Here is a list of books that I commend to you. They have helped me journey further and further outside the camp and into the holy wild. God has led me to these authors and they have shared their learnings with me. I hope you will benefit greatly from them as well.
By This Name by John R Cross
If ever there were a book that explained the gospel clearly, fully and effectively, this would be it. Beginning at Genesis, the book reveals the gospel as God himself reveals it: story by story, allowing historical events to explain words like faith, substituition, atonement and so forth. God was very deliberate it teaching and showing the world how he is, who man is and how he would save people from death and the eternal separation from God. The Bible makes sense once you read this book.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller
An excellent book on how to engage with others on the many doubts and questions about God. Addressing questions and getting people to think through the logic of their worldviews, Keller helps to people see for themselves that there is compelling arguments and evidence for God.
Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson
A book about Christian parenting unlike any that I've read before. Rather than focusing on tips and tricks, the mother and daughter writing team focuses instead on the glorious gospel of Christ and how as parents, we need to point our children to Christ's completed work to accomplish what human parenting cannot do.
Big Truths for Young Hearts by Dr Bruce Ware
A wonderful resource for parents to teach their children about God and Christianity. It's like Systematic Theology for kids. The deep doctrines of God are explained in a clear and conversational way. The book is meant for parents to read aloud to children but new Christians will also benefit from reading it.
Don't Call it a Comeback edited by Kevin DeYoung
A highly readable book on the basics of our faith. What do we believe about God, the Trinity, Jesus, the church, abortion, salvation and more. Christians under 40 write in a way that will make our faith clear for youths and young adults.
Living Sacrifice by Helen Roseveare
Helen Roseveare shares on what it means to humble ourselves and sacrifice everything we are and have in order that we can be made useful for God's work.
