to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
Ephesians 4:12
If you are interested in learning more and getting serious about the Christian faith and way of life, and are looking for some recommendations, this is a good place to start. Recommending a book or site does not mean that we necessarily agree with all of its content. Rather, this is a list of resources that are largely accessible, generally solid, and particularly beneficial in their various categories. Making such recommendations is a central way our elders seek to equip our flock (Ephesians 4:11-13).
Study Bibles
- NKJV Study Bible
- HCSB Study Bible
- Ryrie Study Bible
How to Study the Bible
- Grasping God’s Word, by Duvall and Hays
- Basic Bible Interpretation, by Roy Zuck
- Dispensational Hermeneutics, by Michael Vlach
An Introduction to Theology
- The Story of Reality, by Greg Koukl
- The Words of the Covenant, by Paul Martin Henebury
- Understanding End Times Prophecy, by Paul Benware
- Systematic Theology, by Norman Geisler
- He Will Reign Forever: A Biblical Theology of the Kingdom, by Michael Vlach
On Living the Christian Life
- How to Be Free From Bitterness, by Jim Wilson
- Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness, by Ed Welch
- Respectable Sins, by Jerry Bridges
- The Pursuit of Holiness, by Jerry Bridges
- How to Maintain Joy in Your Life, by Jim Wilson
- Confessions of a Food Catholic, Douglas Wilson
- Anger, Anxiety and Fear: A Biblical Perspective, by Stuart Scott
- Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace, by Heath Lambert
On Marriage and Family
- Reforming Marriage, by Douglas Wilson
- Building a Godly Home, by William Gouge
- The Covenant Household, by Douglas Wilson
- No Mere Mortals, by Toby Sumpter
- Why Children Matter, by Douglas and Nancy Wilson
- Future Men: Raising Boys to Fight Giants, by Douglas Wilson
- Man of the House, by C.R. Wiley
- Federal Husband, by Douglas Wilson
- The Exemplary Husband, by Stuart Scott
- The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman, by Nancy Wilson
- The Excellent Wife, by Martha Peace
- Praise Her in the Gates: The Calling of Christian Motherhood, by Nancy Wilson
- The Silver Lining: A Practical Guide for Grandmothers, by Nancy Wilson
On Salvation
- Free Grace Theology on Trial, by Anthony Badger
- Freely by His Grace, by Hixson, Whitmire, and Zuck
- Grace, Salvation, and Discipleship: How to Understand Some Difficult Bible Passages, by Charles Bing
On the Life of Christ
- The Words and Works of Jesus Christ, by J. Dwight Pentecost
On The Holy Spirit
- The New Covenant Ministry of the Holy Spirit, by Larry Pettegrew
- Strange Fire: The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfeit Worship, by John MacArthur
On The Church
- Nine Marks of a Healthy Church, by Mark Dever
- Church Membership, by Jonathan Leeman
- Going Public, by Bobby Jamieson
On Ethics
- An Introduction to Biblical Ethics, by Robertson McQuilkin and Paul Copan
- Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning, by Wayne Grudem
Devotional
- Valley of Vision, a collection of Puritan prayers from Banner of Truth
- The Puritans: Daily Readings, edited by Randall Pederson
- Psalms for Trials: Meditations on Praying the Psalms, by Lindsey Tollefson
- Virtuous: A Study for Ladies of Every Age, by Nancy Wilson
- Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age, by Nancy Wilson
- The Psalter
- Hymns to the Living God
- Hymns of Grace