RECOMMENDED READING

WHY READ?

For followers of Jesus, the Scriptures are central to our identity, just as they were for Jesus himself. Reading, meditating on and studying God's Word is the most important part of the Christian’s literary diet. But there are also a number of other books that help us understand what the Scriptures mean and explain how we can faithfully live them today. Here is a list of recommended books organized in response to various questions.

HOW CAN I STUDY AND MAKE SENSE OF THE BIBLE?

Participate in our church-wide Bible reading plan - The Bible Project: One Story that Leads to Jesus - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/22273

For an overview of the Bible, we'd recommend:

God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible by Vaughan Roberts

Far as the Curse is Found by Michael Williams

These two study Bibles contain helpful explanatory notes and outlines:

The NIV Zondervan Study Bible (ed. D.A. Carson)

The ESV Study Bible (ed. Crossway)

For in depth study of particular books of the Bible, check out:

God’s Word for You series – commentaries on each book of the Bible

Good Book Guides – pamphlets on each book of the Bible

The Bible Speaks Today commentary series (ed. J.A. Motyer and John Stott)

WHAT IS CHRISTIANITY ALL ABOUT?

The Prodigal God by Tim Keller

Basic Christianity by John Stott

WHY IS CHRISTIANITY BELIEVABLE?

Making Sense of God by Tim Keller

Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion by Rebecca McLaughlin

The Reason for God by Tim Keller

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

True Paradox: How Christianity Makes Sense of our Complex World by David Skeel

WHO IS GOD?

Knowing God by J.I. Packer

None Like Him by Jen Wilkin

Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves

HOW CAN I GROW CLOSER TO GOD?

Union with Christ by Rankin Wilburne

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund

Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller

Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

Desiring God by John Piper

The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg

HOW DO I PRAY?

A Praying Life by Paul Miller

The Psalms of Jesus by Kathy and Tim Keller

Praying God’s Word by Beth Moore

HOW CAN I LIVE MY FAITH?

Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work by Tim Keller

Irresistible Faith by Scott Sauls

The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller

True Riches by John Cortines and Gregory Baumer

Sexual Sanity for Men: Re-Creating Your Mind in a Crazy Culture by David White

Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller

When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty by Joni Earekson Tada

HOW CAN I SHARE JESUS WITH MY KIDS?

The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones

The New City Catechism: 52 Questions and Answers for our Hearts and Minds

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler

HOW CAN I SHARE MY FAITH WITH MY NEIGHBORS?

Stay Salt by Rebecca Pippert

The Reluctant Witness by Don Everts

HOW CAN I PURSUE JUSTICE?

Generous Justice by Tim Keller

Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison

Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power by Andy Crouch

Just Courage by Gary Haugen

When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

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