Church Library Recommendations
Take up and read.
Our church library has recently undergone some renovations, and I have put together a list of a few excellent resources. This is just a short sampling of what is available. Even if you are not a member of Lake Mystic Baptist, these are wonderful books to explore. As with any recommendations, everything should be read with discernment and measured against the Scriptures.
This is not a complete list of books I would recommend, but rather what I was able to gather in just a few minutes in our church library. As Christians, we must not neglect the incredible gift we have in access to so many valuable resources.
As Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 3:21-22: “For all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world.” God has given us these resources—they are ours. Read them and be blessed.
Theology & Doctrine
Knowing God – J.I. Packer
Christian Belief – Wayne Grudem
Introductory Christian Doctrine – Millard Erickson
Doctrine of God – Gerald Bray
John – R.C. Sproul
The Holiness of God – R.C. Sproul
True Knowledge of God’s Holiness – J.I. Packer
By Grace Alone – Sinclair Ferguson
Transforming Grace – Jerry Bridges
What is the Gospel? – Greg Gilbert
Universe Next Door – James Sire
An Introduction to the New Testament – D.A. Carson & Douglas Moo
A Tale of Two Sons – John MacArthur
Christian Living & Spiritual Growth
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – Donald Whitney
Praying the Bible – Donald Whitney
Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart – J.D. Greear
Valley of Vision – Various Authors
This Changes Everything – Jaquelle Crowe
Evangelism & Apologetics
Sharing Jesus Without Freaking Out – D. Scott Hildreth and Steven A. McKinion
Master Plan of Evangelism – Robert Coleman
Kingdom of the Cults – Walter Martin
Family & Parenting
Family Shepherds – Voddie Baucham
Shepherding a Child’s Heart – Tedd Tripp
Being There – Dave Furman
Family Worship Guide – Various Authors
Meaning of Marriage – Tim Keller
When Sinners Say “I Do” – Dave Harvey
Law of Rewards – Randy Alcorn
Treasure Principle – Randy Alcorn
Children’s / Youth Resources
Big Picture Story Bible – David Helm
The Ology – Michael Horton
Long Story Short – Marty Machowski
The Biggest Story – Kevin DeYoung