Yes this is new! I’ve been planning to get round to a list of books, and I’ve made a start. Now I’ve started, I’ll keep adding. Recently, I spoke to a men’s breakfast and encouraged them to read good Christian books. As an example, I took along the following books…
Read Doctrine
“Knowing God” J.I.Packer. IVP.
A classic book that speaks of the wonder, glory and joy of knowing God.
Read Devotionally.
A call to Spiritual Reformation. D.A.Carson. Baker
A look at the priorities expressed in the prayers of Paul. Why are our prayers so different?
“You can Change” Tim Chester. IVP
Very highly recommended. A great book about Christian transformation happens through the gospel.
“Living the Cross Centred Life.” C.J.Mahaney. Multnoma
Very highly recommended. A small book with a big message.
“When I don’t desire God… How to fight for joy.” John Piper. Crossway.
The best book on know on the devotional life of a Christian.
Read Old books
“Holiness” J.C.Ryle. Various and online
First published in 1887, a classic book on the nature of true holiness. Reads with surprising freshness today.
Read Christian Biography
The Journal of John Wesley. Various publishers and online.
An entertaining read and full of surprises. An edited volume would be the best choice. A fascinating introduction to one of the most significant figures in British Christian history.
Amazing Grace; The Life of John Newton. John Pollock. Lion.
John Pollock’s biographies make a great introduction to figures in Christian history.
Read for Effectiveness…
“The case for Christ” Lee Strobel, Zondervan.
Lee Strobel who was a legal editor with the Chicago Tribune looks at the credible evidence that Jesus really is the Son of God. Read for effectiveness in personal evangelism.
You might want to try
“How to Obrain Fullness of Power”
by R. A Torrey
and
“The Wonderful Spirit filled Life”
by Dr Charles Stanley.
Dont be put off by their titles. Both Advocate a disciplined life and both warn Christians not to desire the fullness of spirit for personal gain but to enable us to carry out a life of service to Him, so that we can be that pleasing aroma.
Some good books listed and some very good authors. I’d never heard of D.A. Carson until recently, anything I’ve read by him is very good. Read something recently he wrote about mission and he recomends the NTM chronological teaching approach. Have enjoyed the site and will visit again. – Recomended to me by Mr Hulland.