Christian Books EVERY Born Again Christian MUST Read !!!

[@offthekirb]

Obviously thee MOST important book the believer must read is the Bible, if you're interested in my daily method for studying it click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaXaZpt9mNmHnrs

[@DavidKim2106]

Hey Joe, great video as always! any chance you could post the links?

[@MD-cd7em]

IMPRESSIVE LIST....I AM GOING TO LOOK INTO....I WILL SAY ANOTHER GREAT PREACHER I LOVE TO READ IS ..DR. G. CAMPBELL MORGAN...PASTORED WESTMINISTER ABBEY BEFORE MARTIN LOYD JONES...I DO BELIEVE YOU WILL ENJOY HIM

[@fr-f2671]

Can you please share the inspirational books? I'm also interested. I want to grow more in the Lord. Seek more about Him and His Word

[@michaellyle4542]

Thanks Joe for your videos, you have touched my heart and soul in ways I forgotten about. I will say a great devotional that works for me and new Christians even though I'm 20 plus years in, Sarah Young everyday devotional like Jesus Calling Gr8 📚. Please keep doing what it God is guiding you on KZbin it is very touching.(& Remember this) not only you are in my prayers, but the Lord Jesus that lives in me loves you and when I say you I mean your whole family. This goes to also everyone else who is reading 🙏😇👍God speed!!

[@craigkitching4883]

@@MD-cd7em i will have to read that one Brother, "Ever Increasing Faith" by Smith Wigglesworth is a superb spiritual read.

[@josephabilash9108]

Timestamps with Names of the Books and their Authors:- 0:55 Zeal Without Burnout by Christopher Ash 1:39 True Beauty by Carolyn Mahaney and Nicole Whitacre 2:22 The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W Tozer 3:12 Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem 4:18 One Devoted Man by Nancy Drummond 5:24 Gathered Gold by John Blanchard 6:18 Daily Readings with Dr.MLJ 6:52 And Some Evangelists by Roger Carswell 7:52 Power Through Prayer by E.M Bounds 9:10 Why Revival Tarries by Leonard Ravenhill PRAISE THE LORD ✝️ MAY GOD BLESS YOU 😇

[@alexmathew977]

Thank you Joseph. I have been staying indoor for past four months due to coronavirus. I reside in UK and am shielding. Fortunately for me I had the time and opportunity to read so far Pilgrims progress, Holy war and Knowledge of the Holy. I remember seeing this video some time earlier and wanted to unlock the rest of the treasure. Your effort to detail the list of Joe's suggestions have become very helpful. God bless.

[@fabiantucker646]

Thank you very much Joseph for this detail. You've made it so much easier for me to record.

[@imjadonn5689]

Thank you for this Joseph you made it so easy for me to just screenshot

[@josephabilash9108]

@@alexmathew977 welcome, may God bless you abundantly 😇

[@josephabilash9108]

@@fabiantucker646 you're welcome 😇

[@chadwickg323]

How I would love to meet this guy, and just hug the heck out of him. Crazy how we don’t even have to know another brother personally but love them like we’ve known them our whole life. Now think about how much more intense that will be in heaven! God bless this man, his wife and his ministry.

[@offthekirb]

Love to hug you too brother Chad!! Thank you for your encouragement, God has bound us all together in love because of His Son! - Joe

[@chadwickg323]

Off The Kirb Ministries Yes He has:) Who knows, maybe we’ll make it happen some day. I am about 1/2 hr north of where ray comfort lives out here in southern ca. Once the chaos is over and you for what ever reason found yourself out around this way, not only would you have that hug, but a place to stay anytime:) If you get a little time and have a Facebook page, please friend me. Name is Chad Griebel. From there, i can private message my phone # etc... Keep staying the course Joe! So many people coming to Christ over the internet these days. Ps: I have done, and still do get a lot how I approach my own evangelism from Ray Comforts format (know you like his vids as well). We all learn and pull from each other’s gifts and talents Bless you Joe!

[@silu87]

Indeed this person is amazing n m so blessed by his videos

[@casiepowell9434]

Amen!

[@tonlihnyahkai5160]

Yes, I totally agree with you.I've just started following his videos but God has spoken to me tremendously.Praise God the Almighty for bro Joe and his ministry.

[@yosua1487]

Even the fastest will get nowhere if they didn't start, so start brothers and sisters ! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you (1 Cor 16:23, KJV)

[@edcarson3113]

Yosua Purba and onto you too brother

[@bobdobric6787]

What i really like about Joe is his humble nature .

