WHBC Suggested reading

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1 WHBC Suggested reading For those exploring Christianity John Chapman, A fresh start Rico Tice & Barry Cooper, Christianity Explored Tim Keller, The reason for God: Belief in an age of scepticism Devotional life Richard Coekin, Our Father: enjoying God in prayer Phillip Jensen, Just for starters Explore Bible notes John Bunyan, The pilgrim s progress D.A. Carson, For the love of God Vol 1 D.A. Carson, For the love of God Vol 2 D.A. Carson, A call to spiritual reformation: Priorities from Paul and his prayers R. Kent Hughes, Disciplines of a godly man Barbara Hughes, Disciplines of a godly woman Jason Mandryk, Operation world: The definitive prayer guide to every nation (7 th ed, 2010) Don Whitney, Spiritual disciplines of the Christian life Richard Sibbes, The bruised reed

2 Commentaries for use in devotions Andrew Reid, Salvation begins: Reading Genesis today Andrew Reid, Kingdoms in conflict: Reading Daniel today Tullian Tchividjian, Surprised by grace: God s relentless pursuit of rebels (Jonah) Vaughan Roberts, True spirituality (1 Corinthians) Chris Green, Finishing the race: Reading 2 Timothy today J. Alec Motyer, The message of Exodus (BST) Dale Ralph Davis, Joshua: no falling words (Focus on the Bible) Dale Ralph Davis, Judges: such a great salvation (Focus on the Bible) John Piper, A sweet and bitter providence (Ruth) Dale Ralph Davis, 1 Samuel: looking on the heart (Focus on the Bible) Dale Ralph Davis, 2 Samuel: out of every adversity (Focus on the Bible) Dale Ralph Davis, 1 Kings: the wisdom and the folly (Focus on the Bible) Dale Ralph Davis, 2 Kings: the power and the fury (Focus on the Bible) Christopher Ash, Out of the storm (Job) Christopher Ash, Bible delight (Psalm 119) J. V. Fesko, Where wisdom is found: Christ in Ecclesiastes Malcolm Maclean, Royal company (Song of Songs) Barry G. Webb, The message of Isaiah (BST) Derek Kidner, The message of Jeremiah (BST) Dale Ralph Davis, The message of Daniel (BST) Derek Kidner, The message of Hosea (BST) J. Alec Motyer, The message of Amos (BST) D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, From fear to faith (Habakkuk) Barry G. Webb, The message of Zechariah (BST)

3 D. A. Carson, Sermon on the Mount D. A. Carson, Jesus and his friends (John 14-17) John Stott, The message of Acts (BST) John Stott, The message of Romans (BST) Paul Barnett, 1 Corinthians (Focus on the Bible) Tim Keller, Galatians for You Paul Gardner, Ephesians: encouragement and joy in Christ (Focus on the Bible) J. Alec Motyer, The message of Philippians (BST) Dick Lucas, The message of Colossians & Philemon (BST) John Stott, The message of 1 & 2 Thessalonians (BST) John Stott, The message of 1 Timothy & Titus (BST) John Stott, The message of 2 Timothy (BST) J. Alec Motyer, The message of James (BST) Paul Gardner, 2 Peter & Jude (Focus on the Bible) David Jackman, The message of John s letters (BST) Paul Gardner, Revelation (Focus on the Bible) Bible overview / how to read the Bible Christopher Ash, Remaking a broken world D.A. Carson, The God who is there: Finding your place in God s story Vaughan Roberts, God s big picture: Tracing the story-line of the Bible Nigel Beynon & Andrew Sach, Dig deeper Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart, How to read the Bible for all its worth Graeme Goldsworthy, The Goldsworthy Trilogy Wenham, Motyer, Carson & France (eds.), IVP New Bible Commentary Timothy Ward, Words of life: Scripture as the living and active word of God

4 Doctrine Wayne Grudem, Christian beliefs: 20 basics every Christian should know Joshua Harris, Dug down deep: building your life on truths that last D.A. Carson, The difficult doctrine of the love of God John Frame, Salvation belongs to the Lord: An introduction to systematic theology J.I. Packer, Knowing God Wayne Grudem, Systematic theology: An introduction to Biblical doctrine Michael Horton, The Christian faith John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian religion (Battles translation) Trinity Sam Allberry, Connected Mike Reeves, The Good God Fred Sanders, The deep things of God: How the Trinity changes everything Robert Letham, The Holy Trinity John Owen, Communion with the Triune God

5 The person & work of Christ John Piper, The passion of Jesus Christ D.A. Carson, Scandalous: The cross and resurrection of Jesus Mark Meynell, Cross examined Kris Lundgaard, Through the looking glass: Reflections on Christ that change us John Stott, The cross of Christ Steve Jeffery, Mike Ovey & Andrew Sach, Pierced for our transgressions: rediscovering the glory of penal substitution Donald Macleod, The person of Christ John Owen, The glory of Christ The Holy Spirit Graham Beynon, Experiencing the Spirit Sinclair Ferguson, The Holy Spirit J.I. Packer, Keep in step with the Spirit John Owen, The Holy Spirit Salvation John Benton, At the Cross Martin Luther, Freedom John Piper, God is the gospel: Meditations on God s love as the gift of himself

