The following is a list of books which may be helpful for those seeking additional instruction about core Christian beliefs. Though this list is nowhere near exhaustive either in topics covered or in the books underneath each topic, and though Gospel of Grace Church does not fully endorse everything taught in each book, we hope this reading list will aide you in living a more Christ-centered, God-glorifying life.
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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.
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Biblical Doctrine/Overview
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.
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.
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Christian 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.
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Church life & Membership
Cummings, Calvin Knox. Confessing Christ. Suwanee, GA: Great Commission Publications, 1992. Whitney, Donald S. Spiritual Disciplines within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 1996.
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Covenant Theology
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.
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Daily Devotional Reading
Fitzpatrick, Elyse M. Comforts from the Cross: Celebrating the Gospel One Day at a Time. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2009.
Meade, Starr. Training Hearts Teaching Minds: Family Devotions Based on the Shorter Catechism. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2000.
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.
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Evangelism
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.
Stetzer, Ed and Philip Nation. Compelled by Love: The Most Excellent Way to Missional Living. Birmingham, AL: New Hope Publishers, 2008.
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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.
Mahaney, C. J. Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing. Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah Books, 2006.
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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.
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.
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Parenting
Kimmel, Tim. Grace Based Parenting. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2004.
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.
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Prayer
Chapell, Bryan. Praying Backwards: Transform Your Prayer Life by Beginning in Jesus’ Name. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. Miller, Paul E. A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2009.
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The Gospel
Bridges, Jerry. The Gospel for Real Life: Turning to the Liberating Power of the Cross…Every Day. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2003.
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.
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The New Birth
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.
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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.
Worship by the Book. Edited by D. A. Carson. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002.
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