[@patriot8554]

You missed ' The Pilgrims Progress' by John Bunyan. This would definitely be my number one book to read ( apart from the Bible )

[@johndisalvo6283]

by John BUNYAN

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

Was he one of Echo's Bunnymen..? ;-)

[@beverlyballard3845]

He was in prison 12 years, for his faith, when he wrote this Book! It is HOLY SPIRIT written with man's hand!

[@alexmathew977]

It is indeed a great book. So far the best one I have read. I am not a voracious reader.

[@necromantic420]

Yeah bunnyman 🐰

[@christianbluesman]

I would recommend AW Tozer In pursuit of God as one of them.

[@voiceofmybeloved1274]

Yeah. 🤗😇

[@harrymecwan3426]

totally

[@In_time]

Saw “slow christian” and I clicked instantly!! 😂😂🙈 Thanks for this, Joe 🙌🏻😭

[@offthekirb]

Glad I found like-minded people 😊

[@colton7373]

Haha me too

[@foryourreview5015]

Ok t

[@bevanchriz9767]

me too

[@jessebryant9233]

...I then played the video at 1.5x. 😜

[@davesilverman3325]

Joe, it's your friend, Dave in North Carolina, U.S.A. again. You may recall that I've commented on your channel in the past. You have been a great help to me over a period of time, both in inspiration as well as in confirmation and I thank you. I believe that today we are closer to the time when we will see the culmination of all things then ever we have been and as a result we are seeing the last remaining prophecies in scripture playing out in the world around us. I try to count this as joy as Paul recommended we do but as things become more critical I fear for the people I've become close to over the years in various churches. I know it sounds crazy, but for years I've been searching for a church home to no avail. Some time ago I started attending with a friend at a local Pentecostal church and left because a number of small groups ministers were dragging me to the alter to speak in tongues and urging me to babble incoherently as the rest of that church was doing. The feeling was that if I didn't my salvation was in doubt. Paul wrote that tongues would cease and prophecy would fail. He also said that if there was no one in the congregation who could give an interpretation that it was vanity. In all the time I went there never did I hear a single interpretation given. My friend was upset when I stopped going with him and when I explained that I felt like it would've been a slap in the face of the Holly Spirit had I feigned the utterance of the spirit he called me a heretic and that was the last I saw of him. Most recently I'd been in a United Methodist church and I became close to an associate pastor who, when I first met him was finishing up at the seminary and over a period of five years we maintained a rather nice friendship and spent time in prayer together. Everything was fine until one day he expressed his views on the adversary and told me that instead of the personage of the evil one there was a sinister cloud that floated around and randomly descended upon people to create havoc in their lives and then went on to do the same to others. When I told him that it was written that the Devil walks to and fro like a roaring lion looking for those he might devour and that didn't sound like some ambiguous cloud to me there was a noticeable distance between us from that time forward. He also told me that the end of this age was probably a good thousand years up the road, which is a contradiction to the obvious meaning of the parable of the fig tree. Needless to say I could no longer attend there. Now he has been given a church of two thousand members to shepherd and I fear for them all. Currently I'm looking for a home church as that may be a solution that is closest to the way the early church operated and I'll try that, but it could be a topic for you to address in a video. If I'm experiencing problems of this nature I'm sure I'm not the only one. I firmly believe that we are coming into the last of the last days and the apostasy is clearly in the churches. I believe that if you lead a church and you aren't advancing the Kingdom of God there may be a special place in hell for you and preaching what's in your heart if it's contrary to what's written in the Holly Bible is a grave sin. Perhaps you'll feel led to speak on this subject and offer a bit of advice so that those of us who struggle to find a spiritual home might receive some needed guidance. I'm open to suggestions. Thank you, Joe for all you do. Maranatha!

[@shannonkelly1673]

Dave, you are not alone in the search for a sound church. My huband and I have lost zeal for our church also, due to some questionable things. I'm not sure where to turn. I listen to several KZbin pastors - Joe Kirby is great! What a blessing he is! But I know we need to find a local church. Just gonna pray. I hope you've found a good one too.

[@Jeremyburroughs777]

Have you read Pilgrims Progress? It truly is a blessing. I encourage all believers to read this one. Love the videos, endure to the end 😊👍🏻

[@milanterzic859]

The Corrie Ten Boom biographies are good: "Hiding Place" and "Tramp fr the Lord."

