Apologetics

Bahnsen, Greg L. Always Ready: Directions for Defending the Faith. Atlanta, GA: American Vision, 1996.

Blanchard, John. Invitation to Live. Durham, England: Evangelical Press, 1991.

Bock, Darrell L. and Daniel B. Wallace. Dethroning Jesus: Exposing Popular Culture's Quest to Unseat the Biblical Christ. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2007.

Keller, Timothy. The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism. New York, NY: Dutton, 2008.

Oliphint, K. Scott. Reasons for Faith: Philosophy in the Service of Theology. Philippsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2006.

Biblical Doctrine/Overview

Boice, James Montgomery. Whatever Happened to The Gospel of Grace?: Rediscovering the Doctrines That Shook the World. Crossway, 2009.

Carson, D. A. The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2010.

Pipa, Joseph A. Westminster Confession Of Faith Study Book: A Study Guide for Churches. Scotland, UK: Christian Focus Publications, 2005.

Vos, J. Geerhardus, and G.I. Williamson. The Westminster Larger Catechism: A Commentary. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publshing 2002.

Watson, Thomas. A Body of Divinity: Contained in Sermons upon the Westminster Assembly's [Shorter] Catechism. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2008.

Williamson, G. I. The Westminster Shorter Catechism: For Study Classes. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2003.

Williamson, G. I. Westminster Confession of Faith: For Study Classes. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publshing, 2004.

Biographies

Augustine of Hippo (St. Augustine). Augustine of Hippo: A Biography by Peter Brown.

Augustine of Hippo (St. Augustine). Augustine of Hippo: A Life by Henry Chadwick.

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Biography by Eberhard Bethge.

Brainerd, David. The Life and Diary of David Brainerd by Jonathan Edwards.

Calvin, John. John Calvin: A Biography by T. H. L. Parker.

Calvin, John. John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor by W. Robert Godfrey.

Edwards, Jonathan. Jonathan Edwards: A Life by George M. Marsden.

Edwards, Jonathan. Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography by Iain H. Murray.

Great Leaders of the Christian Church edited by John D. Woodbridge (Chicago: Moody Press, 1988). This book is a brief sketch (on average 5-6 pages per leader) of over 60 church leaders.

Knox, John. John Knox: A Biography by Peter Hume Brown.

Knox, John. Trumpeter of God: A Biography of John Knox by W. Stanford Reid.

Lloyd-Jones, David Martyn. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (2 volumes) by Iain H. Murray.

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

Machen, J. Gresham. J. Gresham Machen: A Biographical Memoir by Ned B. Stonehouse.

Spurgeon, Charles Haddon. Spurgeon: Prince of Preachers by Lewis Drummond.

Spurgeon, Charles Haddon. C. H. Spurgeon Autobiography (2 volumes).

Stam, John & Betty. The Triumph of John and Betty Stam by Mrs. Howard Taylor.

Whitfield, George. George Whitfield: The Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival (2 volumes) by Arnold Dallimore.

Christianity & Christians: The Basics

Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. New York, NY: Harper Collins, 1980.

Piper, John. Finally Alive: What Happens When We Are Born Again. Minneapolis, MN: Desiring God, 2009.

Whitney, Donald S. How Can I Be Sure I'm A Christian?: What the Bible Says About Assurance of Salvation. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1994.

Church History

Bainton, Roland H. The Reformation of the Sixteenth Century. Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 1985.

Bruce, F. F. New Testament History. New York, NY: Doubleday, 1969.

Chadwick, Henry. The Early Church: The Story of Emergent Christianity from the Apostolic Age to the Dividing of the Ways Between the Greek East and the Latin West. London, England: Penguin Books, 1993.

Hall, Stuart G. Doctrine and Practice in the Early Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991.

Hart, D. G., and John R. Muether. Seeking a Better Country: 300 Years of American Presbyterianism. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2007.

Holifield, E. Brooks. Theology in America: Christian Thought from the Age of the Puritans to the Civil War. New Haven: Yale, 2003.

Kuiper, B.K. The Church in History. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988.

