10 Books Every Christian Should Read

I believe that of all the questions I receive, the most common relate to books. What are some books I ought to read? Can you recommend a book on this subject or that subject? What should I read next? I’m happy to answer such questions, but thought I might be able to answer a bunch at once by suggesting 10 books that every Christian ought to read.
Here are the books listed in the video:
Knowing God: amzn.to/2MNoGcx
The Holiness of God: amzn.to/2MPKXGW
Ashamed of the Gospel: amzn.to/2JXovxz
The Disciplines of Grace: amzn.to/2JWJpgg
Overcoming Sin and Temptation: amzn.to/2Me6kQX
Spurgeon: amzn.to/2tgI2iq
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: amzn.to/2Kaos0U
Total Truth: amzn.to/2MMj4PV
The Pleasures of God: amzn.to/2IfuDvt
The Cross of Christ: amzn.to/2Mc7mNm

[@TheCrusaderRabbits]

The #1 book Christians should read: the Bible.

[@annemott1193]

so many ministries would go under if Christians would simply read and know their Bible. (name it and claim it type ministries is what I'm talking about here) Not Biblical.

[@prophetcarnivaltechnician7222]

anne mott's applesauce: Kenneth Hagin continually drilled the value of the Written Word into the hearers of his sermons. The Bible leads one to Faith. I mean, did Jesus say, " What things soever you desire, when you pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. " ?? Why did Jesus say that if it isn't true?

[@CAjoy1]

The One Above All, I would read the book of Revelation and then continue with Genesis and so on.. If you want a great fictional series the, "Left Behind series" is quite good and eye opening.

[@Mario_1611]

The One Above All Begin with the Gospel according to John, then Acts, then Romans to build a good foundation. Then I'd read it from Genesis to Revelation.

[@mranthony1886]

Yep every word of God... over the words of men.

[@CornerTalker]

1:03 J.I. Packer "Knowing God" 1:32 Sproul "Holiness of God" 2:08 John MacArthur "Ashamed of the Gospel" 2:53 Jerry Bridges "Discipline of Grace" 3:28 John Owens "Overcoming Sin and Temptation" 4:22 Arnold Dallimore "Spurgeon" 4:51 "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" 5:25 Nancy Pearcy "Total Truth" 6:01 John Piper "Pleasures of God" 6:43 John Stotz "Cross of Christ"

[@mariah-paul]

God bless you

[@SaneNoMore]

Quite the list of Calvinist teachers.

[@justinchamberlain3443]

​@@SaneNoMoreexactly how about "martyrs mirror" for the calvinists? Oops that somehow missed the list. I wonder why it always does

[@Jondoe_04]

​​@@justinchamberlain3443simple, it doesn't matter that sinners hold this theology. Do you know how BAD the Anibaptist were. Some of the things they did are unspeakable. Additionally everyone was killing them, Lutherans, Catholics, proto atheist, Calvanist they all hated them, why? Because of taxes and the war against Islam. I'm a baptist and I can forgive Calvin, why because if not the grace of God go I. I recommend you read Foxes book of martyrs instead.

[@johndisalvo6283]

Calvinite rags!

[@theotherkangaroo]

The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

[@johnnyg7743]

theotherkangaroo can you tell me more about it plz?

[@toshmeister92]

I guess its not in the list coz its a "classic." I'm sure he will do one video for classic books to read as well

[@josephbuck9080]

That book opened my eyes on following Christ all I can say wow

[@brandoncarter3203]

Awesome book, just finished reading it recently

[@coopermurphy6422]

Bonhoeffer biography, too.

[@eaglemount]

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

[@narmadaadikari6715]

I loved this book too. One my favorite and such an encouragement

[@libertytree3209]

At the beginning he said he was not putting in any of the older classics, this was going to be a more contemporary list.

[@Bleeks]

He said contemporary. This is a classic.

[@tigerex777]

This one is a given, probably the most read christian book besides the Bible.

[@kctechie]

And "Pilgrim's Regress" C.S. Lewis

[@wemuk5170]

Tim, you could have helpfully put in your introduction, a brief one-liner to encourage people to read the whole Bible, first! It’s crazy madness, how most of us Christians are easily tempted to become slothful fans of ease: reading all sorts of books by book writers & never fall in love with God’s Word first. When I was young, newly converted, my senior pastor told me to focus on the Bible first & foremost & he taught me how to study it seriously. And thank God, he only added, if I wanted to venture, thereafter, then to AW Tozer. And other leaders had said, go to Spurgeon. But he desired for me to finish the whole Bible, first!

[@scratchthesurface9511]

I'm planning on starting a Christian Booktube channel and this video is really helpful and inspires me a lot. Thanks Tim!

