Recommended Reading List
Those Who Have Gone Before Us: All by John Piper
You Will Be Eaten By Cannibals: Missionary John Paton (MUST READ!)
Roots of Endurance: John Newton; Charles Simeon; William Wilberforce (MUST READ!)
How Few There Are Who Die So Hard: Adoniram Judson (MUST READ!)
Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce (MUST READ!)
May I Never Loiter on My Heavenly Journey: David Brainerd (MUST READ!)
A God-Entranced Vision of All Things: Jonathan Edwards (MUST READ!)
John Calvin and His Passion for the Majesty of God (MUST READ!)
21 Servants of Sovereign Joy (MUST READ!)
Preaching Through Adversity: Life of C. H. Spurgeon (MUST READ!)
Contending for Our All: Athanasius, John Owen, J. Gresham Machen (MUST READ!)
The Hidden Smile of God: Lives of John Bunyan; William Cowper; David Brainerd (MUST READ!)
John Calvin and His Passion for the Majesty of God(MUST READ!)
The Legacy of Sovereign Joy: Augustine, Luther, Calvin (MUST READ!)
Bible Study Helps
E-Sword Bible Software (free software)
Holman Bible Dictionary
Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Bible Studio – Bible Atlas, Concordance, Dictionary, Pictures, etc.
Studies in Cultural Changes to Truth
Taking God at His Word, Kevin DeYoung
The Intolerance of Tolerance, D. A. Carson
Christless Christianity, Michael Horton
The Church Awakening: Urgent Call for Renewal, Charles Swindoll
The Disappearance of God, R. Albert Mohler
Culture Shift, R. Albert Mohler
Agenda 21, Ron Taylor
Follow Me, David Platt
The Vanishing Conscience, John MacArthur
Strange Fire, John MacArthur
The Gospel According to Jesus, John MacArthur
The Gospel According to the Apostles, John MacAruthur
The End of Reason, Ravi Zacharias
No Place for Sovereignty, R. K. McGrieger Wright
God in the Wastelands: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams, David F. Wells
Losing Our Virtue, David F. Wells
No Place for Truth, David F. Wells
God in the Whirlwind, David F. Wells
Above All Earthly Powers: Christ in a Postmodern World, David F. Wells
Turning to God: Biblical Conversion in the Modern World, David F. Wells
Relativism, Francis J. Beckwith and Gregory Koukl (MUST READ)
Love Your God with All Your Mind, J. P. Moreland
On Guard (Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision, William Lane Craig
Kingdom Triangle (Recover the Christian Mind . . .), JP Moreland
Fit Bodies, Fat Minds, Os Guinness (MUST READ)
The Call, Os Guinness
Ten Indictments against the Modern Church, Paul Washer NEW!
The Gospel’s Power and Message (Recovering the Gospel), Paul Washer NEW!
The Gospel Call and True Conversion (Recovering the Gospel), Paul Washer NEW!
Gospel Assurance and Warnings (Recovering the Gospel), Paul Washer NEW!
HEADCOVERING
Recommended Reading Page (click here)
Headcovering Throughout Christian History, David Philips (available in Kindle)
Covered Glory – Condensed (PDF)
Covered Glory, David Philips (PDF) NEW! (Biblical)
Sign of Authority, Wayne Jackson (PDF) NEW! (Biblical, Good Exegesis, Good Arguments for Objections)
Doctrine
The Satisfaction of Christ (Studies in the Atonement), Arthur W. Pink
The Holy Sabbath, Arthur W. Pink
Proof that the First Day of the Week is the True Christian Sabbath, John Bunyan
The Knowledge of God, Stephen Charnock
The Passover Blood (God’s Wrath), Vincent Cheung
Sufficient and Profitable: The Authority, Sufficiency, and Utility of Scripture, Vincent Cheung
The Author of Sin, Vincent Cheung
On Good and Evil, Vincent Cheung
The God of Disasters, Vincent Cheung
The Problem of Evil, Vincent Cheung
God the Author (Absolute Sovereignty), Vincent Cheung
Born-Again: Exposition of John 3:1-21, Vincent Cheung
No Other God, John M. Frame
The Doctrine of God, John M. Frame
God’s Sovereign Grace, James R. White
The Grand Demonstration: A Biblical Study of the So-Called Problem of Evil, Jay Adams
God and Evil: The Problem Solved, Gordon Clark
Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, Loraine Boettner
No Place for Sovereignty, R. K. McGregor Wright
The Attributes of God, Arthur W. Pink
Absolutes of God, M Slick
The Holy Spirit, Arthur W. Pink
The Existence and Attributes of God: Vol 1, Stephen Charnock
The Existence and Attributes of God: Vol 2, Stephen Charnock
Scripture Alone, James R. White
The Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther
The Sovereignty of God, Arthur W. Pink
A Study of Dispensationalism, Arthur W. Pink
The God Who Justifies, James R. White
The Justification of God, John Piper
Almighty Over All, R. C. Sproul, Jr.