Murray, Iain H. Evangelicalism Divided: A Record of Crucial Change in the Years 1950 to 2000. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2000.

Noll, Mark A. A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992.

Noll, Mark A. Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2000.

Ozment, Steven. The Age of Reform 1250-1550: An Intellectual and Religious History of Late Medieval and Reformation Europe. New Haven: Yale, 1980.

Vidler, Alec R. The Church in an Age of Revolution: 1789 to the Present Day. London, England: Penguin Books, 1990.

Church Life & Membership

Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. New York, NY: Harper Collins, 1980.

Dever, Mark. Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. Crossway, 2004.

Whitney, Donald S. Spiritual Disciplines within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 1996.

Counseling

Chester, Tim. You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behaviour and Negative Emotions. Nottingham, England: IVP, 2008.

Collins, Gary R. Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide, 3rd Edition. Dallas, TX: Thomas Nelson, 2007.

Fitzpatrick, Elyse M., & Dennis E. Johnson. Counsel from the Cross: Connecting Broken People to the Love of Christ. Crossway, 2009.

McMinn, Mark R. Sin and Grace in Christian Counseling. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2008.

VanVonderen, Jeff and Dale & Juanita Ryan. Soul Repair: Rebuilding Your Spiritual Life. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008.

VanVonderen, Jeff. Tried of Trying to Measure Up: Getting Free from the Demands, Expectations, and Intimidation of Well-Meaning People. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 1989.

Welch, Edward T. Addictions. A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2001.

Welch, Edward T. Depression. A Stubborn Darkness: Light for the Path. Winston-Salem, NC: Punch Press, 2004.

Covenant Theology

Horton, Michael. Introducing Covenant Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2009.

Robertson, O. Palmer. Covenants: God's Way with His People. Philadelphia, PA: Great Commission Publications, 1987.

The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism. Edited by Gregg Strawbridge. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2003.

Devotional Reading

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus: Experiencing the Peace and Promise of Christmas. Edited by Nancy Guthrie. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008.

Fitzpatrick, Elyse M. Comforts from the Cross: Celebrating the Gospel One Day at a Time. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2009.

Kuyper, Abraham. To Be Near Unto God. Vancouver, BC: Regent, 2005.

Meade, Starr. Training Hearts Teaching Minds: Family Devotions Based on the Shorter Catechism. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2000.

Murray, Andrew. Humility and Absolute Surrender. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 2005.

Piper, John. Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2006.

Spurgeon, Charles. Morning and Evening: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional Based on the Holy Bible, ESV. Translated by Alistair Begg. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2003.

Doctrines of Grace (derived from The Canons of Dort, 1618-1619)

Boice, James Montgomery & Philip Graham Ryken. The Doctrines of Grace: Rediscovering the Evangelical Gospel. Crossway, 2009.

The Canons of Dort (1618-1619).

Venema, Cornelis P. But for the Grace of God: An Exposition of the Canons of Dort. Reformed Fellowship, 2011.

Ethics

Clowney, Edmund P. How Jesus Transforms the Ten Commandments. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2007.

Douma, J. Responsible Conduct: Principles of Christian Ethics. Translated by Nelson D. Kloosterman. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2003.

Jones, David Clyde. Biblical Christian Ethics. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994.

Keller, Timothy. Generous Justice: How God's Grace Makes Us Just. New York, NY: Dutton, 2010.

Watson, Thomas. The Ten Commandments.

Evangelism

Bonar, Horatius. Words to Winners of Souls. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Pub., 1995.

Boston, Thomas. The Art of Man Fishing. Lafayette, IN: Sovereign Grace Pub., 1979.

Metzger, Will. Tell the Truth: The Whole Gospel to the Whole Person by Whole People. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2002.

Pollard, Nick. Evangelism Made Slightly Less Difficult: How to Interest People Who Aren't Interested. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1997.

Spurgeon, Charles H. The Soul Winner. Lafayette, IN: Sovereign Grace Publishers, 2001.

Stetzer, Ed and Philip Nation. Compelled by Love: The Most Excellent Way to Missional Living. Birmingham, AL: New Hope Publishers, 2008.

