There are many books out there. Life is short and there’s much to do, so we do well help each other make the most of our reading by giving and receiving recommendations. Here are a few books that have helped me to clarify the position of Christ in, through, and over all of life.
For an Introduction to Christianity
Basic Christianity
by John Stott
Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
by John Piper
Knowing God
by J.I. Packer
King’s Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus
by Timothy Keller
What is The Gospel?
by Greg Gilbert
Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis
Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
by Timothy Keller
On Who God Is
The Pleasures of God: Meditations on God’s Delight in Being God
by John Piper
The Knowledge of the Holy
by A.W. Tozer
On Jesus Christ and Salvation
Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus
by Carson
The Cross of Christ
by John Stott
On The Christian Life
The Religious Affections
by Jonathan Edwards
Pilgrim’s Progress
by John Bunyon
A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World
by Paul Miller
A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers
by D.A. Carson
You Can Change: God’s Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions
by Tim Chester
Christ Formed in You: The Power of the Gospel for Personal Change
by Brian Hedges
Note to Self: The Discipline of Preaching to Yourself
by Joe Thorn
A Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God’s Love
by Milton Vincent
Life’s Big Questions: Six Major Themes Traced Through the Bible
by Vaughn Roberts
Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength
by Bryan Chapell
How People Change
by Timothy Lane, Paul Tripp
Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave
by Edward Welch
On Marriage
When Sinners Say “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage
by Dave Harvey
What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage
by Paul Tripp
Sex and the Supremecy of Christ
eds. John Piper, Justin Taylor
On Loving the Vulnerable
Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches
by Russell Moore
Wrestling With An Angel: A Story of Love, Disability and the Lessons of Grace
by Greg Lucas
On Being Men and Women
What’s the Difference?: Manhood and Womanhood Defined According to the Bible
by John Piper
A Guide to Biblical Manhood
by Randy Stinson, Dan Dumas
On Worldview and Culture
Above All Earthly Powers: Christ in a Postmodern World
by David Wells
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog
by James Sire
He Is There and He Is Not Silent
by Francis Schaeffer
Escape from Reason
by Francis Schaeffer
For Children
The Big Picture Story Bible
by David Helm
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
by Sally Lloyd-Jones
The Mighty Acts of God: A Family Bible Story Book
by Starr Meade
The Church History ABCs: Augusting and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith
by Stephen Nichols
Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God
by Bruce Ware
For Defending Life
Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice
by Beckwith
The Politics of Abortion
by Ann Hendershott
Embryo: A Defense of Human Life
by Robert P. George and Christopher Tollefsen
Abortion Rites: A Social History of Abortion in America
by Marvin Olasky
On Politics and Economics
Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy
by Thomas Sowell
Applied Economics: Thinking Beyond Stage One
by Thomas Sowell
Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics
by Hebry Hazlitt
A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles
by Thomas Sowell
Money, Greed, and God: Why Capitalism Is the Solution and Not the Problem
by Jay Richards
Politics and the Greatest Good: The Case for Prudence in the Public Square
by Clarke Forsythe
The Contested Public Square: The Crisis of Christianity and Politics
by Greg Forster
The Tragedy of American Compassion
by Marvin Olasky
For Reading the Bible
God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible
by Vaughn Roberts
Reading the Bible for All It’s Worth
by Gordon Fee, Douglas Stuart
According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible
by Graeme Goldsworthy
The Message of the Old Testament: Promises Made
by Mark Dever
The Message of the New Testament: Promises Kept
by Mark Dever
40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible
by Robert Plummer
For Discipleship
One-to-One Bible Reading: A Simple Guide for Every Christian
by David Helm
John Stott Bible Studies
by John Stott
On Church and Ministry
The Trellis and The Vine: The Ministry Mind-Shift That Changes Everything
by Colin Marshall, Tony Payne
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
by Mark Dever
Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God
by Bob Kauflin
The Cross and Christian Ministry: Leadership Lessons from 1 Corinthians
by D.A. Carson
Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry
by John Piper
Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome
by Kent Hughes
A Display of God’s Glory: Basics of Church Structure
by Mark Dever
On Suffering
Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts
by Bridges
A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God’s Sovereignty
by Joni Eareckson Tada
Just the Way I Am: God’s Good Design in Disability
by Krista Horning
Holding On to Hope: A Pathway through Suffering to the Heart of God
by Nancy Guthrie
Be Still, My Soul: 20 Classic and Contemporary Readings on the Problem of Pain
ed. Nancy Guthrie