The Divine Inspiration of the Bible, Arthur W. Pink
Interpretation of Scripture, Arthur W. Pink
Eternal Security, Arthur W. Pink
Election, Arthur W. Pink
Divine Covenants, Arthur W. Pink
Eternal Punishment, Arthur W. Pink
Gleanings from the Godhead, Arthur W. Pink
The Doctrine of Reconciliation, Arthur W. Pink
The Doctrine of Sanctification, Arthur W. Pink
Man’s Impotence, Arthur W. Pink
The Total Depravity of Man, Arthur W. Pink
Regeneration or the New Birth, Arthur W. Pink
A Fourfold Salvation, Arthur W. Pink
Discourses on regeneration and reconciliation, Stephen Charnock
Counted Righteous in Christ, John Piper
Chosen by God, R. C. Sproul
The Doctrine of Justification, Arthur W. Pink
The Doctrine of Revelation, Arthur W. Pink
Easy Chairs; Hard Words (easy reading on the Doctrines of Grace), Douglas Wilson (for excerpts from this book click here)
Mighty Christ (Touching Glory), R. C. Sproul
The Mystery of the Holy Spirit, R. C. Sproul
Grace Unknown (The Heart of Reformed Theology), R. C. Sproul
The Holiness of God, R. C. Sproul
The Forgotten Trinity, James R. White
One Holy Passion (The Attributes of God). R. C. Sproul
Predestination, Gordon H. Clark
Whatever Happened to the Gospel of Grace?, James Montgomery Boice
The Glory of Christ, R. C. Sproul
Observations on the Divine Attributes, Jerome Zanchuis
Absolute Predestination, Jerome Zanchuis
Reprobation Asserted, John Bunyan
The Sovereignty of Grace, Arthur Custance
Saints’ Everlasting Rest, Richard Baxter
The Sovereignty of God in Providence, John Reisinger
Whosoever Will, Herman Hoeksema
The Wonder of Grace, Herman Hoeksema
Predestination: The Heart of the Gospel, Herman Hoeksema
The Biblical Doctrine of Election, C. D. Cole
What in the World Is Going On? A Study of God’s Plan for Man, Bob Deffinbaugh
The Atonement Selected Readings on the Atonement of Christ, Various Authors
An Antidote Against Arminianism, Christopher Ness
Jehovah-Jireh: A Treatise on Providence, William S. Plumer
Summary of Christian Doctrine, Louis Berkhof
Manual of Christian Doctrine, Louis Berkhof
Studies in Strong Doctrines, Davis W. Huckabee
The God Who Hears, W. Bingham Hunter (Excellent book on prayer)
Prayer and Revelation, Vincent Cheung
Doctrine of Repentance, Thomas Watson
Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ, John Piper (EXCELLENT)
Finally Alive (Doctrine of Regeneration), John Piper (EXCELLENT)
Covenant Theology: A Baptist Distinction, ed. Earl M. Blackburn
(A must to understand the “NEW COVENANT” in the LORD’s SUPPER)
The Law and the Gospel, Earnest C. Reisinger
Predestination, Election, and Sanctification Made Plain, Orson P. Jones
Lord and Christ (Lordship Controversy, Ernest C. Reisinger
Ten Indictments against the Modern Church, Paul Washer
The Law and the Saint, A. W. Pink
Christian Liberty, A. W. Pink
Devoted to God (Blueprints for Sanctification), Sinclair B. Ferguson NEW (Best book on Sanctification)
The Gospel’s Power and Message (Recovering the Gospel), Paul Washer NEW!