Growing in Conformity to Christ

Bridges, Jerry and Bob Bevington. The Bookends of the Christian Life. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2009.

Chapell, Bryan. Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2001

Fitzpatrick, Elyse M. Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008.

Fitzpatrick, Elyse M. Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2001

Fitzpatrick, Elyse M. and Dennis E. Johnson. Counsel from the Cross: Connecting Broken People to the Love of Christ. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2009.

Keller, Timothy J. Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters. New York: Dutton, 2009.

Lovelace, Richard F. Renewal As a Way of Life: A Guidebook for Spiritual Growth. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Pub., 1985.

Mahaney, C. J. Humility: True Greatness. Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah Books, 2005.

Mahaney, C. J. Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing. Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah Books, 2006.

Miller, C. John. Repentance: A Daring Call to Surrender. Fort Washington, PA: CLC Publications, 2009.

Packer, J.I. A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life. Crossway, 1990.

Marriage

Chapell, Bryan. Each for the Other: Marriage as It's Meant to Be. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2006.

Chapman, Gary. Covenant Marriage. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 2003.

Chapman, Gary. The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Chicago, IL: Northfield Pub., 2004.

Eggerichs, Emerson. Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2004.

Harvey, Dave. When Sinners Say “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage. Wapwallopen, PA: Shepherd Press, 2007.

Keller, Timothy J. with Kathy Keller. The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God. New York, NY: Dutton, 2011.

Mahaney, Carolyn. Feminine Appeal: Seven Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2004.

Mahaney, C.J. Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God: What Every Christian Husband Needs to Know. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2004.

Piper, John. This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2009.

Parenting

Cline, Foster and Jim Fay. Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility. Colorado Springs, CO: Pinon Press, 1990.

Fitzpatrick, Elyse, and Jessica Thompson. Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2011.

Kimmel, Tim. Grace Based Parenting. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2004.

Tripp, Paul David. Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens, 2nd Edition. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2001.

Tripp, Tedd. Shepherding a Child's Heart. Wapwallopen, PA: Shepherd's Press, 1995.

VanVonderen, Jeff. Families Where Grace is the Place. Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1992.

Prayer

Brooks, Thomas. The Secret Key to Heaven: The Vital Importance of Prayer. Edinburgh, UK: Banner of Truth Trust, 2009.

Carson, D.A. A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1992.

Chapell, Bryan. Praying Backwards: Transform Your Prayer Life by Beginning in Jesus' Name. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005.

Cranmer, Thomas. The Collects of Thomas Cranmer. Compiled and presented for devotional use by C. Frederick Barbee and Paul F. M. Zahl. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999.

McIntyre, David. The Hidden Life of Prayer: The Life-blood of the Christian. Ross-Shire, Scotland, UK: Christian Focus, 2010.

Miller, Paul E. A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2009.

Old, Hughes Oliphant. Leading in Prayer: A Workbook for Ministers. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995.

The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions. Edited by Arthur Bennett. Edinburgh, UK: Banner of Truth Trust, 2009.

Watson, Thomas. The Lord's Prayer. Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1960.

Watts, Isaac. A Guide to Prayer. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2001.

The Gospel

Blanchard, John. Invitation to Live. Durham, England: Evangelical Press, 1991.

Bridges, Jerry. The Gospel for Real Life: Turning to the Liberating Power of the Cross…Every Day. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2003.

Carson, D.A. Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010.

Horton, Michael. Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002.

Murray, Andrew. The Power of the Blood of Christ. New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House, 1993.

Packer, J. I. and Mark Dever. In My Place Condemned He Stood: Celebrating the Glory of the Atonement. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2007.

Piper, John. Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2006.

Stott, John R.W. The Cross of Christ. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2006.

Worship

Chapell, Bryan. Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009.

Hart, D.G. and John R. Muether. With Reverence and Awe: Returning to the Basics of Reformed Worship. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2002.

Old, Hughes Oliphant. Worship: Reformed according to Scripture. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002.

Worship by the Book. Edited by D. A. Carson. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002.