Although the Bible itself is the only inspired and perfect Word of God, it is also helpful to read after those who can contribute to our biblical understanding. For that reason, the elders of Macedonia would like to recommend several books for your spiritual and biblical development.
In the following list you will find books presented by categories of Christian study. These works are not recommended because we necessarily agree with everything they present, but because they are widely recognized as worthy of reading. As always, if you have any questions about the content of these works we welcome your feedback.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2Timothy 2:15
THEOLOGY
- Knowing God: J.I. Packer
- Introduction to Old Testament Theology: John Sailhamer
- The Meaning of the Pentateuch: John Sailhamer
- The Pentateuch as Narrative: John Sailhamer
- The Cross of Christ: John Stott
- Systematic Theology: Wayne Grudem
- Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Theology: Westminster Publishing
- Chosen for Life: Sam Storms
- Systematic Theology: Millard Erickson
- Biblical Theology of Old and New Testaments: Brevard Childs
- Meditations on the Cross: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: John Piper & Wayne Grudem
- God the Holy Trinity: Timothy George
- The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross: Leon Morris
- Biblical Theology – Retrospect & Prospect: Scott Hafemann
- What Does It Mean to Be Saved? John Stackhouse
- What is Reformed Theology?: R.C. Sproul
- Christian Beliefs: Wayne Gruden
BIBLICAL EXEGESIS & INTERPRETATION
- The History of Interpretation: Frederic Farrar
- God’s Word in Human Words: Sparks
- Biblical Hermeneutics: Gerhard Kenton Maier
- The Eclipse of Biblical Narrative: Hans Frei
- Exegetical Fallacies: D.A. Carson
- Mimesis – The Presentation of reality in Western Literature: Erich Auerbach
LEADERSHIP & CHURCH
- Biblical Eldership: Alexander Strauch
- Brothers We Are Not Professionals: John Piper
- Spurgeon on Leadership: Larry Michael
- Why Elders? Benjamin Merkle
- 40 Questions about Elders and Deacons: Benjamin Merkel
- A Theology for the Church: Daniel Akin
- The Book on Leadership: John MacArthur
- Pastoral Ministry: John MacArthur
- Expository Preaching; John MacArthur
- The Measure of a Healthy Church: Gene Getz
- The Master’s Plan for the Church: John MacArthur
- Preachers and Preaching: Martin Lloyd-Jones
- Spiritual Leadership: J. Oswald Sanders
- Ministers of Mercy, The N.T. Deacon: Alexander Starch
- Elders & Leaders, God’s Plan for Leading the Church: Gene Getz
- Anointed Expository Preaching: Stephen Olford
PARENTING & FAMILY
- The Myth of Adolescence: David Black
- God, Marriage, and Family: Andres Kostenberger
- Shepherding a Child’s Heart: Paul Tripp
- The Sacred Marriage: Gary Thomas
- The Hidden Keys to A Loving, Lasting Marriage: Gary Smalley
- Strengthening Your Marriage: Wayne Mack
- Christian Living in the Home: Wayne Mack
- The Exemplary Husband: Stuart Scott
- The Complete Husband: Lou Priolo
- Being a Dad Who Leads: John MacArthur
- Strengthening Your Marriage: Wayne A. Mack
- Sex and the Supremacy of Christ: John Piper & Justin Taylor
- Sweethearts For A Lifetime, Making the Most of your Marriage: Wayne A. Mack
- Christian Living in the Home: Wayne A. Mack
- Your Family God’s Way: Wayne A. Mack
- Faithful Women & Their Extraordinary God: Noel Piper
- Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Joanna Weaver
- Becoming A Titus 2 Woman: Martha Peace
- The Excellent Wife: Martha Peace
- Twelve Extraordinary Women: John MacArthur
- Lies Young Women Believe & the Truth that Sets them Free: Nancy Leigh Demo
- Parents & Teenagers: Jay Kesler
- Successful Christian Parenting: John MacArthur
BIBLICAL COUNSELING
