Resources
I Timothy 4:6-8
If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
The resources below are to widen your understanding of the faith, apologetics, theology, and culture. I do not necessarily agree with the authors on everything or sometimes anything. To grasp an understanding of a topic, you must have knowledge of all viewpoints.
The Purple Book by Rice Brooks and Steve Murrell
Feel like a shrinking violet in your faith? Let this updated 12-part Bible study encourage your heart and soul! Designed to strengthen new believers and longtime followers, this popular workbook is motivating people from all walks of life to build an unshakable spiritual foundation.
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
Donald S. Whitney’s book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, published by NavPress in 1991, is a thoughtful exploration of various Christian disciplines that broadens the traditional Protestant training regarding the means of saving and strengthening grace. The theme of the entire work is based on 1 Timothy 4:7, which states, “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness” (Whitney 1991, 16). Accordingly, Whitney’s objective is to spur the reader toward the disciplines with the goal of Godliness always in sight. Pulling substantially from early Puritan teaching, the author surveys ten specific spiritual disciplines in order to accomplish the objective.
Affirming the Apostle’s Creed by J.I. Packer
The Apostles' Creed is the oldest, most beautiful succinct summary of Christian beliefs. Though often recited in unison during worship services, the creed begins with the phrase "I believe," making it a deeply personal profession of faith. But when was the last time you examined it closely?
In Affirming the Apostles' Creed, an excerpt from Growing in Christ, noted Bible scholar and author J. I. Packer explains the meaning and implications of each phrase of this great creed. Each concise chapter serves as an invitation to dive further into the creed-and as a result, into the essentials of the Christian faith-by concluding with discussion questions and Bible passages for further study.
Mere Christianity by C. S Lewis
In the classic Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together. Bringing together Lewis’ legendary broadcast talks during World War Two from his three previous books The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality, Mere Christianity provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the Christian faith.
FaultLines by Voddie Bauchum
In This Powerful Book, Voddie Baucham, A Preacher, Professor, And Cultural Apologist, Explains The Sinister Worldview Behind The Social Justice Movement And Critical Race Theory—Revealing How It Already Has Infiltrated Some Seminaries, Leading To Internal Denominational Conflict, Canceled Careers, And Lost Livelihoods. Like A Fault Line, It Threatens American Culture In General—And The Evangelical Church In Particular.
Ever-Loving Truth by Voddie Baucham Jr.
Voddie Baucham has a message for Christians in today’s culture—it’s time to take a stand for the truth. In The Ever-Loving Truth,this powerful preacher and teacher addresses the cost of being a twenty-first century Christian and helps adults apply the unchanging truth of God’s Word to contemporary life issues.The Ever-Loving Truth draws parallels between committed Christians in our society and the New Testament writers, Peter and John, as followers of Christ who proclaimed and stood for truth in their non-Christian environment. Participants will find this compelling study leads them to evaluate what it means to be a Christian today and how to apply God’s unchanging truth to a variety of circumstances.