[@suzeauster2223]

I’m reading them right now!!! Amazing!!!

[@johndisalvo6283]

The best two devotionals are My Utmost For His Highest by Oswald Chambers and Streams In The Desert by L B Cowman

[@kerrihall7055]

Reading is always good, but ALWAYS ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. God is powerful enough to empower and smarten the slowest amongst us. We have but to ask Him. Read the book of James for reference to this.

[@craigkitching4883]

Joe you really are an inspiring young Man!, when ever i feel down i type in your name and your brief teachings lift me up again. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for Joe Kirby"s ministry and God Bless this Man.

[@PracticalFaith]

Ravenhill and Tozer were some of my first books to read after becoming a Christian. Great video!

[@consideringchristianity5028]

Apart from the Bible of course, I'd highly recommend anything by CS Lewis or Timothy Keller. Absolutely amazing.

[@joswalace5003]

cs lewis was catholic

[@arkadiusw.897]

This has to be the most wonderful comment section on youtube! Such great recommendations.

[@chadaustin8343]

Joe, I love your passion and zeal for our Lord. Thank you for this list. Thank you for your ministry! I hope to meet you one day.

[@offthekirb]

That would be wonderful Chad, one of my dreams is to do an evangelism tour of the USA. I hope this comes into fruition soon! - Joe

[@KevinHernandez-hy9kp]

Not only that but I also struggle to concentrate in prayer

[@offthekirb]

Yeah I will try to get a video made on that soon Kevin! - Joe

[@joshlaplana1320]

Might be coz God is trying speak to your mind, pay attention to where your thoughts are going, if it's something that deals with spiritual truths maybe God is leading you to focus on that subject or maybe answering your questions from previous prayers. God might be trying to get to your mind while you're talking to Him

[@rainsofhealing]

The spirit of Slumber often likes to come at this time. We need to rebuke it aloud in Jesus’s name. I deal with this issue too.

[@revitalizedbornagain4418]

Here are some of the best Teaching series of Prayer.🕇 Life.🔥 I've ever come across. Start with the Purpose of Prayer.🕇 All are good , MAY you truly grow in the Grace of God to Enjoy The Holy Occupation of Prayer.🕇 Prayer.🕆 closet Life.🔥 Its Abundant Life.🔥 Heart.💝 engaging From the Hills of Tennessee Marananhtha

[@discipleofthemessiah8652]

Andrew Murray’s books are spiritual revelation. The spiritual life is life changing for Christians like me who have the Holy Spirit but are full of doubts and confusion because they are still battling the flesh. It talks about going from the carnal state 2 the spiritual state, truly being led by the Spirit. It’s a must!!!

[@revitalizedbornagain4418]

Knowing God -by J.I. Packer one of the best Teaching series books I've ever read. In Light of Eternity by Lenard Ravenhill The Wepon of Prayer.🕇 by E.M.Bounds The Path of Prayer.🕇 by Samuel Chadwick Praying Hyde a man of prayer by Basil Miller E.M.Bounds Prayer.🕇 The Classic Collection The Life and Diary of David Brainerd #1 great book for me By Ray Comfort was God Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Life My Utmost For His Highest by Oswald Chambers Prayer a Holy Occupation by Oswald Chamber Soooooo much More Yes Why Revival Tarries by Lenard Ravenhill

[@TheRazmotaz]

Revitalized Born Again I’d suggest “The Saving Life Of Christ” by Thomas. It’s older, but is not an easy read. You have to chew on it.

[@a3mia3mi82]

This below list for a quick reference and that doesn't mean you need to skip this video. Please watch fully as Bro Joe explains each and every book and what usefulness he received from each book, so please use this list as reference and watch the video fully to get the details of each books: 10) Zeal without burnout 9) True Beauty 8) The knowledge of the Holy 7) Bible Doctrine 6) One Devoted Man 5) Gathered Gold 4) Daily Readings with Dr.MLJ 3) And some Evangelists 2) Power Through Prayer 1) Why Revival Tarries 0) The Holy Bible

[@joshuahope3967]

Thanks for sharing.I was really blessed reading Dr Martyn Lloyd jones, -spiritual depression, A.W.Tozer - The pursuit of God, Watchmen nee - The normal Christian life, Zachariah Tanee fomum - daily dynamic encounters with God, Spiritual warfare - Derek prince.