[@CoraJean19]

Go for it!

[@naomiking2442]

The Holiness of God truly changed my life many years ago. I was holding my breath, hoping you would mention it! Wonderful list.

[@prophetcarnivaltechnician7222]

Naomi Talking Money ...did any of these books get you to a place of Holiness, or were you already there when you saw the list. This reminds me of those Make - up infomercials, where the Actress is recommending a product to defy aging that she didn't use in her Prime. The model was doing just fine without the new cream , so we don't really know yet what her beauty secrets are.

[@bobhawkins2997]

Excellent, only RC Sproule could write a book so deep that still reads so well.

[@echelonnorth3635]

Prophet/ Carnival Technician the book presents the “Holiness of God” - it’s a thesis about His holiness, and not ours (clearly)

[@Gablesman888]

I was already a Christian, but RC Sproul's The Holiness of God "nuked" me. Never been the same since. Praise God.

[@TelmaFrege]

1. Knowing God by Packer 2. The holiness of God by Sproul 3. Ashamed of the Gospel by MacArthur 4. The disciplines of Grace by Bridges 5. Overcoming sin and temptation by Owen 6. Spurgeon by Dallimore 7. Spiritual disciplines for the Christian life by Whitney 8. Total truth by Pearcey 9. The pleasures of God by Piper 10. The cross of Christ by Stott

[@prophetcarnivaltechnician7222]

Telma Frege I haven't read any of those. They sound like dry books written by a bunch of " head cases ". You sound like a mentally dominated Believer; now that is valuable to an extent, for we are to love God with all of our Soul: yet the Soul is not to reign Supreme. Trying to understand, and believe , with all of our Minds, the things of the Spirit , is off balance.

[@tmua23]

Hello fellow Calvinist. Lol. The Cross of Christ by Stott might be the single most recommended book across all denominations.

[@CkArtGirl7]

Thank you! Prophet/Carnival: she's listing the books he said. Why did you even watch this video if you're going to insult and mock?

[@brianlove8353]

Brilliant list

[@dollymadison2397]

Thank you Thelma!!!

[@Writing4Jesus247]

The Pilgrim's Progress edited by C. J. Lovik is phenomenal!!!!!! Really helped me in my walk!

[@jameswheat4225]

I've chosen 4 on the list, I'm ordering now.. Thanks for the advice brotha! 🙏

[@courtneylambert1995]

I can't even remember how I came across Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life but it was one of the best books I have ever come across! Thankful to God for leading to me to it.

[@thecrew777]

Thank you for the list, and most especially for the links!!!! Very helpful! I am off to get some of these now.

[@ronaldmcgaughey9360]

~Knowing God by J.I. Packer The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul ~Ashamed of the Gospel John MacArthur ~The Disciplines of Grace by Jerry Bridges ~Overcoming Sin and Temptation by John Owen ~Spurgeon by Arnold Dallimore ~The Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life By Donald Whitney ~Total Truth By Nancy Pearcy ~The Pleasures of God by John Piper ~ The Cross of Christ by John Stott

[@johndrax4174]

AW Tozer “The Pursuit Of God”

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Yep. Along with every other Tozer book. He was the man for sure.

[@louisadu-amoah1504]

For me this still sits as No. 1

[@timgreen1835]

John Drax - I just finished that book....best read ever on how to be closer to God. All his books are amazing....

[@louisadu-amoah1504]

@@timgreen1835 I am glad you loved it.

[@user-vv1cq1dm6l]

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[@lauravandeberg9946]

Love the selection/revommendations. I also want to add P Yancy ("Fearfully and Wonderfully made", "What's so amazing about Grace?") and Tim Keller's writings.

[@ChristianRedeemedInLove]

I am adding your recommendations to my TBR list. Thanks!

[@sheldonbass4238]

The number of books on my list that I hope to read has overtaken the number of books I've already read. At present I'm re-reading John Owen's "Mortification of Sin" which I find tremendouly helpful and on point. Thank you for making my "must read" list even longer (Iol), Blessings.

[@skipmars7979]

Mortification of Sin is in the first section of Overcoming Sin. It is the primary work. I would suggest to read it in it's original form to get the original meaning. Sometimes a translator can weaken the meaning. Not in every case but sometimes.

[@lunahringwangshol6933]

Books I recommend: 1. Steps to Christ. 2. Mere Christianity. 3. Great controversy.

[@roshanmaharana]

I know these are some of the best works. But Tim won't recommend these because most of the books he recommended had a Calvinistic point of view and the authors themselves are great advocates of Calvinism. But CS LEWIS and Ellen Page are also good Christian authors but because they do not hold a Calvinistic doctrine, they aren't in the list.

