BIBLES
My Main Translations:
Tree of Life Version (Messianic Translation)
Reading and Secondary Bibles:
Amplified Bible (Classic Edition – Out of Print)
NLT Large Print Slimline Reference Bible
Study Bible Recommendations:
Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible
*See devotional Bible recommendations at the bottom of the page.
BIBLE STUDY TOOLS
30 Days to Understanding the Bible: Max Anders
How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth: Fee and Stuart
How to Pray and Study the Bible: R. A. Torrey
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge: R.A. Torrey
BIBLE COMMENTARIES
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
The MacArthur Bible Commentary
Treasury of David Psalms Commentary: Charles Spurgeon
Jewish New Testament Commentary
MacArthur New Testament Commentaries
BIOGRAPHIES
Charles Spurgeon Autobiography (2 Volumes)
Jonathan Edwards – A New Biography: Iain H. Murray
Wesley and Men Who Followed: Iain H. Murray
The Autobiography of Charles G. Finney
John MacArthur: Servant of the Word and Flock: Ian Murray
THE GOSPEL/NEW BIRTH
The Gospel According to Jesus: John MacArthur
Ashamed of the Gospel: John MacArthur
The Gospel According to the Apostles: John MacArthur
The Gospel According to Paul: John MacArthur
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
The Pilgrim’s Progress: John Bunyan
The Pilgrim’s Progress: John Bunyan (In Modern English)
The Gospel-Shaped Life: Ian Hamilton
The Crucified Life: A. W. Tozer
SPIRITUAL WARFARE
When Pigs Move In: Don Dickerman
Keep the Pigs Out: Don Dickerman
The Christian in Complete Armor (3 Volumes): William Gurnall
ISRAEL AND JEWISH HISTORY
Jews, God and History: Max I Dimont
A History of Israel: John Bright
JEWISH ROOTS OF CHRISTIANITY
Our Hands Are Stained with Blood: Michael L. Brown
The Ways of the Way: Raymond Robert Fischer
Our Father Abraham- Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith: Marvin R. Wilson
Living Emblems – Ancient Symbols of Faith: John D. Garr
JEWISH STUDY
*Some of the material in these books will sound foreign to believers, and some even disagree with certain tenets of Christianity. I share these books because I believe they are helpful in gaining a Hebrew perspective in our understanding of Scripture. The Bible is a Hebrew book written by Hebrew people, even the New Testament. In order to rightly understand Scripture, we must approach it with a Hebrew and not a Western or Greek way of thinking. I encourage you to study, look up verses, and if something doesn’t sit right, disregard it and continue to learn. All of these books are written by traditional Jews, and you will notice some books are linked to Christian Book Distributors.
A History of the Jewish People in the Life and Times of Christ: Emil Schurer
The Faith of Judaism: Isidore Epstein
The Seventy Faces of Torah: Stephen M. Wylen
The Way Into Torah: Norman J. Cohen
The Essential Guide to Jewish Prayer and Practice
The Prophets: Abraham J. Heschel
Jewish Family Celebrations: Arlene Rosen Cardozo
PRAYER
The Complete Works of E. M. Bounds on Prayer
Spurgeon on Prayer and Spiritual Warfare
GOD
The Sovereignty of God: A. W. Pink
God’s Passion for His Glory: John Piper
JESUS
Jesus on Every Page: David Murray
HOLINESS
A Serious Call to a Devout & Holy Life: William Law
A Plain Account of Christian Perfection: John Wesley
REVIVAL
Religious Affections: Jonathan Edwards
Revival Lectures: Charles G. Finney
Why Revival Tarries: Leonard Ravenhill
SERMONS
Spurgeon’s Sermons: Charles Spurgeon
The Holy Spirit and Power: John Wesley
CHURCH HISTORY
Our Hands Are Stained with Blood: Michael L. Brown
Church History in Plain Language: Bruce L. Shelly
WALKING IN DISCERNMENT
* I believe books like these help Pentecostals and Charismatics think through problems in the movements. We do well to read books that challenge certain practices to help keep us grounded in the Word and not be led off into error.
Apostasy from the Gospel: John Owen
Hyper-Grace, Exposing the Dangers of the Modern Grace Message: Michael L. Brown
Playing With Holy Fire, A Wake-Up Call to the Pentecostal-Charismatic Church: Michael L. Brown
Spiritual Avalanche – The Threat of False Teaching That Could Destroy Millions: Steve Hill
Strange Fire – The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfit Worship: John MacArthur
DEVOTIONALS
Morning and Evening: Charles Spurgeon