Obviously this is the work of the Spirit, who can use preaching, conferences, and books to do the work of God.
They say there’s been a resurgence of “gospel-centeredness” in the church over the past decade or so. Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary by J.D. The Bible (and the covenants in particular) are not just isolated stories but actually build upon one another in the grand narrative of Scripture.Ĩ. Far as the Curse Is Found: The Covenant Story of Redemption by Michael WilliamsĪ book on the covenants in the Bible, one that I found hard to put down. Creeds and confessions are an important part of the Christian faith.ħ. While the language may be archaic, the confessions and creeds will be a blessing to your soul. They have stood the test of time for a reason. It’s important to be familiar with the creeds of the faith. Ecumenical Creeds and Reformed Confessions Also, consider reading it with Tim Challies’s excellent book, Do More Better. It’s a book that will give you a 50,000-foot view of what productivity in the Christian life looks like, but more importantly why you should be productive. I listened to this book twice on Audible (if memory serves me correctly). What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done by Matt Perman It’s actually not my favorite Piper book (that book didn’t make this list), but since we’re talking about books for laypeople and all, this book will open your eyes to this glorious truth: God is happy and wants you to be happy in him.ĥ. This is a book that will introduce you to Piper’s thoughts on Christian hedonism. I don’t normally re-read books, but this one I did. I consider it brilliance when someone is able to put fresh language on old truths, and Bloom succeeds over and over again in this difficult task. Bloom, in my eyes, is somewhat of an underrated writer. Of all the devotional books I’ve read, this one is my favorite. In the end, I’ve included it because the writing is remarkable. I contemplated whether I should have a devotional book on this list or not. Not by Sight: A Fresh Look at Old Stories of Walking by Faith by Jon Bloom In this book - a book that would be a good gift for a new member at church - will show you how you and your church can collectively make disciples.ģ. But evangelism becomes a whole lot easier and much more powerful when the entire church is evangelizing together. We should individually present Christ to unbelievers. There are many books on evangelism, most of which consist of your personal efforts in evangelism. Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus by J. A good sign of a book on prayer is that it makes you want to pray more, and this book certainly does.Ģ. I still use part of Miller’s system on prayer to this day. Perhaps this book is so important to me because I read it at a pivotal time in my life. When people ask me something like, “Which top books have most influenced your life?” Paul Miller’s book on prayer always makes the list.
A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller 30 Books Every Christian Should Read Before Turning 30ġ. Note: You can find additional book lists at the end of this post.
This list consists of Christian, non-nonfiction books only. This list is intended for lay Christians.ĥ. While I read a lot, I cannot possibly read every good book available, let alone provide a book for every possible category.Ĥ. I’m sure some will read this and say, “I can’t believe such-and-such book didn’t make the list.” Such-and-such book didn’t make the list probably because I’ve never read it. This means you (or someone else) can create a similar list with 30 different books that could be just as good or better.ģ. This list, like all lists, is subjective and based on my personality, life experiences, and whichever books I providentially happened to read. “30” made the title, but I’ve listed more than 30 books.Ģ. In this post, I want to share 30 books every Christian should read before turning 30.īefore I do, let me give you some caveats:ġ. Good Christian books certainly make that list. I’m brimming with thanksgiving and thinking of all the things that have shaped me into the person I am today.
I’ve entered a new decade for the first time in, well, a decade. What are some books every Christian should read before turning 30?
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