- Biblical Counseling: MacArthur & Mack
- PsychoBabble – The Failure of Modern Psychology: Richard Ganz
- Psychology as Religion – The Cult of Self-Worship: Paul Vitz
- Heart of the Problem: Brandt & Skinner
- Competent to Counsel: Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling: Jay Adams
- A Theology of Christian Counseling- More Than Redemption: Jay Adams
- A theology of Christian Counseling: Jay Adams
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
- Exploring The History and Philosophy of Christian Education: Anthony & Benson
- The 7 Laws of The Learner: Bruce Wilkinson
- Between Two Worlds: John Stott
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
- Desiring God: John Piper
- The Cost of Discipleship: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- The Measure of a Man: Gene Getz
- Disciplines of a Godly Man: Hughes
- The Pursuit of God: A.W. Tower
- Spiritual Disciplines: Donald Whitney
- Mere Christianity: C.S. Lewis
- Keep in Step with the Spirit: J.I. Packer
- Twelve Ordinary Men: John MacArthur
- Our Sufficiency in Christ: John MacArthur
- The Gospel According to Jesus: John MacArthur
- The Gospel According to the Apostles: John MacArthur
- Think Biblically: John MacArthur
- The Word of God in English: Leland Ryken
- God is the Gospel: John Piper
- The Pleasure of God: John Piper
- Future Grace: John Piper
- Don’t Wast Your Life: John Piper
- Battling Unbelief: John Piper
- The Hidden Smile of God: John Piper
- Faith Alone: R.C. Sproul
- Foundations of Grace: Steven Lawson
- Pillars of Grace: Steven Lawson
- Willing to Believe: R.C. Sproul
- Uprooting Anger: Robert Jones
- Basic Christianity: John Stott
- The Total Money Makeover: Dave Ramsey
MISSIONS & EVANGELISM
- Let The Nations Be Glad! John Piper
- Yes, God of the Gentiles, Too: David Filbeck
- The Master Plan of Evangelism: Robert Coleman
PHILOSOPHY & APOLOGETICS
- Christian Philosophy: Russ Bush
- Philosophy: Colin Brown
- No Doubt About It: Winfried Corduan
- The Case for Faith: Lee Strobel
- Classical readings in Christian Apologetics: Russ Bush
- Christian Apologetics: Norman Geisler
- Reasonable Faith: William Craig
- How Then Should We Live? Francis Schaeffer
- Kingdom of the Cults: Walter Martin
- Answering Islam: Norman Geisler & Abdul Saleeb
- Reason in the Balance: Phillip Johnson
CHURCH HISTORY & DOCUMENTS
- The Story of Church History Vol. 1: Justo Gonzalez
- The Story of Church History Vol. 2: Justo Gonzalez
- Church History in Plain Language: Bruce Shelley
- Documents of the Christian Church: Bettenson & Maunder
CHRISTIAN ETHICS
- Christian Ethics: Norman Geisler
- Ethics For a Brave New World: Feinberg & Feinberg
CHRISTIAN CLASSICS & BIOGRAPHIES
- Pilgrim’s Progress: John Bunyan
- More Than a Carpenter: Josh McDowell
- Foxe’s Christian Martyrs of the World: Moody Press
- The Life of D.L. Moody: Moody Press
- Billy Sunday: William William Ellis
- The Autobiography of George Muller: Whitaker House Publishing
- Here I Stand – A Life of Martin Luther: Roland Bainton
COMMENTARY SETS
- NIV Compact Commentary: John Sailhamer
- The MacArthur New Testament Commentary: Moody Press
- Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Baker Publishers
- New International Greek Testament Commentary: Eerdmans Publishers
- New International Commentary on the New Testament: Eerdmans Publishers
- Word Biblical Commentary: Nelson Publishers
- The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: Eerdmans
- The New American Commentary: Broadman Publishers
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament: Hendrickson Publishers
- The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Walvoord & Zuck
- Calvin’s Commentaries: Baker Publishing
- Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Zondervan Publishing
- Genesis Unbound: Sailhamer