[@Izthefaithful]

Thank you Tim for the recommended list! Awesomeness!

[@tigger55100]

Thank you for your recommendations and reviews. I have been looking for someone with such talents.

[@hart1090]

JC Ryle's Holiness should also be a must read for all! It's so good, and edifying.

[@dollymadison2397]

I'll add it to my list. Ty 4 your post.

[@adamlhb7569]

No doubt... top 5 all time

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

10. New Living Translation (NLT) - I have little incentive to use the NLT, but as a version it’s becoming increasingly popular and its translation is fairly solid from what I can tell. Originally published in ‘96 as a revision of a less popular version, it has since been revised in 2007. It works on a 6th grade reading level and is relatively functional-meaning, it’s designed to resemble modern language more than the Greek text. I like the NLT for its easy-to-read style without significant sacrifice of the original language. For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 9. Common English Bible (CEB) - Released in 2011, the CEB was also designed to be easy to read and used by a variety of denominations. The translation committee worked around the Dale-Chall Readability Formula to produce a rendering of the Bible at the same reading level as a USA Today newspaper. Like the NLT, this version tries to use gender-neutral language where applicable. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life. 8. New American Standard Bible (NASB) - A third of my life or more has been spent using the NASB; it’s one of the translations I’m most familiar with. Originally published in 1971 and revised in ‘95, it is considered one of the more literal translations as well as difficult to read (operating at an 11th grade level). The version’s strict adherence to “grammatical correctness” makes the text wooden, and its ties to Southern Baptist theology are noticeable in scattered verses. Still, the NASB provides a close examination of the text for those preferring to avoid ancient languages and thus offers an excellent study option. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 7. New English Translation (NET) - This online Bible is designed to be free and accessible by all; it is also one of the more recently updated versions with a revision in 2017. The NET Bible is most notable for its tackling of the formal/functional balance by rendering a fairly readable text along with copious footnotes for in-depth and literal translations. For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 6. New Jewish Publication Society of America Version (NJPS) - This translation is done completely by Jewish scholars, trying to best bring out the Jewish theology in the text without Christian overtones-though they are particularly strict in their translations of the Torah. As you might suspect, this version doesn’t have the New Testament, so I’ve included another popular verse for you: When God began to create heaven and earth-the earth being unformed and void, with darkness over the surface of the deep and a wind from God sweeping over the water-God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. 5. New International Version (NIV) - I have a love-hate relationship with this most popular of modern translations. Like many around my age, I grew up using this translation, and it’s probably the translation I see most often at Church or other settings. And for good reason: it, more than any other, comes the closest to striking the perfect balance between formality and functionality, adherence to the holy text and readability for us today. It does this by working from the best Greek and Hebrew texts, utilizing the skill of excellent scholars from various denominations, and employing a real strategy for bringing the word to modern eyes. However, in several ways, the NIV (or Zondervan, its publisher) has stumbled since its rise to power with the 1984 version (the one many of us grew up with and have old copies of). I think the clearest example of this is how the 2011 version (the one most available now) has lost its elegance and idiomatic style in pursuit of-I’m not really sure, maybe the appearance of being more scholarly. This isn’t as obvious reading John 3:16, for reasons mentioned above, so instead go read an example from one of my favorite passages and tell me which sounds better: Phil. 2:5-7 in the 1984 text or in the 2011 text. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 4. Christian Standard Bible (CSB) - This is a significantly less popular version than some on this list but has the potential to grow in the coming years. It’s a 2017 revision of the Holman Standard Bible (which almost made the list) and was actually compiled to reflect the latest in biblical studies and fix some of the stylistic shortcomings of the previous version. It does a comparable job as the NIV in striking the formal/functional balance (what the version itself calls “optimal equivalence”) while maintaining a level of eloquence in the text. For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 3. King James Version (KJV) - You know the King James. Maybe you call it the Authorized Version, but you know it. It’s old, and it uses a less than optimal textual foundation for its translating, but still it’s beautiful and nostalgic and quite possibly the most important piece of literature in the English language. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 2. New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) - The NRSV is the Bible of choice for most scholars, particularly those with above-average interest in the Old Testament. It was translated by a truly cross-denominational committee (including Jews and Catholics and Orthodox Christians alike) and designed to be used for both study and liturgy. It doesn’t always sound like the most traditional text, but that is probably because it is trying to demonstrate the idiom and intent of the original authors. This translation also utilizes gender-neutral language where possible. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 1. English Standard Version (ESV) - Is this an anti-climatic winner? A few years ago, the ESV was considered new and cool as it was slowly supplanting the NIV in popularity. Now, people are more used to it, and that’s a good thing. The ESV is considered one of the more literal translations on this list, but it manages that achievement without expending readability or beauty. Through elegant translation and skillful word choice, the ESV manages to convey the original intent of the authors while still producing a powerful and lovely translation of Scripture.

