The Books That Every Christian MUST Read

We unpack the most life-changing books we've ever read—from Spurgeon’s sermons to Tozer, Keller, Sproul, and even Navy SEALs. Whether you're new to theology or deep in ministry, these books will challenge, convict, and stir your soul.

1. Theological & Doctrinal Books
The Knowledge of the Holy – A.W. Tozer
Holiness of God – R.C. Sproul
Knowing God – J.I. Packer
The Gospel According to Jesus – John MacArthur
The Gospel According to the Apostles – John MacArthur
Ashamed of the Gospel – John MacArthur
Reformed Systematic Theology – Joel Beeke
Body of Divinity – Thomas Watson
The Heart of Christ – Thomas Goodwin
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God – J.I. Packer
Chosen by God – R.C. Sproul
Reformed Dogmatics – Herman Bavinck
The Christian’s Reasonable Service – Wilhelmus à Brakel
A Short History of the Christian Church – Jeffrey Bingham or Stephen Tomkins (unclear, but referenced as a generic short church history book)

2. Practical Ministry & Leadership Books
Disciplines of a Godly Man – R. Kent Hughes
The Heart Is the Target – Murray Capill
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 – W. Phillip Keller
Extreme Ownership – Jocko Willink
Five Levels of Leadership – John Maxwell
Tribes (or other leadership works) – Seth Godin

3. Convictional & Soul-Stirring Books
If: What Do I Know of Calvary Love? – Amy Carmichael
Gentle and Lowly – Dane Ortlund (based on Thomas Goodwin)
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness – Tim Keller
A Tale of Three Kings – Gene Edwards
Agape Leadership – Robert L. Peterson & Alexander Strauch
My Utmost for His Highest – Oswald Chambers (referenced indirectly)
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy – Eric Metaxas (referenced generally)

4. Classic & Biographical Works
Pilgrim’s Progress – John Bunyan
Spurgeon’s Sermons – Charles Spurgeon (63-volume set, Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit)
Biographies of Francis & Edith Schaeffer – (specific title not named)
Biography of Martin Lloyd-Jones – Iain Murray (assumed)

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