Discipleship Resources
The numbers after each listing refer to approximate level of depth/complexity: 1 (pre-Christian), 2 (new
Christian, 3 (growing Christian), 4 (Mature Christian leader).
Doctrine/Theology
Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know
by Wayne Grudem (1, 2)
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith
by R. C. Sproul (1, 2)
The Doctrines of Grace: Rediscovering the
Evangelical Gospel by Boice and Ryken (3, 4)
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to
Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem (3, 4)
Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the
Christian Faith by Wayne Grudem (2, 3)
Knowing God
by J. I. Packer (2, 3)
The Doctrines that Divide
by Erwin Lutzer (3, 4)
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis (1-3)
Reasons We Believe by Nathan Busenitz (2)
The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer (2,3)
Knowledge of the Holy by A. W. Tozer (2,3)
Marriage
What Did You Expect? by Paul David Tripp (2-4)
When Sinners Say 'I Do' by Dave Harvey (2-4)
His Needs, Her Needs by Willard Harley (1-4)
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas (2-4)
Christian Life / Discipleship
The Discipline of Grace (3, 4)
by Jerry Bridges
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands (3,4)
by Paul David Tripp
True Spirituality (3,4)
by Francis Schaeffer
How Should We Then Live
By Francis Schaeffer (3,4)
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by
Donald S. Whitney (2,3)
Humility - True Greatness
by C. J. Mahaney (1,2)
In His Steps
by Charles Sheldon (1,2)
Confessions of St. Augustine
by Augustine of Hippo (1,2)
Mortification of Sin
by John Owen (2,3)
The Cross-Centered Life
by C. J. Mahaney (2)
What is a Healthy Church Member?
by Thabiti Anyabwile (2,3)
Men's Issues
Finally Free by Heath Lambert (1-4)
Sexual De-Tox: A Guide for Guys who are Sick
of Porn by Tim Challies (1-4)
Leading with Love by Alexander Strauch (2-4)
Biography (all are 1-4)
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric
Metaxas
To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram
Judson by Courtney Anderson
The Life and Diary of David Brainerd by Jonathan
Edwards
Jonathan Edwards: A Life by George M. Marsden
Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther by Roland
H. Bainton
Spurgeon: Prince of Preachers by Lewis
Drummond
A Life of John Calvin by Alistair McGrath
William Tyndale, A Biography by David Daniell
John G. Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides
by John G. Paton
Bible Studies
Fundamentals of the Faith
by John MacArthur (1,2)
Growing in Christ
by NavPress (1,2)
Foundations by NavPress (1-3)
Pursuing God by Jim Elliff (1)
Church History
Church History in Plain Language
by Bruce Shelley (2, 3)
Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the
History of Christianity by Mark A. Noll (2-4)
Spreading Flame: The Rise and Progress of
Christianity from Its First Beginnings to the
Conversion of the English by F. F. Bruce (4)
How to Study the Bible
How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth
by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart (2,3)
Understanding and Applying the Bible
by Robertson McQuilken (2,3)
Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul (2,3)
How to Get the Most from God's Word
by John MacArthur (2,3)
Scripture, Its Power, Authority, and
Relevance by Robert Saucy (3,4)
Dig Deeper: Tools for Understanding
God's Word by Beynon and Sach (2,3)
Evangelism
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
by J. I. Packer (2-4)
Tell the Truth by Bruce Metzger (3,4)
The Gospel and Personal Evangelism
by Mark Dever (2,3)
Tactics by Greg Koukl (2-4)
Other
Imitation of Christ
by Thomas a Kempis (2,3)
A Requiem for Love by Calvin Miller (1-3)
A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm
by Philip Keller (1,2)
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1-3)
Ben Hur by Lew Wallace (1-3)
The Betrayal by Douglas Bond (1-3)
A Table in the Presence by Carey Cash (1-3)
Prayer
The Valley of Vision
ed. by Arthur Bennett (2-4)
Praying Backwards
by Bryan Chappell (2,3)
A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from
Paul and His Prayers by D. A. Carson (3,4)
Lord, Teach Me to Pray
by John MacArthur (2,3)
A Praying Life: Connecting With God In A
Distracting World by Paul E. Miller (2-4)