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Reading ––––––––––––––
Always keep the main thing the main thing. Books, however
good they may be, will and should never take the place of the Word of God. It
is the fountain from which all other works and thoughts flow. Rivers provide
much beauty and enjoyment for us, but they cannot match the glory and majesty of
the ocean from which they flow from and flow to. Drink deeply from the source!
Sola Scriptura.
This list has been complied by the leadership of Covenant
Baptist Church. These books represent what we believe to be excellent resources
for those who desire to know God better and live to His glory. While the
leadership may not agree with everything contained in these works they are
highly recommended. To obtain these books at very reasonable prices you can go
to
www.cvbbs.com,
www.monergism.com, or
www.christianbook.com. Many of these resources will be available on the
Covenant Book Table from time to time as well as many others. Local
bookstores such as Family Christian Store (www.familychristian.com),
The Vineyard (www.vineyardonline.com),
and Lifeway in Owensboro (www.lifewaystores.com)
will have some of these as well but would also be happy to order them for you.
Theology
The Christian Life by Sinclair Ferguson, pub. Banner of Truth.
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul, published by
Tyndale.
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem
Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof, published by Eerdmans
Systematic Theology, John Brown of Haddington, Christian Focus
Publications
Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, Beale & Carson,
Baker Academic
The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema, published by Eerdmans
Manual Of Theology, John L. Dagg, Soli De Gloria
By His Grace and For His Glory, Tom Nettles, Founders Press
The Works of Jonathon Edwards, Hendrickson
A Theology of the New Testament, George Ladd, Eerdmans
Redemption: Accomplished and Applied, John Murray, Eerdmans
Desiring God, John Piper, Multnomah, Books
The Unfolding Mystery, Edmund Clowney, P&R
Saved By Grace, Anthony Hoekema, Eerdmans
The Baptism of Disciples Alone, Fred Malone, Founders Press
According To Plan, Graeme Goldsworthy, IVP
Knowing God, J. I. Packer, IVP
The God Who Justifies, James White, Bethany House
The Great Exchange, Bridges & Bevington, Crossway
Counted Righteous In Christ, John Piper, Crossway
The Glorious Body of Christ, R. B. Kuiper, Banner of Truth
The Sovereignty of God, A. W. Pink, Baker Books
The Law and the Gospel, Ernest C. Reisinger, P&R
The Satisfaction of Christ, A. W. Pink
Bible Study Tools
The New Bible Dictionary (older editions are better) published by Tyndale
or IVP
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (4 vols) published by
Eerdmans
The New Geneva Study Bible also called the Reformation Study Bible by
Nelson
Tyndale Old Testament Commentary Series – published by IVP
Tyndale New Testament Commentary Series – published by IVP
Calvin’s Commentaries, Eerdmans
Backgrounds of Early Christianity, Everett Ferguson, Baker
Interpreting the Pauline Epistles, Thomas Schreiner, Baker
The MacArthur Study Bible, Word
The Message of the Old Testament, Mark Dever, Crossway
The Message of the New Testament, Mark Dever, Crossway
The Unity of the Bible, Daniel Fuller, Zondervan
Survey of the Bible, William Hendriksen, Baker Books
Preaching & Pastoral Ministry
The Christian Pastor – Stephen H. Tyng, Solid Ground
Christian Books
Lectures To My Students, Charles H. Spurgeon
Preaching and Preachers, D. M. Lloyd-Jones, Zondervan
Christ-Centered Preaching, Bryan Chapell, Baker Academic
Preaching Christ In All of Scripture, Edmund Clowney, Crossway Books
The Art of Prophesying, William Perkins, Puritan Paperbacks
An Earnest Ministry, John Angell James, Banner of Truth
In Defense of Parity, Truth For Eternity Ministries
The Christian Ministry, Charles Bridges, Banner of Truth
Dear Timothy: Letters on Pastoral Ministry, Edited by Tom Ascol, Founders
Press
Shepherds After My Own Heart, Timothy S. Laniak, IVP
The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan, Banner of Truth
Walking Together: A Congregational Reflection on Biblical Church Discipline,
Wyman Lewis Richardson, Wipf & Stock Publishers
Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching, Soli Deo Gloria
Brothers, We Are Not Professionals, John Piper, Broadman & Holman
