books

(according to topic in alphabetical order)

apologetics (defense of the faith)

Every Thought Captive- Richard Pratt, Jr.

The Case for Christ- Lee Strobel

basic christianity

Mere Christianity- C.S. Lewis

Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel- Michael Horton

Basic Christianity- John R.W. Stott

bibles

The Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible (NIV)

English Standard Version (ESV) Bible

New Geneva Study Bible (New King James Version)

biblical world and life view

The World According to God- Greg Johnson

the church

The Enduring Community: Embracing the Priority of the Church- Brian Habig & Les Newsome

church history

Pocket History of the Church- D. Jeffrey Bingham

Church History in Plain Language- Bruce Shelley

A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life- J.I. Packer

Revival and Revivalism- Ian Murray

Our Legacy: The History of Christian Doctrine- John D. Hannah

christian living

When People are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man- Edward T. Welch

Desiring God- John Piper

The Enemy Within: Straight Talk about the Power and Defeat of Sin- Kris Lundgaard

The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness- Jerry Bridges

The Pleasures of God- John Piper

Through the Looking Glass: Reflections on Christ that Change Us- Kris Lundgaard

Children of the Living God- Sinclair Ferguson

evangelism/ missions

The Heart of Evangelism- Jerram Barrs

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God- J.I. Packer

Tell the Truth:The Whole Gospel to the Whole Person by Whole People- Will Metzger

Let the Nations Be Glad- John Piper

God's will

Step by Step: Divine Guidance for Ordinary Christians- James C. Petty

Finding God's Will: A Pagan Notion- Bruce Waltke

how to study the bible

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth- Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart

Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible- Daniel M. Doriani

New Bible Dictionary: 3rd Edition- I. Howard Marshall J. I. Packer (Editor) A. R. Millard (Editor)

marriage

Each for the Other: Marriage As It's Meant to Be- Bryan Chapell

philosophy/knowledge

Longing to Know: The Philosophy of Knowledge for Ordinary People- Esther Meek

prayer

The Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions

Pray with Your Eyes Open- Richard L. Pratt

sexuality

Not Even A Hint: Guarding Your Heart Against Lust- Joshua Harris

False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction- Dr. Harry Schaumburg

Pure Freedom: Breaking the Addiction to Pornography- Mike Cleveland

theology

Knowing God- J.I. Packer

Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel- Michael Horton

Bitesize Theology: an ABC of the Christian Faith- Peter Jeffery

The Five Points of Calvinism: Defined, Defended, Documented- Steele and Thomas

Summary of Christian Doctrine- Louis Berkhof

The Christian Life- Sinclair Ferguson

Redemption: Accomplished and Applied- John Murray

Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms

women's issues

Lady in Waiting- Debby Jones and Jackie Kendall

Eve's Revenge- Lilian Calles Barger