[@hermienduplessis2409]

Pilgrims Progress is my Nr 1. I even have the comic version. 2nd is Og Mandino's "The Greatest Miracle in the World".

[@tonysu4293]

Amen! Thank you brother Joe! Love your recommendations! To God be all the glory! Let's continue to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone! God bless you and your family!

[@psalmek23]

You should read Lloyd Jones The Study of the Sermon on the Mount. Really great read, it’s a classic.

[@Cudd13B34r]

I just found this video and I purchased the book you recommended by your wife "True Beauty." I can't wait to read it!!! God bless you and your family. Your videos are such a blessing and I have learned so much!

[@skay5520]

10. Zeal without burnout - Christopher Ash 0:55 9. True beauty - Carolyn Mahaney & Nicole Whitacre 1:37 8. The knowledge of the Holy - A. W. Tozer 2:22 7. Bible Doctrine - Wayne Grudem 3:10 6. One devoted Man - Nancy Drummond 4:12 5. Gathered Gold - John Blanchard 5:24 4. Daily readings from the works of Dr. MLJ 6:18 3. And some Evangelists - Roger Carswell 6:52 2. Power through prayer - E. M. Bounds 7:50 1. Why revival Tarries - Leonard Ravenhill 9:09 Extra plus recommendation: The Bible by GOD 2. Timothy 3:16 - 17 [NASB] All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

[@shreyash555]

Good work bro. What I like the most is the last paragraph that you've written!

[@skay5520]

@@shreyash555 Thanks brother. Hope you doing good. Have a blessed day and stay in our fathers grace :)

[@thereisashifting]

I was just telling the Father the other day that I appreciate how patient he is with me. He knows I'm slow, so.... If there's something he needs me to know or to do He has to start (in His particular way of speaking to me) telling me days in advance because He knows it takes me a while to get it and be like, "Oh Holy Spirit that's been you talking to me that whole time."

[@RickMunn1]

Great comment!

[@cinnamonparsley6384]

Yes! Me too a little slow on the uptake 😊

[@marcell.9766]

Wow, praise the Lord, I’m the same Way. Thank God for His patience!

[@kimberlyo2037]

Thanks for the recommendations, I’ve never heard of most of the Authors, so I’m grateful to have this list. Joe, I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer either :D I love a good devotional, but I have to be careful, because sometimes I rely on someone else’s quiet time too often by reading too many devotionals rather than do my own work to dig and search the Scriptures. I’ve made it a habit to read through the Bible every year, but I have to be honest I don’t get a whole lot out of it, because I don’t spend additional time to read contemplatively, or to write notes in a notebook. So I really appreciated your great tips on studying the Bible video! One last comment, FYI Another great book on the Attributes of God is by A W Pink.

[@billmurphy6272]

Seriously wish these publishers would hire Joe to narrate the audio versions of these books, that'd be a blessing to listen to.

[@joseph7520]

You´ve got a fantastic taste for books brother. I would like to add "Holiness" by JC Ryle. Also lots of good puritan literature around.

[@johnwarren3789]

You sound just like me Joe. I cant get through a chapter of any book without my mind going elsewhere. Its frustrating when im trying to read the Bible. ( Good to see you back online, I hope your time away with the Lord was profitable)

[@joelseanjade]

John Warren You're not alone mate. But I firmly believe that the reason we as believers struggle to focus while reading or during prayer, is the enemy satan knows we are a serious threat to his temporary kingdom and his time is oh so nearly up! God bless brother 🙏🏼

[@johnwarren3789]

@@joelseanjade God bless you too brother.

[@djlclopez128]

For all the Christian women out there, mothers, wives, young women, or women just finding Christ, please read The Well-Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles. It breaks down a lot of big topics and goes in depth about a lot of struggles women go through daily. It also helps you delve deeper into the Word, I was so happy to see that nearly every page has between 5-10 verses so you can also follow along in the Bible as if it's a Bible study. I promise, this book will bring you closer to Jesus.

[@swaroopkumar6657]

9)True beauty 8)the knowledge of the holy 7)bible doctrine 6)one devoted man 5)gathered gold 4)daily readings with mr lj 3)and some evangalists 2)power through prayer 1)why revival tarries

[@lilliansheriff7668]

Hello Joe, funny you mentioned Tozer, he was also mentioned in my bible study this morning. It will be pinned on Twitter later. I want to share this video because these would make great gifts.