The Supremacy of God In Preaching, John Piper, Crossway The
Work of the Pastor, William Still, Christian Focus The Gospel & Personal Evangelism, Mark Dever, Crossway
The Heart of a Servant Leader, C. John Miller, P&R
The Cross & Christian Ministry, D. A. Carson, Baker Books
A Model of Christian Maturity, D. A. Carson, Baker Books
The Basis of Christian Unity, D. M. Lloyd-Jones, Banner of Truth
The Hospitality Commands, Alexander Strauch, Lewis & Roth
The Art of Manfishing, Thomas Boston, Christian Heritage
The Godly Man’s Picture, Thomas Watson, Puritan Paperbacks
Biblical Eldership, Alexander Strauch, Lewis & Roth
Called To The Ministry, Edmund Clowney, P&R
The Spirit & The Church, John Owen, Puritan Paperbacks
Christian Living
Holiness, J. C. Ryle
The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Henry Scougal
Basics For Believers, D. A. Carson, Baker Academic
The Thought of God, Maurice Roberts, Banner of Truth
The Christian’s High Calling, Maurice Roberts, Banner of Truth
Great God of Wonders, Maurice Roberts, Banner of Truth
Humility, C. J. Mahaney, Crossway
A Heart for God, Sinclair Ferguson, Banner of Truth
The Holiness of God, R. C. Sproul, Soli Deo Gloria
The Enemy Within, Kris Lundgaard, P&R
Striving Against Satan, Joel Beeke, Bryntirion Press
Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ, John Piper, Crossway
Putting Amazing Back Into Grace, Michael Horton, Baker Books
A Call To Spiritual Reformation, D. A. Carson, IVP
Authentic Christianity, D. M. Lloyd-Jones, Crossway
The Knowledge of the Holy, A. W. Tozer
The Law of Perfect Freedom, Michael Horton, Moody Publishers
Renewing Your Mind in a Mindless World, James M. Boice, Kregel
Respectable Sins, Jerry Bridges, Navpress
The Believer's Pocket Companion, William Mason, Old Paths Publications
Singing To The Lord, D. M. Lloyd-Jones, Bryntirion Press
Life in the Father's House, Wayne Mack & Dave Swavely, P&R
Lord & Christ, Ernest C.
Reisinger, P&R
Family Issues
Shepherding A Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp published
by Shepherd Press
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism,
Edited by John Piper and Wayne Grudem, Published by Crossway Books.
Worldly Saints: The Puritans as They Really Were by Leland Ryken,
Published by Zondervan (Chapters 3 and 5)
A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life by J.I.
Packer Published by Crossway Books (Chapter 16)
A Christian Directory, Richard Baxter, Soli De Gloria
Your Family God’s Way, Wayne Mack, P&R
The Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges, NavPress
How To Help People Change, Jay Adams, Zondervan
Family Driven Faith: Doing What It Takes To Raise sons & Daughters Who Walk
With God, Voddie Baucham, Jr., Crossway Books © 2007
Biblical Counseling
Why does it have to hurt? by Dan G. McCarney published by P & R
Anxiety Attacked by John MacArthur, Jr. published by Victor Books
Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges published by NavPress
How Long, O Lord, D. A. Carson, IVP
Spiritual Depression: It’s Causes and Cures by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
published by Eerdmans
The Christian Counselor’s Manual by Jay Adams, Published by Zondervan
Introduction to Biblical Counseling, MacArthur and Mack, Word
More Than Redemption, Jay Adams, Zondervan
Religious Affections, Jonathon Edwards, Banner Of Truth,
The Bruised Reed, Richard Sibbes, Banner of Truth
A Pastor’s Sketches I & II, Ichabod Spencer, Solid Ground Publishers
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, John Bunyan
Issues of the Church in
Today’s Culture
No Place for Truth by David H. Wells published by Eerdmans
God in the Wasteland by David H. Wells published by Eerdmans
Losing Our Virtue by David H. Wells published by Eerdmans
The Coming Evangelical Crisis Edited by John Armstrong
Pentecost Today? By Iain Murray, published by Founder’s Press
God’s Lesser Glory, Bruce Ware, Crossway Books
Telling the Truth, D. A. Carson, Zondervan
Spiritual Disciplines, Donald Whitney, NavPress
Gospel Conversation, Jeremiah Burroughs, Soli Deo Gloria
9 Marks of a Healthy Church,
Mark Dever, Crossway
No More Bull: America, Please Phone Home,
Curtis Dahlgren, Author House
Where In The World Is The Church, Michael Horton, Moody Publishers
To Be or Not To Be A Church Member, Wayne Mack, Calvary Press
The Scandal of the Evangelical Conscience, Ronald Sider, Baker Books |