[@teachingtruthtoday2023]

I have a 20 book apologetics reading plan for my discipleship ministry. I appreciate the insight. Keep this good info coming, thanks. Mike Allen. TTT program director

[@peruanaism]

Thank you so much, for this amazing suggestions. God bless you

[@tskjek08]

Strong Calvinist leaning on this list. Important theological bias to be aware of but it is still a bias or particular “lens” that the Bible is being filtered through. That being said, we all have a lens we are seeing through “as through a mirror dimly” but being aware of that lens is helpful.

[@danharazin3605]

“Arguing Religion” by Bishop Robert Barron is a great, quick read.

[@falynns.974]

I just found this channel. Thanks for bringing truth on relevant topics. God bless.

[@mattmiranda6936]

Thank for the recommendations!!!

[@DadsBoyz]

It's very obvious that any Christian would already know about the Bible. He is recommending books to go along with the Bible.

[@topekabill1444]

The Bible is complete, all else is written for lazy people. Why would you not just read the word of God?

[@saintdepraved]

Bill, asking you since you were clear and direct. I don't want to argue but may ask a follow up question. Do you go to church and listen to a pastor or teacher preach about/from the Bible? If so, how is that idealistically any different than reading a book written by a pastor/teacher?

[@Mario_1611]

Bill Troyer You're a fool. God has given teachers to the Church. Stop trying to seem super spiritual.

[@DadsBoyz]

Bill Troyer Well friend how do you view tv shows? If a godly man writes a book to expound on God’s Word to build others up and you see that as being for lazy people...who are tv shows and movies for and do you make time for these?

[@topekabill1444]

@Mario "He who says thou fool" obviously you dont know your Bible. Also your spirit shows "not a Christian"

[@suziqquzi2527]

Please do a top 10 classic books. CS Lewis, Tozer, Spurgeon, Bunyon, and some of the Puritans. Would also love if you would recommend some Christian biographies

[@stephenchabala9373]

The type of books I would read!

[@susannablanchard1770]

TOZER

[@TheB1nary]

Great list. Thanks Tim!

[@brittnib219]

So thankful for this video! God bless you!

[@clasicallyyumi]

please do classics soon! would love to read them. 💖

[@rosehagood3146]

Mayumi Garciano Ditto

[@alexbrownstown]

Classics!!!!

[@ReformedDiaries]

Grace to you - By Charles Spurgeon The Glory of Christ - By John Owen

[@Snowgotti24]

Radical by David Platt was a book I read when I first started my walk with Christ. Really restarts ur mindset on who Jesus is and what being a CHRISTian really means. Not the American version

[@godovermoney2287]

Love your channel Tim

[@narmadaadikari6715]

Amazing recommendations. Thank you very much.

[@kctechie]

While AW Tozer, CS Lewis and a few others are among my favorite authors David Roper may be my favorite living Christian author. I first read Psalm 23, Song of a Passionate Heart and have since read nearly all his works multiple times. I highly recommend him. I also recommend Irish pastor and author Joe McGuigin's God of The Towel.

[@matthay353]

10 books a christian should read, Daniel, Revelation, Genesis, Matthew, Isaiah, Job, Romans, 2nd Peter, James, and John. Grab your bible and pick ten.

[@kkarmelo1]

I like your videos, but promoting most books from US and some Europe is very limited, there are great books from Australia, Asia and South America also Canada!

[@mklaesi]

Yes read the Bible, the bible and the bible, Too many people let books define their Christianity rather than the Lord

[@lavieenrose5954]

It’s great how we all love different books - I personally couldn’t leave out Exodus or Luke/Acts........Acts is the fulfilment of the Gospels, and the bridge leading to Paul’s epistles,... God bless you in these strange and unsettling times 🙏🏽♥️ (but not the ‘end times’ :)

[@Gablesman888]

People have different orders. For ten I would go: John, Romans, Hebrews, Psalms, Genesis, Ephesians, 1 John, Isaiah, Acts, Luke. But not in that order necessarily.

[@andrewlind3731]

My 10 in order: Luke, John, Matthew, Mark, James, Revelation, Exodus, Hosea, 1st and 2nd Corinthians

[@FollowingChrist44]

Mr. Tim, thank you for the list! I would be interested to read "Ashamed of the Gospel" by John Macarthur. I am always interested in learning more about what faithful church ministry should look like. Also, I have thought about reading the Jerry Bridges book before, Lord willing, I will get to it sooner than later.