[@divya-zd6vq]

Thank you for this. Honestly i have a heart for evangelism but never thought much about my prayer life. I needed to hear this

[@LivingMemorial3200]

Thanks brother. Just bought #2 on your list. Can't wait to dive in.

[@weirdwildweed6557]

I was hopeing Derek Prince would be amonge one of your 10 favorets . I love Dereks gentle and mild way of teaching, his teaching are deep, strong and Loving. May I suggest you give Derek Prince a chance to guide you closer to our Lord. Love you Joe, you are delightfully human in your generous way of teaching.i thank you for sharing the Word from God our Farther . John Bennett says it only takes 72 hours to read the hole Bible! (He has read it many times)! I often need much time to read and meditate or grasp the truth mening of just one small chapter. Some times I disapeare in to the scriptures and I have been in another world and suddenly I have read many pages or chapters. I believe it is the will of my Lord Jesus Christ. He is in control for ever!

[@deraa.1968]

Derek Prince is a wonderful Teacher whom God used and is still using even though he is with the Lord. As for your pace in Bible Study, do not be discouraged. It is not by how fast you read, but by how well i.e. what God shows you as you fellowship with Him through His Word. Let speed not be the target but depth with your Maker. Cheers!

[@Harris08912]

Thank you for this video, I have been impacted by your top two books also and recently ready power through prayer, it's so encouraging to hear other people quoting Leonard Ravenhill, Paul Washer and E. M. Bounds. Some legends that have impacted me and I need to follow what I know to be true, to die, get alone with God and wait for Him

[@edcarson3113]

Good to see you back preacher , God bless you Joe

[@edcarson3113]

family lowe howdy sister, no worries woman I know you’re busy . 🧐🤗New business that sounds exciting , you can fill me in with the details later... I wish you Gods richest blessings B, well done you 🙏🏽💪🏽🤗💖

[@francarner2515]

You have revived my heart to. read again. I am 70 years old and am having difficulties retaining what I read. I used to read several books a week. It is a miracle if I get through one in 6 months. Thank you for your enthusiasm and encouragment.

[@tonifrancis6945]

I just found this video this morning. And throughout watching it you mentioned two preachers who I LOVE and have watched and listened to for years…Paul Washer and Leonard Ravenhill. I have now subscribed to your channel. Anyone who honours these men of faith is a winner by me! Thank you.

[@Debbi.O]

Thanks for sharing this 😆. I’m currently reading ‘Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction Of a Fallen World’ by C.J. Mahaney 👏🏾

[@chadaustin8343]

Tobi Oyedele Great book. 👍🏻

[@Debbi.O]

Yes it really is and easy to read 😄

[@al1315]

Thank God, it will help me so much,, especially in Prayer and evangelism , God Bless you more ❤️❤️❤️

[@offthekirb]

Blessings Al thank you for watching

[@swordvizion]

Spurgeon All Day🔥 The Christian in Complete Armour by William Gurnall

[@lindaharris849]

"the scars that shaped me" by Vaneetha Rendall Risner, is a wonderful book to help those going through great suffering and looking to God for answers. (particularly women.)

[@ReedBensonMO]

I'm like you. I can't focus on things for more...hey, there's a cute squirrel over there...I wonder what dinner's going to be like...it's too hot today.

[@offthekirb]

Tell me about it Reed! - Joe

[@brambletbrats3184]

Amen bro Joe! It is hard to read Ravenhill's books without having a strong conviction from the Holy Spirit! If I'm allowed to share, two of my favourite books are Knowing God, by J.I. Packer and The Discipline of Grace, by Jerry Bridges. You have a great list and to include one recommended by your wife without having read it shows a true oneness of spirit! :) God bless you brother.

[@RickMunn1]

I found out about Leonard ravenhill through this channel and I've been watching him ever since. Thanks for your recommendations Steve. Rick

[@brianlove8353]

I love that book knowing god

[@amzngspdrmn]

EM Bounds Treasury of Prayer is a collection of his prayer works condensed to one volume edited by Ravenhill

[@Richardcontramundum]

Great list! I've read some but not even heard of others! Good word for the Gospel

[@ondreatorrence4322]

I love A.W tozer ! I'll check that once out . I'm reading the crucified life right now

[@RickMunn1]

Tozer is great! He didn't skip around the important issues in the Christian life. Good recommendation.

