74 Books Every Christian Should Read

Table of Contents

• Theology and Christian Loving Books

• Bible Study and Interpretation Books

• Devotional and Inspirational Books

• Church History and Biography Books

Theology and Christian Living

1. "The Cost of Discipleship" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Explores what it means to follow Christ in a modern context.

2. "Knowing God" by J.I. Packer - Explores the nature of God and our relationship with Him.

3. "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster - Discusses spiritual disciplines for the Christian life.

4. "The Knowledge of the Holy" by A.W. Tozer - Explores the attributes of God.

5. "The Ragamuffin Gospel" by Brennan Manning - A reflection on the grace of God.

6. "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence - Explores how to cultivate a constant awareness of God's presence.

7. "Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Explores the nature of Christian community.

8. "The Divine Conspiracy" by Dallas Willard - Explores the teachings of Jesus and their implications for modern life.

9. "Orthodoxy" by G.K. Chesterton - A defense of Christian orthodoxy.

10. "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis - A series of letters from a senior demon to a junior demon about tempting humans.

11. "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à Kempis - Offers spiritual guidance on how to follow Christ.

12. "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" by Eric Metaxas - A biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

13. "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis - A classic explanation of the core beliefs of Christianity.

14. "Desiring God" by John Piper - Discusses the pursuit of joy in God.

15. "The Pursuit of God" by A.W. Tozer - Discusses the longing of the human soul for God.

16. "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom - A memoir of faith and forgiveness in the midst of the Holocaust.

Bible Study and Interpretation

1. "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart - A guide to understanding the different literary genres in the Bible.

2. "The Blue Parakeet" by Scot McKnight - Discusses how to interpret and apply the Bible in a modern context.

3. "Exegetical Fallacies" by D.A. Carson - Discusses common errors in interpreting the Bible.

4. "Grasping God's Word" by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays - A guide to interpreting and applying the Bible.

5. "Introduction to Biblical Interpretation" by William W. Klein, Craig L. Blomberg, and Robert L. Hubbard Jr. - An introductory textbook on biblical hermeneutics.

6. "The Bible Tells Me So" by Peter Enns - Discusses how to approach the Bible in light of modern scholarship.

7. "The Art of Biblical Narrative" by Robert Alter - Explores the literary techniques used in the Bible.

8. "Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament" by Christopher J.H. Wright - Explores how the Old Testament points to Jesus.

9. "How to Read Genesis" by Tremper Longman III - A guide to understanding the book of Genesis.

10. "How to Read the Bible Book by Book" by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart - A guide to reading and understanding each book of the Bible.

11. "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament" by Craig S. Keener - Provides cultural and historical background information for each book of the New Testament.

12. "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament" by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas - Provides cultural and historical background information for each book of the Old Testament.

13. "The NIV Application Commentary" series - A series of commentaries that bridge the gap between the original meaning of the biblical text and its contemporary significance.

14. "How to Study Your Bible" by Kay Arthur - A guide to studying the Bible using the inductive method.

15. "Living by the Book" by Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks - A guide to understanding and applying the Bible.

16. "The Message of the Old Testament" by Mark Dever - Provides an overview of the message and theology of the Old Testament.

17. "The Message of the New Testament" by Mark Dever - Provides an overview of the message and theology of the New Testament.

18. "A Survey of the Old Testament" by Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton - Provides an overview of each book of the Old Testament.

19. "A Survey of the New Testament" by Robert H. Gundry - Provides an overview of each book of the New Testament.

Devotional and Inspirational

1. "My Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers - A daily devotional that challenges readers to deepen their faith.

2. "Streams in the Desert" by L.B. Cowman - A devotional that offers encouragement and comfort through life's trials.

3. "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young - A devotional written from the perspective of Jesus speaking to the reader.

4. "A Year with C.S. Lewis" by C.S. Lewis - A collection of daily readings from the works of C.S. Lewis.