[@CarnivoreSeventyOne]

I really like your videos, I just discovered you. Thank you for sharing truth and holiness.

[@ALastingBeauty]

thanks for the recommendations! I'll be adding some of these to my must read list!

[@louieelric1773]

ALastingBeauty what’s on you list?

[@alex-ip1er]

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[@gillyventura]

I have spent quite a while investigating bible study fat reduction program and discovered a fantastic resource at Monas Miracle Fix (check it out on google)

[@JGGREY]

The problem is there are so many books. So I have done some research for you and this is what I recommend. Basic Introduction: Catholicism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) Available on Amazon Link for 101 website www.thoughtco.com/catholicism-beliefs-and-practices-3897877 Website for best Catholic Books of all time brandonvogt.com/best-catholic-books-of-all-time/ I hope this helps. Happy reading

[@houseofcards4511]

I was so stoked when you recommended Pleasures of God, especially after the intro. Both DG and PoG were incredible, but Pleasures of God was such a God-centered book, to me it was like a better version of Desiring God. It had less to do with defending the thesis and more to do with stirring the affections. Loved it.

[@srourfamily]

Calvin reading !!!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>?????

[@tammyryan4399]

thank you for sharing the books:-) one author i would have add is Tim Keller his book on suffering is so heart felt and scripture focused..

[@HarGoat13]

It’s such a blessing that God has revealed his word to us. And fellow believers can help build each other up with words of edification through books!! Love to all.

[@user-vv1cq1dm6l]

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[@user-ei4lh2oz8x]

Hehehe... coincidentally(not that there is such a thing) I just put down number one in the list to watch this video when I got the notification.

[@jamesalexis3041]

My list of books: 1. Crossing the Tiber - Steve Ray 2. Upon this Rock- Steve Ray

[@rhondie4ever]

Sneaky. I think this list of books is oriented toward Calvinists. They probably won't want to read those books.

[@dondubhan]

Amazing considering Christianity was Catholic/Orthodox for 1500 years before Protestant Christianity existed. So, we don't need any of that pre-reformation stuff, right?

[@cjnav7832]

Love Stevie Ray 😋

[@Gablesman888]

@@dondubhan Pre-reformation "stuff" is what we today call Reformed or Calvinist "stuff". Ex: Augustine's City of God.

[@dondubhan]

@@Gablesman888 all due respect, but if you take the entirety of his work, you will find difficulty making it conform to Reformation doctrine. And who else pre-reformation? Is he the only one?

[@RonRivet]

Just bought RC Sproul`s Audible book called Foundations and it is excellent! I will definitely be reading many more RC Sproul books for sure as well as Knowing God. Thank you for recommendations!

[@sandeepkatthi]

Thanks for list

[@celticsaint7116]

I would highly recommend 'Holiness' by J C Ryle, the first Anglican Archbishop of Liverpool, a great evangelical; plus anything by A W Tozer.

[@curtislatham1426]

All contemporary reformed teachers, not surprised there isn’t any authors such as Tozer, Lewis, WL Craig, or Ravenhill in there.

[@CP-gq5fw]

Excellent list!

[@VinylFlesh]

Please do the 10 classics video now!! We’re ready! :)

[@thetruthshallsetyoufree2040]

As a former devoted catholic, I used to attend the mass 5 times a week, pray the rosary daily, was a leader of a Catholic group/movement on my campus, and was visiting the seminary to become a priest! I once was questioned, If I am to die at this moment, where would I open my eyes afterwards. Although I was a devoted catholic, I didn't have an answer, the person questioning me, opened the Bible at first John chapter 5, and as he read I was amazed. The passage actually speaks about a true believer in Jesus, whom has earned assurance of gaining eternal life in heaven, through Christ. It also says that if that believer doesn't acknowledge this assurance -eternal life in heaven- he is explicitly implying that God is a liar! After this encounter, I decided to study my bible daily, although I was a Catholic who reads his bible(which is very rare here in my country). After a year of studying my Bible i saw how much the Catholic church is far from the Bible. If you are a Catholic reading this I would suggest yousearch the following topics: -The authority of scripture -Justification and salvation: this is one of the most important topics, how am I to be reconciled with God according to the Bible!? What must I do to be saved!? -The mass and transubstantiation (Emphasis on Hebrews 10,the "lost" book in Catholicism) -The role of saints in The Bible -The role of virgin Mary in The Bible -Purgatory and the Bible -The pope :Is he biblical, is he even in the first church!? -The first church and the history of the Catholic church, did it really start with Jesus or with Constantine centuries later!? -The apocryphal books, why did they first show in mid 15th century? -Baptism, Is it for the babies?? , does it have to do anything with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit!? -The sacred mysteries and the Bible: why in a time of history they were 12 and 9 and 5 and now they stand at 7? Is the sacred mystery of confession biblical!? "The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." Psalms 145:18 God bless you all! MUCH LOVE!

