RECOMMENDED BOOKS

Besides reading and studying God’s Word, the Bible, there is a wealth of knowledge out there provided by faithful and educated authors. Below are just a few of the books I’d recommend to new and old “truth-seekers,” alike! 

BASIC BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

Books of the Bible Made Easy BY ROSE PUBLISHING

This handy guide offers a quick overview of the 66 books found in the Holy Bible. From the authors to key themes, this book is a great starter guide for those trying to understand the deeper meanings of Scripture.

Christian Beliefs, Revised Edition BY WAYNE A. GRUDEM

Known for his popular textbook Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem’s Christian Beliefs takes the core ideas found in Christian doctrine and explains them in a simple, yet thorough, medium.

The Little Book of Where to Find It in the Bible BY Ken anderson

Have you ever tried to find a Scripture passage related to a specific topic? Maybe you wanted to know what the Bible says about ambition, crowds, fashion, fast food, or even procrastination. With over 3,700 different subjects, circumstances, and situations The Little Book of Where to Find It in the Bible is a pocket-sized index of quick discovery.

Bible Overview BY Rose Publishing

Similar to “Books of the Bible Made Easy,” this book goes EVEN MORE in depth with short summaries, quick-reference charts & diagrams, full-color maps, and illustrations. The book also includes archaeological discoveries that give insight into the culture of the time and how Jesus can be seen in each book.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE

WORLD RELIGIONS Made Easy BY Paul Carden

From Islam and Judaism to Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormonism, quickly get a handle on 30 different belief systems and how they compare to Christianity with this pocket-sized book! Packed with clear overviews of world religions, World Religions Made Easy also compares the key beliefs of each world religion.

See key information at a glance on each religion and cult, including: each religion's origins and founders, key writings, key beliefs, common practices and symbols, perspective on salvation, the Trinity, and the afterlife.

Some belief systems use similar terms, but define them in a totally different way. Strengthen your understanding of Christianity and get practical insight into different faiths so that you can be a more effective witness.

Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Manual BY John Eckhardt

God has established the victory for you over the powers of the enemy. Deliverance will give you rest, and spiritual warfare will give you the training, strategies, and endurance so that you can live abundantly under the covenant blessings of God.
 
Bringing much-needed light to expose the works of darkness, the Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Manual provides essential information on spiritual warfare basics and strategies, including: the names of demons and strongholds and specific prayers against them, the ministry of deliverance and prayers for self-deliverance, & fasting, prayer, and intercession for others, and much more!

THEOLOGY

Dispensational Truth: God’s Plan and Purpose in the Ages BY Clarence Larkin

Dispensationalism is a theological system of fundamental beliefs that sees history as the progress of revelation from creation to consummation. Within dispensationalism, there is a particular focus on how God works through different eras and ages known as “dispensations.” It stresses a distinction between these time periods, particularly between the Church and Israel.

Clarence Larkin’s book is a result of thirty years of study. This book is a wonderfully compiled library of information concerning prophetic truth from the past, present, and future. The charts illustrated through this book are from Larkin’s own research and have been known as the “gold standard” concerning pre-tribulation knowledge.

The Portable Seminary: A Master's Level Overview in One Volume BY David Horton

Deepen your biblical and theological knowledge without the time, expense, and formality of seminary. In this extensively updated book, discover all the major topics in a typical seminary master's program authoritatively taught by respected professors, authors, and leaders. This introduction to a biblical studies degree is ideal for the layperson or anyone in vocational ministry who lacks the time or finances to attend classes, who lives where formal training is unavailable, or whose previous education is primarily secular. Study what you want, when you want.

Subjects include: systematic theology, surveys of the Old and New Testaments, apologetics, world religions, church history, homiletics, leadership, Christian education, and much more.

Halley's Bible Handbook, Deluxe Edition BY Henry H. Halley

This revised and updated 25th edition is both comprehensive and inviting, including a concise Bible commentary, important discoveries in archaeology, related historical data, church history, historical geography, and more. It is the culmination of Dr. Halley's mission: that every Christian be enabled and encouraged to consistently and devotedly read and understand their Bible. Whether you've read the Bible many times or are just starting, you'll find insights that give you a firm grasp of God's Word and an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds.

The Deluxe edition features:

  • Full-color maps, photographs, illustrations, tables, and charts on almost every page.

  • Practical Bible reading programs.

  • Helpful tips for deeper Bible study.

  • Updated archaeological information.

  • Easy-to-understand sections on how we got the Bible and on church history.

  • Improved indexes, including a color-coded edge index to easily find your place.

  • A contemporary design.