5. "Morning and Evening" by Charles H. Spurgeon - A classic daily devotional that provides morning and evening readings.

6. "The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions" edited by Arthur Bennett - A collection of prayers and devotions from the Puritan tradition.

7. "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à Kempis - Offers spiritual guidance on how to follow Christ.

8. "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence - Explores how to cultivate a constant awareness of God's presence.

9. "Daily Light on the Daily Path" compiled by Samuel Bagster - A collection of daily Bible verses and readings.

10. "A Year of Miracles: Daily Devotions and Reflections" by Marianne Williamson - Offers daily reflections on spiritual growth and miracles.

11. "Devotions for a Sacred Marriage" by Gary L. Thomas - Offers insights and reflections for couples seeking a deeper spiritual connection in their marriage.

12. "Whispers of Hope: 10 Weeks of Devotional Prayer" by Beth Moore - A devotional that focuses on prayer and seeking God's guidance.

13. "The One Year Bible" - A daily reading plan that takes readers through the entire Bible in one year.

14. "The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life" by Rick Warren, Daniel Amen, and Mark Hyman - A devotional and health plan that combines faith and wellness.

15. "Devotions for a Deeper Life" by Oswald Chambers - Offers daily readings to deepen spiritual growth and understanding.

16. "365 Pocket Morning Prayers" by David R. Veerman - A collection of morning prayers for daily inspiration.

17. "365 Pocket Evening Prayers" by David R. Veerman - A collection of evening prayers for daily reflection.

18. "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren - A devotional that helps readers discover their purpose in life.

19. "The Love Dare" by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick - A 40-day devotional for couples to strengthen their marriage.

20. "Every Day in His Presence" by Charles Stanley - A daily devotional that offers insights from the Bible.

Church History and Biographies

1. "The Story of Christianity" by Justo L. González - A comprehensive two-volume history of Christianity.

2. "The Confessions" by Saint Augustine - An autobiographical work that explores Augustine's journey to faith.

3. "Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther" by Roland H. Bainton - A biography of Martin Luther, the leader of the Protestant Reformation.

4. "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom - A memoir of faith and forgiveness in the midst of the Holocaust.

5. "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" by Eric Metaxas - A biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor who resisted the Nazi regime.

6. "The Autobiography of John Wesley" by John Wesley - Wesley's own account of his life and ministry.

7. "The Apostolic Fathers" translated by Bart D. Ehrman - A collection of early Christian writings from the first and second centuries.

8. "The Early Church Fathers" edited by Henry Bettenson - A collection of writings from early Christian theologians.

9. "Foxe's Book of Martyrs" by John Foxe - Chronicles the lives and deaths of Christian martyrs throughout history.

10. "Augustine of Hippo: A Biography" by Peter Brown - A scholarly biography of Saint Augustine.

11. "George Müller of Bristol" by Arthur T. Pierson - A biography of George Müller, a Christian evangelist and the founder of the Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol, England.

12. "The Reformers and Their Stepchildren" by Leonard Verduin - Explores the history of the Radical Reformation and its relationship to the Magisterial Reformation.

13. "The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind" by Mark A. Noll - Examines the intellectual history of evangelicalism in America.

14. "The Rise of Christianity" by Rodney Stark - Explores the social and historical factors that contributed to the spread of Christianity in the ancient world.

15. "John Calvin: A Pilgrim's Life" by Herman J. Selderhuis - A biography of John Calvin, the influential Protestant theologian.

16. "The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation" by Justo L. González - An accessible and engaging history of Christianity.

17. "The Story of Christianity, Volume 2: The Reformation to the Present Day" by Justo L. González - Continues the narrative of Christian history from the Reformation onward.

18. "The Radical Reformission: Reaching Out without Selling Out" by Mark Driscoll - Discusses the challenges and opportunities of modern Christian ministry.

19. "Church History in Plain Language" by Bruce L. Shelley - An easy-to-read overview of Christian history from the early church to the present day.

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