[@AndrewTitcombe]

Useful list, Joe but links seems to go to Amazon USA? Is there a reason?

[@AndrewTitcombe]

Useful list, Joe but links seems to go to Amazon USA? Is there a reason?

[@hi2cole]

Hello from Moody Bible Institute!! Love your channel and I might get that book, since I'd love to learn more about the founder of my college.

[@wyattwahlgren8883]

There are two books that I cannot recommend enough: "Heaven" by Randy Alcorn (it is a comprehensive book that's simple to understand that looks at what the Bible says about Heaven) and "Decision Making and the Will of God" by Garry Friesen. Both books have had a profound impact on my life. They're both quite long, but simple to understand.

[@offthekirb]

Thank you for recommending Wyatt! - Joe

[@cassondrarypstra3573]

Hey there, brand new to your channel, and I'm hooked, wish I would have found u long ago. I'm learning SO much, I love how you break things down. I also have a short attention span, it's hard for me to concentrate and hard for me to remember things. So I love how you break things down I'm taking lots of notes ☺️. The book I'm reading right now is called.. IMAGINE HEAVEN by John Burke and I love it...I very much recommend it!! In another video you did where you're talking about different ways to prepare yourself when reading the Bible doing prayer pacing getting a journal finding a time during the day making yourself comfortable and an elder mentor. I'm not sure if you heard of these men but one is Paul Begley he is a pastor on here and talks about world events that associate with the Bible and then Barry scarbrough another amazing man and now you ☺️ love your videos already and I subscribed a few days ago. Ty for all that you do God bless you and looking forward to more videos while catching up on your other ones. 😅 WFS🕊️ 🌱🌾🏵️

[@offthekirb]

Hi Cassondra, it's great to have your fellowship here sister! I hope the videos continue to be used by God and you walk with the Lord daily! Every blessing - Joe

[@jaygirl5288]

I ordered True Beauty first. Thank you for sharing these easy reads. ❤🙏

[@evidentone9teen259]

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I do have my ways. The best way to remember what you have just read... is to ask yourself a series of questions about the subject matter. Do I believe this? How can I disprove this? How can I justify this? What does this mean, in regards to the other things I know? Etc, etc... With each new question you ask, you attach a new mental "hook". Before you know it, what you have just read becomes a part of you. Here's a poem... Enjoy ❤🙏 A Poor Wretched Mans Joy A poor wretched man at his ropes end Without sufficiency of income or pay The due date for his multitude of debts Was the morning of the very next day He knew precisely what was the reality And had already counted the cost The collectors will arrive in the morning And his family's house will be lost He descended into the quicksand of guilt Fear and grief compounding despair Not a single strand of hope within reach Left for this man to cling to was there He looked upon his wife and children For his failure he's solely responsible But for him no course of action remained Nor any solution seemed possible Behold, a dreaded knock at the door Much to this poor wretched mans dismay "Why, oh why, are the collectors so early?" "Oh please, oh please, not today!" He then proceeded to open his door And there in the rain holding a letter Stood an innocent little messenger boy Sent from a friend and not a collector The messenger boy told the poor wretch "Your old friend in fact did so inherit" "An absolute fortune of pure gold" "And with you he intends to share it" His friend had penned a letter of promise "I will meet you at the bank tomorrow" "Then I will pay each one of your debts" "I will release you from pain and sorrow" Having read the letter from his dear friend Delivered by that messenger boy The poor wretched man leaped in the air With an incredible abundance of joy His spirit was filled with the joy of hope And from fear he gained his release He bore no more grief nor felt any sorrow Guilt and despair transformed into peace But what did the poor wretch truly have And on what did such great joy depend? He still had no money of which to speak of Just a promise in letter from a friend If the poor wretch believed not his friend What outcome would then have resulted? He would have remained in his despair And his friend would feel greatly insulted But this poor wretched man was faithful He believed and trusted his friend Faith in a promise was the very foundation On which that poor wretch's joy did depend This is the power of faith and belief And consequence of distrust and doubt One leads to joy and the other to grief But that's not all that his story's about Those who have ears now let them hear A layer of meaning beneath his story Things are not all that they would seem Within in the words of this allegory The poor wretched mans friend is Jesus The debt owed is for sins and depravity The collection date is impending death And that poor wretched man is humanity Trust His promise of life and redemption Let not doubt and despair to remain Believe in Him who paid for salvation The Joy of hope in His grace is to gain