The Gospel Call and True Conversion (Recovering the Gospel), Paul Washer NEW!
Gospel Assurance and Warnings (Recovering the Gospel), Paul Washer NEW!
Repentance, A. W. Pink — MUST READ
Strange Fire, John Macarthur
Devoted to God, Sinclair Ferguson (Great book on the doctrine of sanctification)
From the Mouth of God, Sinclair Ferguson (Reading and Applying the Word of God)
Apologetics and Philosophy
Ultimate Questions, Vincent Cheung
Presuppositional Confrontations, Vincent Cheung
Apologetics in Conversation, Vincent Cheung
Captive to Reason, Vincent Cheung
The Preacher Speaks Philosophy, Vincent Cheung
No Other GOD (A Response to Open Theism), John M. Frame
Apologetics to the Glory of God, John M. Frame
Tearing Down Strongholds and Defending the Truth, R. C. Sproul, Jr. (Excellent short course on modern thinking)
Lifeviews: Make a Christian Impact on Culture and Society, R. C. Sproul
The Consequences of Ideas: Understanding the Concepts that Shaped Our World, R. C. Sproul
Defending Your Faith: An Introduction to Apologetics, R. C. Sproul
Students in the Real World, Vincent Cheung
Ultimate Issues, R. C. Sproul
Sermonettes, Volume 1, Vincent Cheung
On Guard (Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision, William Lane Craig
Systematic Theology
Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem
A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith, Robert L. Reymond
Institutes of the Christian Religion, Volumes I and II, John Calvin
A Systematic Study of Bible Doctrine, Thomas Paul Simmons
Manual of Theology, J. L. Dagg
Systematic Theology, Louis Berkhof
A Body of Doctrinal and Practical Divinity, John Gill
Studies in Systematic Theology, John Stevenson
Definitions of Doctrine (Volume I: Doctrine of God), C. D. Cole
Definitions of Doctrine (Volume II: Sin, Salvation, Service), C. D. Cole
Definitions of Doctrine (Volume III: The New Testament Church), C. D. Cole
Systematic Theology, Vincent Cheung
Studies in Strong Doctrine, Davis W. Huckabe
Abstract of Systematic Theology, James P. Boyce
1689 Second Baptist Confession of Faith,
Strange Fire, John Macarthur
Systematic Study of Bible Doctrine, Thomas Paul Simmons
On-Line Commentaries at Precept Austin
On-Line Commentaries at Bible.org
Free Books (Very Good Books) by John Piper
On-Line Library of Commentaries and Articles by Vincent Cheung
Chapel Library (free e-books): www.chapellibrary.org
Commentaries (Old Testament)
Genesis, James Montgomery Boice
Gleanings in Genesis, Arthur W. Pink
Genesis: From Paradise to Patriarchs, Bob Deffinbaugh
The Gospel in Genesis, Henry Law
Genesis 1-15, C. H. Mackintosh
Genesis 16-50, C. H. Mackintosh
Gleanings in Exodus, Arthur W. Pink
The Gospel in Exodus, Henry Law
Exodus: The Birth of a Nation, Bob Deffinbaugh
Exodus 1-14, C. H. Mackintosh
Exodus 15-40, C. H. Mackintosh
Leviticus: Sacrifice and Sanctification, Bob Deffinbaugh
The Gospel in Leviticus, Henry Law
Leviticus 1-5:13, C. H. Mackintosh
Leviticus 5:14-14, C. H. Mackintosh
Leviticus 15-27, C. H. Mackintosh
The Law of the Offerings, Andrew Jukes (very helpful in understanding the five offerings in Leviticus 1-7)
The Gospel in Numbers, Henry Law
Numbers 1-8, C. H. Mackintosh
Numbers 9-16, C. H. Mackintosh
Numbers 17-36, C. H. Mackintosh
The Gospel in Deuteronomy, Henry Law
Deuteronomy 1-3, C. H. Mackintosh
Deuteronomy 4, C. H. Mackintosh
