Theology, by Geehardus Vos

Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, by J. C. Ryle

Basic Bible Interpretation by Roy B. Zuck

How to Interpret the Bible by John MacArthur

 

Prayer

The Lord's Prayer, by Thomas Watson

A Guide to Prayer, by Isaac Watts

Prayer, by John Bunyan

Praying Backwards, by Bryan Chapell

Alone With God by John MacArthur

Valley of Vision: Puritan Prayers and Devotionals by Arthur Bennett

 

Sanctification

Holiness by J. C. Ryle

Humility: The Forgotten Virtue by Wayne A. Mack

The Mortification of Sin, by John Owen (Puritan Paperbacks)

Apostasy from the Gospel, by John Owen (Puritan Paperbacks)

The Holy Spirit, by John Owen (Puritan Paperbacks)

Keeping the Heart, by John Favel

Doctrine of Repentance, by Thomas Watson

Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You, by John MacArthur

 

Biographies/Autobiographies - Examples to Follow

The Confessions of St. Augustine

Joni, by Joni Eareckson Tada

Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther, by Rowland H. Bainton

Calvin: A Biography, by Bernard Cottret & M. Wallace McDonald

Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography, by Iain Murray

Jack: A Life of C. S. Lewis, by George Sayer

George Whitefield, by Arnold A. Dallimore

John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitken

Spurgeon: A New Biography by Arnold Dallimore

An Unexpected Journey: Discovering Reformed Christianity by W. Robert Godfrey

Young, Restless, Reformed by Collin Hansen

 

Apologetics

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel

The Case for Creation by Lee Strobel

I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Geisler and Turek

The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller

The Case for the Real Jesus by Lee Strobel

 

Theology

Knowing God by J. I. Packer

Learning Theology with the Church Fathers by Christopher A. Hall

The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination by Loraine Boettner

The Invisible Hand by R.C. Sproul

Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray

Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem

The God Who Loves by John MacArthur

A Body of Divinity, by Thomas Watson

Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, 2nd Edition by Walter Elwell, Editor

Calvinism: A Southern Baptist Dialogue by Brad Waggoner and Ray Clendenen

Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches by John S. Hammett

Chosen for Life by Sam Storms

Arminian Theology by Roger E. Olson (Note: This is an excellent book which opposes Calvinism. It is recommended so one can study both sides of the Arminian/Calvinism debate).

The Five Points of Calvinism by David Steele, Curtis Thomas, Lance Quinn

A Journey in Grace: A Theological Novel by Richard P. Belcher

 

Dealing With Loss and Grieving

Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love by Raymond R. Mitsch and Lynn Brookside

Grieving a Suicide: A Loved One's Search for Comfort, Answers & Hope by Albert Y. Hsu

What Can I Say? How to Talk to People in Grief by Roger F. Miller

31 Days Toward Overcoming Adversity, by Joni Eareckson Tada

 

Women

Surrender: The Heart God Controls by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Holiness: The Heart God Purifies by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Brokenness: The Heart God Revives by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith by Ace Collins

 

We recommend the work of the following classic and contemporary authors:

Kay Arthur

James Montgomery Boice

Nancy Leigh DeMoss

D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

John Mac Arthur

John Murray

John Owen

Philip Ryken

R. C. Sproul

Charles Spurgeon

Joni Eareckson Tada

James R. White.


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RECOMMENDED WEBSITES

Bible Study  
Bible Gateway http://www.biblegateway.com
Christianity Today http://www.christianitytoday.com
Living Proof Ministries with Beth Moore http://www.lproof.org
Revive Our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss http://www.reviveourhearts.com
Grace to You with John MacArthur http://www.gty.org/radio
Desiring God with John Piper http://www.desiringgod.org
Ligonier Ministries with R.C. Sproul http://www.ligonier.org
   
Spiritual Growth  
Donald Whitney http://www.spiritualdisciplines.org
Banner of Truth http://www.banneroftruth.org
   
Christianity & Culture  
The Barna Group http://www.barna.org
Leadership University http://www.leaderu.com
Hollywood Jesus http://www.hollywoodjesus.com
Bsafe http://www.bsafe.com
The Albert Mohler Radio Program http://www.albertmohler.com/radio
   
Christian Resources  
Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptist http://kncsb.org
Lifeway http://www.lifeway.com/magazines
Eastern Nebraska Baptist Association http://www.enbasbc.org
   
 

 


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