Books

Theology Books

The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul Enns

The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul Enns

This is an essential reference work for any Christian desiring to grow in their knowledge of theology.

Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever

Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever

Every pastor, bishop, elder, deacon or person desiring to be a leader in a church or desiring to know what a healthy church should look like needs to read Nine Marks of a Healthy Church.

Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ by John Piper

Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ by John Piper

This 100 page book should be read by thinkers who are willing to consider how an amazing Sovereign God is able to take what men meant for evil and bring about good.

Concentric Circles of Concern by W. Oscar Thompson Jr.

Concentric Circles of Concern by W. Oscar Thompson Jr.

Concentric Circles is a great reminder that outreach begins with those we know.

The Word of God in English by Leland Ryken

The Word of God in English by Leland Ryken

This book is an incredible read in helping serious students of the Bible understand the importance of word-for-word translations of the Bible and the difficulty or translation committee bias often found in dynamic equivalencies like the NIV.

The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin

The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin

This is the most comprehensive book available on the market to accurately address cults from an orthodox opinion.

Saved by Grace by Anthony A Hoekema

Saved by Grace by Anthony A Hoekema

This book should be read only by serious students of the Bible who want to have a better understanding of what the difference is between a reformed Baptist and a freewill Baptist and Calvinism and Arminianism.

The Joy of Living by J. Dwight Pentecost

The Joy of Living by J. Dwight Pentecost

This book can be used for personal Bible study or as a commentary on the book of Philippians.

Basic Theology by Charles Ryrie

Basic Theology by Charles Ryrie

This is a reference book for committed Christians written by a highly respected theologian with easy to understand terms and with personal application in ming.

The Great Doctrines of the Bible by William Evans

The Great Doctrines of the Bible by William Evans

This is a well-organized, clearly outlined and comprehensive examination of the major doctrines of the Christian faith.

The Life Application New Testament Commentary

The Life Application New Testament Commentary

The Life Application New Testament Commentary provides answers to over 2,500 questions that many people ask.

Practical Books

Sketches of Church History by S.M. Houghton

Sketches of Church History by S.M. Houghton

An excellent resource for find several high points and main characters in the history of the church.

Foxe’s Book of Martyrs by John Foxe

Foxe’s Book of Martyrs by John Foxe

This book has been around for many years. It is a history book about many brave Christians that chose to live for God rather than preserve their own life.

Marks of the Messenger By J. Mack Stiles

Marks of the Messenger By J. Mack Stiles

A great, brief book about the effective witness of Christians. It focuses on the messenger delivering the gospel.

30 Days to Understanding the Bible By Max Anders

30 Days to Understanding the Bible By Max Anders

This book is highly recommended from BBC as it is used in Bible classes in our academy.

Why Christians Can’t Trust Psychology By Ed Bulkley

Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot

This is a mind-opening book leading to the realization that psychology has no connection with the Bible and that there is no such thing as Biblical psychology.

Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot

Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot

The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot Shadow of the Almighty is an amazing biography by Elliot’s wife, Elisabeth about a man who made the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of Christ and the advancement of the gospel.

Humility “True Greatness” by CJ Mahaney

Humility “True Greatness” by CJ Mahaney

The sin God hates the most is the sin of “pride.” God states in His word that He is drawn to the humble.

When Sinners Say “I Do” by Dave Harvey

When Sinners Say “I Do” by Dave Harvey

This is the best book I have read on marriage. It is used for pre-maritial counseling at BBC.

Tender Warrior by Stu Weber

Tender Warrior by Stu Weber

Tender Warrior is by far one of the best books for men I have ever read. It presents a challenging call for Christian men to be the balanced man that God expects those He created as males to be.

Passing the Plate by Christian Smith

Passing the Plate by Christian Smith

Passing the Plate is an amazing book about the giving habits of Christians throughout America.

Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Teaching to Change Lives is a concise, brutally honest challenge which takes the casual teacher to the true test of loving Christ–“feeding [His] sheep” (John 21).

The Father Connection by Josh McDowell

The Father Connection by Josh McDowell

The Father Connection is an easy read with many practical, everyday scenarios that we have all lived through at one time or another in our struggles as parents.

The Life God Blesses by Gordon MacDonald

The Life God Blesses by Gordon MacDonald

This book is a helpful guide to those who are interested in learning to listen to God, recognize true spirituality, break free from sin identifying their life’s mission, strengthen their convictions, and become energized for the tasks that God has planned for them.

The Master by John Pollock

The Master by John Pollock

The life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of John. Christ’s humanity combined with His deity will come alive as you read this book.