Deuteronomy 5-7, C. H. Mackintosh
Deuteronomy 8-13, C. H. Mackintosh
Deuteronomy 14-19, C. H. Mackintosh
Deuteronomy 20-34, C. H. Mackintosh
Gleanings in Joshua, Arthur W. Pink
Joshua (No Falling Words), Dale Ralph Davis
Samson and His Faith, Vincent Cheung
1 Samuel (Looking on the Heart), Dale Ralph Davis
2 Samuel (Out of Every Adversity), Dale Ralph Davis
A Study of 1 Samuel, Bob Deffinbaugh
A Study of 2 Samuel, Bob Deffinbaugh
The Life of David, Arthur W. Pink
The Life of Elijah, Arthur W. Pink
Gleanings from Elisha, Arthur W. Pink
Esther: A Study of Divine Providence, Bob Deffinbaugh
The Treasury of David, (Psalms), C. H. Spurgeon
Psalms, Henry Law
Song of Solomon, Henry Law
Isaiah (Volumes I-III), Edward J. Young
Daniel: Relating Prophecy to Piety, Bob Deffinbaug
The Seventy Weeks and the Great Tribulation, Philip Mauro
The Coming Prince, Sir Robert Anderson
God Strengthens (Ezekiel), Derek Thomas
Jonah, Bob Deffinbaugh
“Be” Series by Warren W. Wiersbe
Minor Prophets, James Montgomery Boice
Malachi, Vincent Cheung
Commentaries (New Testament)
John MacArthur’s Series on the New Testament
“Be” Series, Warren W. Wiersbe
Matthew, J.C. Ryle
Matthew, James Montgomery Boice
The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13, Arthur W. Pink
The Sermon on the Mount, Vincent Cheung
Luke, J.C. Ryle
Luke: The Gospel of the Gentiles, Bob Deffinbaugh
Mark, J. C. Ryle
Why Four Gospels? Arthur W. Pink
An Exposition of the Sermon on the Mount, Arthur W. Pink
The Gospel of John, Arthur W. Pink (Vol. 1)
The Gospel of John, Arthur W. Pink (Vol. 2)
The Gospel of John, Arthur W. Pink (Vol. 3)
John, J. C. Ryle
John: That You Might Believe, Bob Deffinbaugh
Born-Again: Exposition of John 3:1-21, Vincent Cheung
Acts: Christ at Work through His Church, Bob Deffinbaugh
Acts, James Montgomery Boice
Romans, James Montgomery Boice
Romans: The Righteousness of God, Bob Deffinbaugh
1 Corinthians: True Spirituality, Bob Deffinbaugh
2 Corinthians: Religious Affections, Bob Deffinbaugh
Galatians: The Gospel and God’s Grace, Bob Deffinbaugh
Ephesians, James Montgomery Boice
Galatians, Vincent Cheung
Ephesians: The Glory of God in the Church, Bob Deffinbaugh
Ephesians, Henry Law
Ephesians, Vincent Cheung
Philippians: To Live Is Christ, Bob Deffinbaugh
Philippians, James Montgomery Boice
Philippians, Vincent Cheung
Colossians, Vincent Cheung
1 & 2 Thessalonians, Vincent Cheung
1 Timothy, Vincent Cheung
Hebrews, Arthur W. Pink (Vol 1)
Hebrews, Arthur W. Pink (Vol 2)
Hebrews, Arthur W. Pink (Vol 3)
1 Peter, Vincent Cheung
2 Peter: Standing on the Promises of God, Bob Deffinbaugh
1 Peter: The Glory of Suffering, Bob Deffinbaugh
James: The Tests of True Religion, Bob Deffinbaugh
Behold He Cometh (Revelation), Herman Hoeksema
Christian Living
Radical, David Platt (read Chapter 1 click here)
Follow Me, David Platt (read Chapter 1 click here)
The Works of John Bunyan Vol 1, John Bunyan (MUST READ)
The Works of John Bunyan Vol 2, John Bunyan (MUST READ)
The Works of John Bunyan Vol 3, John Bunyan (MUST READ)
The Almost Christian Discovered, Matthew Mead
Pleasing God, R. C. Sproul
Suffering and the Sovereignty of God, John Piper
What Jesus Demands from the World, John Piper (NEW)
Students in the Real World, Vincent Cheung
Desiring God, John Piper
The Noble Bereans, Vincent Cheung
Trusting God Even When Life Hurts, Jerry Bridges
The Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges
Don’t Waste Your Life, John Piper
The Practice of Godliness, Jerry Bridges
Practical Christianity, Arthur W. Pink
Spiritual Growth, Arthur W. Pink
Profiting from the Word, Arthur W. Pink
Studies on Saving Faith, Arthur W. Pink
A Hunger for God, John Piper
What Jesus Demands from the World, John Piper
What Is the Difference? (Manhood and Womanhood), John Piper
God Is the Gospel, John Piper
Supremacy of Christ, John Piper
What Does It Mean to Love Your Neighbor As Yourself, John Piper
When the Darkness Will Not Lift, John Piper
Brothers, We Are Not Professionals, John Piper
Still Not Professionals, John Piper
Sex and the Supremacy of Christ, John Piper
Stand, John Piper
Thinking, Loving, Doing, John Piper
Risk Is Right, John Piper
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, John Piper
When I Don’t Desire God (How to Fight for Joy), John Piper
Surprised by Suffering, R. C. Sproul
Life of Faith, Arthur W. Pink
A Guide to Fervent Prayer, Arthur W. Pink
Holiness, J. C. Ryle
Practical Religion, J. C. Ryle
The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Valley of Vision (Prayer), Arthur Bennett, editor
Warnings to the Churches, J. C. Ryle
Christ’s Call to Discipleship, James Montgomery Boice
The Shadow of the Cross (Studies in Self-Denial), Walter J. Chantry
Call the Sabbath a Delight, Walter J. Chantry
God’s Righteous Kingdom (The Law’s Connection with the Gospel), Walter J. Chantry
Today’s Gospel – Authentic or Synthetic?, Walter J. Chantry
The Supremacy of God in Preaching, John Piper
Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God’s Unfailing Love, Jerry Bridges
The Discipline of Grace: God’s Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges
The Gospel for Real Life, Jerry Bridges
Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards, Jonathan Edwards
A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, William Law
Comfort for Christians, Arthur W. Pink
The God Who Hears, W. Bingham Hunter (most excellent study on prayer)
Prayer and Revelation, Vincent Cheung
The Lord’s Prayer, Thomas Waston
The Ten Commandments, Thomas Watson
Christian Reading
Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan
Holy War, John Bunyan
Desiring God, John Piper
The Pleasures of God, John Piper
Don’t Waste Your Life, John Piper
A Hunger for God, John Piper
Counted Righteous in Christ, John Piper
God’s Passion for His Glory, John Piper
Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, John Foxe
Typology
Christ in the Passover, Ceil and Moishe Rosen
Simple Talks on the Tabernacle, D. H. Dolman
Christ in the Tabernacle, Louis T. Talbot
Devotional Studies of Old Testament Types, Fred Wight
Wilson’s Dictionary of Bible Types, D. H. Dolman
Feasts of the LORD, Louis T. Talbot
Portraits of Christ in Genesis, M. R. DeHaan
The Tabernacle, M. R. DeHaan
Tabernacle in the Wilderness, John Ritchie
The Law of the Offerings, Andrew Jukes
The Tabernacle: Shadows of the Messiah, David M. Levy
The Law of the Offerings, Andrew Jukes (very helpful in understanding the five offerings in Leviticus 1-7)
Family Studies
The Duties of Parents, J. C. Ryle
Thoughts for Young Men, J. C. Ryle
Spoiled Children, J. C. Ryle
Short Articles and Books on Family (training children, duties of husbands, duties of wives, etc.)
