Some of Our Favorite Books
The following is a list of books that we have benefited greatly with and/or used in our studies at Heritage. We offer this list to as suggested resources to help you in your life, not as a full-fledged approval of all doctrine contained therein! We will continue updating this list over time, so check back for updates.
Bible Study Resources
Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson (An absolute treasure of information!)
Dictionary of New Testament Background (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series) by Craig A. Evans and Stanley E. Porter
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament by Craig S. Keener (Good background info, though it is not always related to the context of the passage.)
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas
Christian Life
The Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel The Main Thing by C.J. Mahaney (A short and simple reminder that we must treasure the Gospel. Highly recommended!)
Call to Spiritual Reformation, A: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers by D. A. Carson (Addresses one of the most important issues of our day…failure to pray as the Scriptures teach us to pray.)
Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate by Jerry Bridges (This book could easily be turned into a multi-volume set.)
The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God’s Unfailing Love by Jerry Bridges
Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges
Joy of Fearing God, The by Jerry Bridges
The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
The Assurance of Our Salvation: Exploring the Depth of Jesus’ Prayer for His Own by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney (Simple steps towards discipline.)
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald S. Whitney (Excellent guide to personal examination.)
Simplify Your Spiritual Life: Spiritual Disciplines for the Overwhelmed by Donald S. Whitney
Spiritual Disciplines within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ by Donald Whitney
Battling Unbelief: Defeating Sin with Superior Pleasure by John Piper
The Gospel / Evangelism
How Can I Be Sure I’m a Christian?: What the Bible Says About Assurance of Salvation by Donald S. Whitney
Wasted Faith by Jim Elliff (Great evangelistic tool!)
Going Under: Discussions on Baptism by Jim Elliff
Pursuing God: A Seeker’s Guide by Jim Elliff (Great evangelistic tool!)
Doctrinal / Theological
Existence and Attributes of God, The by Stephen, Charnock (If you think you’ve pondered long enough on theology, think again.)
Dominion and Dynasty: A Biblical Theology of the Hebrew Bible (New Studies in Biblical Theology, 15) by Stephen G. Dempster (One of the best works of seeing the Old Testament in the overall redemptive context.)
Abraham’s Four Seeds by John G. Reisinger (Unlocking the grasp of the two major theological systems.)
A Journey in Grace by Richard Belcher (The story of a young pastor’s struggle with the Doctrines of Grace)
Sovereignty of God, The by Arthur W. Pink
The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination by Loraine Boettner
Knowing God by J. I. Packer (A classic primer on theology.)
Issues
How Long, O Lord?: Reflections on Suffering and Evil by D. A. Carson
Christ and Culture Revisited by D. A. Carson
Cross and Christian Ministry, The: Leadership Lessons from 1 Corinthians by D. A. Carson (A great challenge to those serving the Gospel)
Gagging of God, The by D. A. Carson
The Temple and the Church’s Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God by G. K. Beale (I may disagree with some of his conclusions in the end, but this is still an excellent resource and a challenge for us to increase in our knowledge of the significance of the Temple.)
Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Mission (New Studies in Biblical Theology (Intervarsity Press), 11.) by Andreas J. Kostenberger and Peter T. O’Brien
From Every People and Nation: A Biblical Theology of Race (New Studies in Biblical Theology) by J. Daniel Hays and Donald A. Carson (I am very grateful for this book and I highly recommend it.)
Let the Nations Be Glad! by John, Piper
Devotional
Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions by Arthur G. Bennett (Beautiful expressions of faith and devotion.)
The Cross: God’s Way of Salvation by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Morning and Evening by C. H. Spurgeon (Available in many places online for free, but if you don’t sleep with your smartphone by the bed, go ahead and invest a few bucks for the hardcopy.)
For the Love of God: A Daily Companion for Discovering the Riches of God’s Word, Volume 1 by D. A. Carson
The Christian Family and Mens/Womens Studies
Legacy of Faith: From Women of the Bible to Women of Today by Lydia Brownback (One of our Ladies’ studies)
Family Worship: In the Bible, In History, and In Your Home by Don Whitney
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective by Martha Peace
Greek
A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature by Walter Bauer and Frederick William Danker (Okay, it’s not cheap and it’s not transliterated, but it is the best resource for understanding meanings of the Greek words. If you know someone who has it and knows how to use, take advantage of it!)
Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics by Daniel B. Wallace (A great accessible work that shows a little bit of Greek basics can be a dangerous thing. Getting beyond the basics of Greek is a wonderful thing!)
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