[@RedHeadAvenger]

@@markbailey2417 Trolling I see. 🙄

[@edcarson3113]

EVIDENT one9teen I like it ,very good friend . Joe will probably not read it ...did you miss the bit where he said he attention span was short....only kidding What a friend we have in Jesus , Hallelujah

[@michaelsnyder9047]

Love your poem

[@evidentone9teen259]

@@edcarson3113 😂 Good point... Thank you so much for your kind words ❤ If you enjoy poetry, I have a few more on my channel 👍 Romans 15:13. May the GOD of HOPE fill you with all JOY and PEACE as you TRUST IN HIM, so that you may overflow with HOPE by the POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT 🙏

[@evidentone9teen259]

@@michaelsnyder9047 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words ❤ If you enjoy poetry, I have a few more on my channel 👍 Romans 15:13. May the GOD of HOPE fill you with all JOY and PEACE as you TRUST IN HIM, so that you may overflow with HOPE by the POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT 🙏

[@Yoafrican]

Read why revival tarries I loved it. God bless you Joe!!

[@cabbyhubby]

The biography of David Brainerd, Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan ,The Heavenly Man about Bro Yun, The Hiding Place about Corrie Ten Boom, Repentance by Richard Owen Roberts : Some of my favorites anyway.

[@tatumtoot]

May I recommend “Loving Jesus” by Mark Allan Powell. Absolutely brilliant book; it helped strengthen my faith and knowledge in Christ so much! 😊

[@lindapreston9117]

You spoke about being struggling to concentrate, I found that if I have the book read to me, I get a great deal from it and I pay close attention if the reader is good, I also slow the speed a little. I get excellent results. Thank you for the books you recommended, 🎉 can now go and look them up. God bless!

[@archangel6415]

Dear Joe, every rich blessing.

[@terriwerning3477]

This is great! Thank you so much for these recommendations. I’ve only heard of a couple of these authors, so I’m excited to check out some new ones. Thank you! Your joy and enthusiasm is contagious.

[@jerikah8397]

Thank you for this list! ❤️❤️❤️

[@come2Jesus2day]

Thank you. I ordered straight away "True Beauty" for my teenage daughter. Not on the list but "Tortured for Christ" from Richard Wurmbrand is also a very important book. God bless you!

[@offthekirb]

Great hope she finds it helpful! And I have that book but must read it! - Joe

[@craigkohler2641]

"A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life" William Law

[@patrickmcneil76]

I beg to differ that you are not smart, Joe. You’ve achieved a lot of growth in just ten years as a Christian.

[@streetpreaching]

Thank you Brian that means a lot, but all glory to God! I am just so grateful He has given me the privilege of being able to serve Him in full-time Christian work! - Joe

[@VicCrisson]

Underrated video. Thank you. Commenting for algorithm.

[@jkm9332]

10 Books Every Christian Should Read: The Trial (Kafka) The Tenth of December (Saunders) 1984 (Orwell) Lord of the Flies (Golding) Midnight's Children (Rushdie) The Stranger (Camus) The Last Battle (Lewis) Catcher in the Rye (Salinger) Frankenstein (Shelley) The Complete Stories (O'Connor)

[@rainsofhealing]

An oldie but goodie; Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan I believe the author is. Thank you for sharing this wonderful list with us Joe!

[@davidmuth4571]

I got 3 from the list, The Knowledge Of The Holy, The Man God Uses, and Power Through Prayer. I started with The Knowledge Of The Holy and it's a mind blower for me. Thanks for the list.

[@luisv8887]

that was my first Christian book other than the bible. Good stuff.

[@lillyofthevalley208]

Lol I couldn't resist the title. I used to binge read books. Then I put them down and binge read the bible. When I start I can't stop. When I stop I can't stop thinking thoughts to God, which causes me to get insomnia. When I use to buy books, I'd look at the chapters. I'd then go to the end of the book and read a little to see if it won't tickle my fancy. Then I'd go and read the most attractive chapter. Then I'd read a bit of the beginning of the book. If I liked it, then I bought it. I like to have the big picture then break it down. I thought I had to share this with you! Anyway, God bless you! You have such a good attitude.

[@jenniferhill5375]

Also, there must be thanks offered to you, good sir! God bless you For your kind heart.