[@thetruthshallsetyoufree2040]

Francis Joseph thanks, been there, done that But God saved me

[@johnmacrae2006]

prairie mark Guys, really?

[@ronahrollan8343]

The Truth Shall Set You Free YESSS SAMEEEE * not with that being so active in Catholic Church but i was one way back *

[@topekabill1444]

There is no one denomination that has it all correct. The basis of salvation is what ties them together. As for Divorce and remarriage just check the Bible. There is NO man that has authority of scripture on this earth, only the Father, Son And Holy Ghost (Spirit). No Church or Book except God's word the Bible is the final authority. Read and study the scriptures, God will give you a hunger and an understanding of his word for those who truly want it. There is NO One neither NO CHURCH that gives you a ticket to Heaven, Only a personal relationship with God The father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost will suffice. God does tell us to fellowship with other believers as we gain strength and prayer power when 2 or more are gathered together. We are to gather in worship with believers for edification and Glorifying God. An average of 10% of any Christian gathering will be Christians. MOST have never read the Bible, only books about the Bible. Todays Christians are "Cafeteria Christians" Taking what feels good and rejecting anything that disagrees with their view about God.

[@vladimirradchenko8299]

@wolemai 1) Protestants don't ignore verses, 2) Church History is important, but not primary, going along with the Scripture, 3) Luther was just a human, not an authority, he could be incorrect (and he did)

[@uknowital2939]

Thanks Tim, may I suggest a few more *The Grand Weaver* by Ravi Zacharias *The Heavenly Man* by Paul Hattaway {Biography of a Chinese Christian amidst persecution; will rejuvenate your faith} *Mere Christianity* by C.S Lewis

[@bf5821]

Good list. Will share with others.

[@ElJorro]

May need to look into these.

[@r.c.whitaker296]

Some of the old stuff, like Andrew Murray.

[@a_wretch_like_me9665]

I don't know why I even read the comments... It's cancerous. God bless you Brother Challies

[@stephaniec.2520]

I'm abidingly grateful to you for this list. I feel it gives me a structure for what to major on in reading this year. I can tell it is a qualitative list. Sorry if my name icon shows up 2x. Some time of computer glitch: we don't know how to fix it.

[@aaronh5792]

Love this. Thanks very much :)

[@SuperpopeGaming]

"This list of books you recommend is bad because it doesn't include !" - Half of these comments 😉Thanks for the list, Tim. I'm excited to check these out!

[@victoryak86]

SuperPope Gaming great point. He never said this is an exhaustive list lol.

[@SuperpopeGaming]

Mulga Bill 😄 You probably don’t want to be watching Tim Challies videos, then.

[@dollymadison2397]

Wow!! You put alot of time & effort into this. Thank you, sir!

[@johnguill6129]

I am currently reading Expository Apologetics by Dr. Voddie Baucham Jr. It is a good book for Christians to read. It's not too "over-my-head."

[@jed4235]

It's been 2 years now, and I've made it through all of theses books except Spurgeon. I guess thats next. Thanks Tim! Also, the two books that changed my life were Holiness of God and Cross of Christ.

[@lydia2292]

Thank you so much for these recommendations, they are going straight to the top of my list. pretty please can you do a similar video on classic books.

[@kccombatives]

Here's a list of books that have been impactful for me (in no particular order): 1. My Utmost for his highest by Oswald Chambers 2. Radical by David Platt 3. The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer 4. Not a Fan by Kyle Idle man 5. Crazy Love by Francis Chan 6. Forgotten God by Francis Cham 7. Kingdom Man by Tony Evans 8. The Disciple Making Parent by Chap Bettis 9. The Pursuit of God by Aw Tozer 10. Jesus Continued by JD Greear PS. Thank you for providing this list. A few of these were already on my "to read" list but others you mentioned are new to me.

[@marckspal]

Phenomenal list Mathetes, I'd add to this list Introduction to Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem and Christian ethics by the same author. Also Trusting God by Jerry Bridges, Waiting on God by Charles Stanley, Heaven & Safely Home by Randy Alcorn. God Bless you all!

[@lesliemunoz3198]

Ten great books......Genesis ...Exodus..... Leviticus.....Numbers ...Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1st Samuel...2nd Samuel 1st Kings......and there are 56 more! You wont be sorry.🌻

[@emmanuelskmtanzania24]

thank you much brotha for such an assistance..