6 John Piper, Finally alive R.C. Sproul, Chosen by God John Murray, Redemption accomplished and applied J.V. Fesko, Justification: Understanding the classic reformed doctrine Christian life Christopher Ash, Listen up! A practical guide to listening to sermons Graham Beynon, Mirror mirror: Discover your true identity in Christ Jerry Bridges, The pursuit of holiness Tim Chester, The ordinary hero: Living the cross and resurrection Tim Chester, Captured by a better vision: living porn-free Kevin deyoung, The hole in our holiness Kevin deyoung, Crazy Busy Tim Keller, The freedom of self-forgetfulness C.J. Mahaney, Living the cross-centred life: keeping the gospel the main thing Vaughan Roberts, Distinctives Vaughan Roberts, Battles Christians face Bryan Chapell, Holiness by grace Kris Lundgaard, The enemy within: Straight talk about the power and defeat of sin John Piper, Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian hedonist John Piper, Don t waste your life Edward T. Welch, When people are big and God is small J.C. Ryle, Holiness John Owen, The mortification of sin

7 The church Graham Beynon, God s new community: New Testament patterns for today s church (2) Mark Dever, What is a healthy church? Joshua Harris, Stop dating the church Mark Dever, Nine marks of a healthy church Gregg Allison, Sojourners and strangers Thomas Schreiner & Shawn Wright (eds.), Believer s baptism: sign of the new covenant in Christ Evangelism / mission John Chapman, Know and tell the gospel Mark Dever, The gospel and personal evangelism Jason Mandryk, Operation world: The definitive prayer guide to every nation (7 th ed, 2010) Randy Newman, Questioning evangelism Rebecca Manley Pippert, Out of the saltshaker: evangelism as a way of life Kevin deyoung & Greg Gilbert, What is the mission of the church? John Piper, Let the nations be glad: The supremacy of God in missions John Frame, Apologetics to the glory of God Guidance Kevin deyoung, Just do Something: How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Liver Shivers, Writing in the sky, etc.

8 Marriage Christopher Ash, Married for God: Making your marriage the best it can be John Piper, This momentary marriage: A parable of permanence Parenting John & Ann Benton, Aren t they lovely when they re asleep? Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson, Give them grace: Dazzling your kids with the love of Jesus Jason Helopoulos, A neglected grace: Family worship in the Christian home For family devotions David Helm, The big picture story Bible Sally Lloyd-Jones, The Jesus Storybook Bible: every story whispers his name Marty Machowski, Long story short Bruce Ware, Big truths for young hearts: teaching and learning the greatness of God Roman Catholicism Ray Galea, Nothing in my hand I bring: Understanding the differences between Roman Catholic and Protestant beliefs Science Edgar Andrews, Who made God? Searching for a theory of everything David Robertson, The Dawkins letters Norman C. Nevin (ed.), Should Christians embrace evolution? Biblical and scientific responses (3)

9 Biography / Church history Faith Cook, Nine day queen of England: Lady Jane Grey Sharon James, In trouble and in joy Sharon James, My heart in his hands Mike Reeves, The unquenchable flame: Introducing the Reformation Mike Reeves, The breeze of the centuries: Introducing great theologians from the Apostolic Fathers to Aquinas Mike Reeves, On giants shoulders: Introducing great theologians from Luther to Barth Don Cormack, Killing fields, living fields (Cambodia) Bob Davey, The power to save (China) Nick Needham, 2,000 years of Christ s power, Part One: The age of the Early Church Fathers Nick Needham, 2,000 years of Christ s power, Part Two: The Middle Ages Nick Needham, 2,000 years of Christ s power, Part Three: Renaissance and Reformation John Piper, The legacy of sovereign joy: God s triumphant grace in the lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin John Piper, The hidden smile of God: The fruit of affliction in the lives of John Bunyan, William Cowper, and David Brainerd John Piper, The roots of endurance: Invincible perseverance in the lives of John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce John Piper, Contending for our all: Defending truth and treasuring Christ in the lives of Athanasius, John Owen, and J. Gresham Machen John Piper, Filling up the afflictions of Christ: The cost of bringing the gospel to the nations in the lives of William Tyndale, Adoniram Judson, and John Paton Noel Piper, Faithful women and their extraordinary God Roland Bainton, Here I stand (Luther) Arnold Dallimore, George Whitefield: The life and times of the great evangelist of the eighteenth century (2 vols.)

10 John Foxe, Foxe s Book of Martyrs Kelly Kapic & Randall Gleason (eds.), The devoted life: an invitation to the Puritan classics J.I. Packer, A quest for godliness: The Puritan vision of the Christian life