Recommended Books

The Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent
Modern-day Puritan gold. This book will make you realize just how vast the gospel is.

God Is the Gospel by John Piper
What does gospel-centeredness mean from the Bible? Rich with biblical exposition and heartfelt application, this book will help you see the glory of Christ and be changed by it.

The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson
A little harder at first because it involves 18th century Scottish church history, but the rewards of pushing through are immense. The book details how the full-orbed gospel of Christ remedies both legalism and antinomianism. Essential for preaching and biblical counseling.

Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges and Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
Bridges is about the best in terms of writing deep things with simplicity and clarity. Gospel-centered treasures abound in both books.

Spiritual Depression by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Not as heavy as it sounds. The book is a series of sermons Lloyd-Jones preached on this issue. The remedy for spiritual depression? Our position and privileges in Christ heal our souls.

21 Servants of Sovereign Joy by John Piper
These are biographical sermons on various pastors, missionaries, and theologians from past conferences. Informative and richly applicational.

Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot
The famous autobiographical account of the missionary team who gave their lives for Christ in Peru.

Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot
A classic on singleness, from a female perspective.

The following are older resources but well worth your time and effort.

Overcoming Sin and Temptation by John Owen
Three books in one, modernized for today’s readers. The first book is the classic on dealing with our sin, based on Romans 8:13. All three are penetrating looks into the human heart and the power of the gospel to help us resist temptation and kill our sins.

Letters of John Newton (select and longer versions, both from Banner of Truth)
No one applies the truths of Christ with more succinct wisdom and honesty than Newton. Once you’ve been an immoral slave trader and God radically saves you, you can dispense amazing grace.

The Autobiography of George Mueller (abridged)
An unbelievable testimony to the power of faith and prayer.

Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor
You want to the know the famous missionary’s secret? It’s not as mysterious as you may think.