[@dedemoraes11]

Nice channel Tim. Keep it up.

[@denisetallman7812]

"Fox's Book of Martyrs"

[@Corinna_Schuett_GER]

There are still two of them missing: "Slave - The Hidden Truth about your Identity in Christ" by John F. MacArthur "The Saving Life of Christ" by Major W. Ian Thomas These were out of the best and most helpful booklets (both are not long reads at all but very intense and deep) for a real tight walk in Christ I've ever come across. Blessings to you! 🙏🙏

[@user-vv1cq1dm6l]

Hey! I have made a Christian adventure book about the end times you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4OVmnyvqqmDldk

[@Sharonewarnock]

If we are to grow in faith we need great teachers to exposit the scriptures so we can learn the way of living out our faith. I thank God for the wonderful teaching I receive from Ligonier Ministries and The Gospel Coalition. I am the better woman of faith because of these marvellous teachers. Shx

[@lindacook8819]

Love your list. Practicing His Presence by Brother Lawrence and Praying GOD’s Word by Beth Moore, have been helpful to me. Also Phillip Yancey Books are ones that GOD used to help me.

[@hi2cole]

Thanks Tim, that's a great list. A book I would recommend is "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan.

[@scarface2045]

hi2cole francis chan is compromised and is now promoting blatant heretics paving the way for a one world religion.

[@hi2cole]

Logic You're great at making assertions. Where is the evidence of this? Francis Chan is not a Heretic as you presume. I do not feel the need to exhaustingly defend a man of God unless his reputation was at stake. Your reputation is not at stake on KZbin because everyone accuses everyone of something.

[@scarface2045]

hi2cole here is your evidence. Please dont answer a matter before you hear it. Prov. 18: 13 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol7PZ5WfiJaogas

[@mattmiranda6936]

hi2cole just because he preached at IHOPKC?? Wow judgmental

[@wjm5972]

the imitation of Christ by Thomas A'kempis

[@astridmavoungoudh489]

God bless you for this video

[@jaimewalsh7998]

Great presentation! I may add: Next to the Bible (KJV), the book " Meet the Prophets: A Journey through the Lives and the Visions of the Old Testament Prophets by Samantha Hewavitharana For years, I was having great difficulties understanding some parts of the Bible, but with this book, everything becomes crystal clear. Like Revelation - you need the books of the Prophets to understand it completely and now I do! Maranatha!

[@donnalundgren1911]

I have a hard time with how John Piper has changed.

[@Sav912WL]

Seems a bit like "10 Books Every Calvinist Should Read" to be more precise.

[@cjnav7832]

haha! Love it!

[@Gablesman888]

Since advancing to the Reformed version of things about twenty years ago, the non-Calvinist books just do not speak to me any more. They are spiritually shallow. Like the difference between chocolate pie and cow pie.

[@MainPointMinistries]

Amen!

[@curtislatham1426]

Yep

[@k0smon]

@@Gablesman888 ///// Calvin has the cow pie.

[@mkshffr4936]

Good list.

[@musicartsalive]

"Life Together" - Bonhoeffer

[@alysarenee3915]

really appreciate your list, i'm looking forward to your classic books video. i'd also appreciate some diversity to your lists. excepting nancy pearcey, all are white men. but to add to your list and pattern (this one may be a classic though), I'd add Tozer's Pursuit of God.

[@joakimrantanen3401]

If you didn't notice every book is written by a calvinist (as well as all other material and persons presented in a positive way on this channel). I think Tozer's Pursuit of God is one of the best spiritual books i've read (apart from the Bible), but iI fear that it will never be recognised by Tim Challies and other calvinist, as their dogma insists that knowing God is secondary to knowing reformed theology.

[@prophetcarnivaltechnician7222]

Alysa Campbell ...descendants of Japheth are skilled in the arts; paintings and literature come easy and speak for them. Here is a project for your faith...Gather together the inspiring Spoken words of the group you wish to be represented , and write them out. Seriously...that is a great series of books you would have.

[@Corinna_Schuett_GER]

Alysa Campbell if bible study is some racist issue to you, please name some truly edifying (biblically SOUND!) book of a black preacher and we're fine. Peace. 🙏

[@alysarenee3915]

It's not "some racist issue," sister Corinna. It's a representation issue. And by non-white, I didn't necessarily mean black...He's got the whole world in his hands. Peace to you as well.