[@joelseanjade]

Great choice for number one Joe! I'm definitely gonna get my hands on your number 2 and a few others I hope. I thought "a pilgrims progress" might have got a mention? God bless you mate 🙏🏼

[@offthekirb]

Hi Gary yes that's definitely a great one but it can be quite hard to read, but the illustrations are fantastic. I also love the childrens version called the dangerous journey! - Joe

[@dmm6341]

Thank you brother...will you take a moment and pray for me? My knees are arthritic and I still need to work on my feet, I'm 58.

[@fizzby.c8938]

I would like if you could add the titles in the description box.

[@harryvanniekerk7269]

Amen brother, what you said echo`s in my heart and inspires me anew. thank you so much.

[@DebbietheYorkie]

It’s like listening to myself by listening to your opinions of yourself I’m not alone lol Thankyou for you honesty

[@streetpreaching]

ahaha God bless you Debbie! - Joe

[@oldmanonamission8055]

What I love about you Joe is how you make me feel. You talk with confidence as if you know everything and it's all easy, and that makes me feel hopeless and unless. Then you come out with "my mind is all over the place. I have the concentration of an ant and I really do struggle. Then you build me up again and feel great. Thank you Joe for ministering and then showing us all it's hard and it's a battle. Then I'm reminded that this path is a harder fight than going ten rounds with a cage fighter.

[@offthekirb]

bless you, keep on my friend

[@jesuguru2394]

Thanks for the helpful list, will "slowly" get around to some of these. 😀 Regarding Wayne Grudem, no book other than the Bible informed and inspired me as much as his Systematic Theology. He's 100% in the Reformed camp, but treats other points on the spectrum with respect.

[@MORE1500]

'Moral Man and Immoral Society' by Reinhold Niebuhr, 'The Cross and the Lynching Tree' by James Cone and 'Mere Christianity' by CS Lewis should also be included.

[@gigigigi2710]

Reading helps us to benefit from others experience Thanks

[@dianagaffney5175]

Good morning Joe, just want you to know I love your videos 😊 God bless you!!

[@PeacefulHeart4ever]

Thank you for the suggestions!

[@Alex25l]

Joe your awesome bro!! Thank you for these recommendations I’m excited to read them! So cool that Jesus brings us together like this🔥🔥🎉🎊

[@aysel8252]

Thank you so much! ★ Love Ray Comfort too! The Living Waters chanel is brilliant! Reading now Ray's book "Faith is for weak people" where he teaches how to respond to famous objections to the gospel.

[@saulcuello9622]

What is meant by no man is greater than his prayer life, the Ravenhill quote

[@MatthewFearnley]

I would paraphrase it as: a great man (or woman) must be one who prays “greatly”. If we don’t pray, we can’t do anything great.

[@ExploreTanakh24]

awesome classics in that list :)

[@joer5627]

Thank you. I have #s 1&2 always close at hand. Leonard Ravenhill and EM Bounds are touted by my Pastor. Glad we are all in agreement.

[@offthekirb]

We're also agreed on Joe is awesome name too - Joe

[@deion312]

I put your top 2 suggestions on my books to read list! Thank Joe

[@swordvizion]

Puritan writings on Spiritual Warfare are🔥

[@jettisaboss]

The more videos I watch by this man, the more I realize God showed me him because he reminds me so much of me. Almost scary identical.

[@robinsykes6330]

Thank you so much for this and your video reading the bible for beginners. You're an angel.

[@ipodrogify]

Jeremiah 17:9 and Genesis 8:21 reveals that our hearts are heretical.

[@lyndaslocum7575]

I must say thank you for what YOU do. It helps me keep on track.

[@edcarson3113]

Good list Joe , I know now what to ask for, for Christmas and birthday 😉🙏🏽 I would highly recommend ....The Strategies of Satan, by Warren Wiersbe

[@emmanuelchris6057]

First time I listened to ravenhill sermon go hide thy self, I just closed my door and Windows and cried.

[@Morewecanthink]

My number 1+2 Ian W. Thomas: - The Mystery of Godliness - If I perish, I perish

[@breezy1370]

Thank you for the list of suggestions! I lookforward to reading some of them as i too am a bit slow xD

[@danielnilson6115]

Time to look these up on amazon!

[@offthekirb]

Blessings Sanders

[@rjs7192]

I love you brother ...I really do thx for all you do And always sharing your heart. God bless always. Your brother in Christ. Richie.