[@Corinna_Schuett_GER]

Alysa Campbell dear friend, some representation issue sounds like "female or handicapped quota" in politics to me. I'm just interested in biblical soundness, quality and content of Holy Spirit inside, not in representation. Btw grandpa Noah from whom we all descend after the flood was kind of what you would call an albino today... 🙏🙏 book-ofenoch.com/chapter-105/ (but if you read carefully you will rather find parallels to Moses' glowing face and Jesus in the throne room scene of Rev1 = the Saviour of the people) Every kind of color is beautiful to me as this is a representation of Gods creation. But it's not the color that counts. It is just the new birth in the Spirit that makes a person acceptable and beautiful before God. *John 3:3* MARANATHA!

[@caleecalhoun6380]

For my Christian teens I recommend the Chronicles of Narnia. It was written by C.S. Louis and he is one of the best Christian authors.

[@gusloader123]

Those are NOT "Christian" books. C.S. Lewis was a fantasy and philosophy writer, not a Christian author.

[@lmwanthi]

Thanks Tim

[@kathyshogue2149]

Excellent choices!

[@ms.5779]

Watchman Nee, anybody read this author..or tried to, very deep

[@waltermcfarland7060]

Watch out for Watchman Nee

[@caroldurst1855]

Ms. Yes, he is wonderful! Sit, Walk, Stand has spoken to so many!

[@sarah15788]

Yes, he's so so deep . Right now l'm reading his book entitled Song of Songs, a devotional look at the Song of Solomon. It's described as Unveiling the Mystery of Passionate intimacy with Christ. Watchman Nee.

[@ms.5779]

@@sarah15788 I will get that, thanks

[@christopherdavidlunn8738]

@@waltermcfarland7060 why?

[@greenblood5640]

The fact that you don't list any book written by Joel Osteen clearly disqualified you to be a false teacher. Thank you brother for the good work you do

[@101runaways]

My church promotes him and his teachings, they have his books there every sunday. Iv decided to leave my church.

[@braydensmith218]

The Pleasures of God has made the biggest impact on me so far. It’s radical to see what pleases God, versus what pleases ourselves. The fact God was pleased in sending His Son to die for me, is such an anchor for my soul. God bless you everyone!

[@StephenKenW]

Wonderful list. I am teaching g a class on Spiritual Disciplines and Jerry Bridges and some of the other books are referenced. Could you maybe do a Hero's of the faith to read about top ten?

[@turningwrenchesautorepairm5017]

at some point Pilgrims Progress has to be mentioned or recommended

[@gracenmercy579]

Turning Wrenches Auto Repair & Maintenance . Oh yes it’s a must read for every Christian. My first one it’s the Bible than pilgrims progress the 2nd

[@keithwilson6060]

I think he was just listing contemporary books.

[@MarkBreton]

What's so amazing about grace - Philip Yancey

[@daviddennis6292]

Mark Breton reaching for the invisible God by Yancey is a good read too.

[@LifeAccordingtoCleng]

I love this book. It changed my life.

[@victoryak86]

Meh. Always thought he was a bit weak in his teaching. Read Marty Lloyd Jones for the combo of love and intimacy with God and the strong meat of the Word

[@MarkBreton]

I never really looked at his books as teaching. I think that allows me to appreciate his specific approach without feeling the need to compare him to others, because he is solid in the Word and sharing some real insight. I think it also appealed to me as a counselor, because it shares the wisdom in a way most people can absorb it.

[@2daysd]

This first two on your list are the absolute must reads. Tower above the rest. I would've included Richard Foster's "Celebration of Discipline" over Whitney's book. Ok to step out of the reformed brand at times and it's a fantastic book. Also, some Martyn Lloyd-Jones would've been great, like his "Sermon on the Mount," "Revival," commentaries on Romans and Ephesians, along with one of his best, "Preaching and Preachers." A.W. Tozer's "The Pursuit of Holiness" is also an incredible book!

[@erykahivydongiapon8097]

I was waiting for “Prayer” or “Disappointment with God” by Philip Yancey

[@donnawalsh1768]

The Great Controversy

[@k0smon]

DW/// If you are SDA

[@coleymoke6709]

The Bible is all you need.

[@chriscravens8318]

Dont be ignorant.

[@DeserieDrew]

Great video!

[@ulileena6103]

Thank you for recommend these books. Jesus bless you.

[@vangogo6819]

The Bible, anything by Charles Spurgeon, anything by D.L. Moody, anything by Corrie ten Boom, anything by Dietrich Bonhoffer.

[@user-vv1cq1dm6l]

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[@ohcanada8084]

How about George Mueller?

[@vangogo6819]

@@ohcanada8084 I'm not familiar with his works, I will have to check him out.

[@r-ratedreligion9693]

The #1 Book every Christian should read is the Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser!!! Best book on the narrative of the Bible ever written.

[@mikej5366]

Thank you!

[@MetanoiaOfferMastery]

You’re really good at green screen.