Book Recommendations for Website

[Romans922]

I'm thinking of adding a page to the church's website that would have book recommendations on different topics. Maybe something like I've seen with John Piper but (more reformed...*cough).

First (I'll make another thread on what books, so no books yet), what categories of books should I have for a Church website?

Categories I'm thinking of right now (Tell me if you think it shouldn't be there or what you would add):

Systematic Theology (General)
God/Trinity (Theology)
Christology
Ecclesiology
Soteriology
Worship
Sacramentology
Psalters/Hymnals
Eschatology
Historical Theology
Holiness/Piety
Parenting/Family
Pastoral Theology/Preaching
Bibles
Bible Reference
Commentaries
Missions/Evangelism
Culture/World
Biography
Marriage
Men
Women
Ethics

 

[Michael]

Sacramentology

 

[westminken]

maybe biblical counseling but that could go under pastoral theology. other than that it looks like a thorough list.

 

[Romans922]

I think I was going to put counseling under Pastoral Theology/Preaching or Holiness/Piety depending on the book.

 

[westminken]

looks good.

 

[he beholds]

I would maybe use layman's terms, if that's who you are trying to help.
Something like:
Ecclesiology (The Study of the Church)
or just this link:
Understanding the Church



If a regular person saw a link for "Soteriology" he would probably not click it, unless he was really curious and googled that word and found out what you were talking about.
So maybe:
Soteriology (The doctrine of Salvation)
or even just:
Understanding Salvation

Just my opinion: )

 

[Romans922]

Thanks for your good opinion, I planned on doing that, just didn't want to type it all out here.

I would maybe use layman's terms, if that's who you are trying to help.
Something like:
Ecclesiology (The Study of the Church)
or just this link:
Understanding the Church



If a regular person saw a link for "Soteriology" he would probably not click it, unless he was really curious and googled that word and found out what you were talking about.
So maybe:
Soteriology (The doctrine of Salvation)
or even just:
Understanding Salvation

Just my opinion: )

-----Added 3/20/2009 at 02:49:35 EST-----

I was thinking about also putting next to each book a description of the 'hardness' of reading it. So something like 'Advanced' for very intellectual, maybe even academic type books, and the other two 'descriptions' I can't think of what I would name them. Something describing a Medium hardness, and then a novice or basic type. And doing so without making people think they are dumb for reading the 'basic' type book. Any help?

 

[lynnie]

We did our church library from scratch. This was just the starting list, it has expanded a lot. People tend to like CDs a lot to listen to in the car.

BOOKS

 Desiring God
 Knowing God – Packer
 No Other God, by John Frame
 Cross of Christ, by Stott
 Plan of Salvation, by B.B. Warfield
 God of Promis, byHorton
 What's So Amazing About Grace, by Horton
 Pleasures of God
 Revival and Revivalism
 Spurgeon vs. Hyper-Calvinism
 Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
 Bridges: Trusting God
 The Unfolding Mystery, Edmund Clowney


*Classics:

 Owen: Temptation and Sin
 Andrew Murray on Prayer
 Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
 Pilgrims Progress
 Foxe’s Book of martyrs
 Jonathan Edwards- Religious Affections
 Tozer
 The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions

Piper on Puritans (& Others)

 The Hidden Smile of God: The Fruit of Affliction in the Lives of John Bunyan, William Cowper, and David Brainerd
 The Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God's Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin
 The Roots of Endurance: Invincible Perseverance in the Lives of John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce
 Contending for Our All: Defending Truth and Treasuring Christ in the Lives of Athanasius, John Owen, and J. Gresham Machen

*Systematics
 Wayne Grudem
 Louis Berkhof
 Charles Hodge
 Robert Reymond
 Calvin’s Institutes

*Bible Study/Theology
 A Biblical History of Israel by Iain W. Provan, V. Philips Long, & Tremper Longman, III
 Introduction to the NT, by Donald Guthrie
 An Introduction to the Old Testament, by Tremper Longman, III and Raymond Dillard
 An Introduction to the New Testament, by D. A. Carson, Douglas J. Moo
 Introduction to New Testament Textual Criticism: Revised Edition by J. Harold Greenlee The New Testament: An Introduction to Its History and Literature, by J. Gresham Machen
 Metzger’s Text of NT
 Vine’s
 Baptism and Fullness, by Stott (w/intro by Horton)
 Keeping In Step With the Spirit, Packer
 According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible by Goldsworthy, Graeme
 Boice, Foundations of the Christian Faith
 Sproul: Knowing Scripture
 Our Reasonable Faith, by Herman Bavinck
 Let the Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting and Applying the Bible by Dan McCartney, Charles Clayton
 Fee: How to Read the Bible for all it’s Worth
 Redemption Accomplished and Applied , by John Murray,
 Called to the Ministry, by Edmund Clowney
 Unexpected Journey, by W. Robert Godfrey,
 Donald Carson, Exegetical Fallacies

 New Testament Commentary Survey, by DA Carson
 Old Testament Commentary Survey by Tremper Longman. III
 Commentary and Reference Survey by John Glynn


*Apologetics
 Apologetics to the Glory of God: An Introduction by John Frame
 The God Who Is There
 Escape from Reason
 Who Moved the Stone
 Every Thought Captive: A Study Manual for the Defense of Christian Truth by Pratt, Richard L., Jr
 Postmodern Times: A Christian Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture by Veith, Gene Edward, Jr.
 Always Ready by Greg Bahnsen
 Church in Emerging Culture: Five Perspectives by Sweet, Leonard
 Now, That's a Good Question!: Answers to More Than 300 Challenging Questions about Life and Faith by Sproul, R. C.
 Seeing Through Cynicism: A Reconsideration of the Power of Suspicion by Keyes, Dick
 What Is the Christian Worldview? (Basics of the Reformed Faith) (Paperback)
by Ryken, Philip Graham
 Any of the David Wells Books

*Evangelism
 Come Back, Barbara by Miller, C. John
 Powerful Evangelism for the Powerless by Miller, C. John
 Faith Worth Sharing: A Lifetime of Conversations About Christ by Miller, C. John
 Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, by J. I. Packer,
 God-Centered Evangelism , by R.B. Kuyper
 Let the Nations be Glad, by John Piper
 Sharing Your Faith with Friends and Family: Talking about Jesus Without Offending by Green, Michael
 Evangelistic Calvinism by Benton, John

*Missions
 Through Gates of Splendor
 John Paton Bio
 David Brainerd’s Diary
 God’s Smuggler (brother. Andrew)

*Persecuted church
 The Hiding Place
 Their Blood Cries Out
 Tortured for His Faith (Popov)
 Tortured for Christ (Wurmbrand)


*Sovereignty
 Chosen by God
 Willing to Believe
 Suffering and the Sovereignty of God (Paperback)
by John Piper and Justin Taylor (Editors)
 Assured by God: Living in the Fullness of God's Grace by Parsons, Burk (Editor)
 How Long, O Lord? Reflections on Suffering and Evil, 2nd ed. by Carson, D. A.
Why Does It Have to Hurt?: The Meaning of Christian Suffering, by Dan McCartney

*Youth/Dating
 Josh Harris: I Kissed Dating Goodbye
 E. Elliot: Quest for Love
 Singles at the Crossroads: A Fresh Perspective on Christian Singleness by Albert Y. Hsu

*Cults, Islam
 A Different Gospel
 Martin: Kingdom of the Cults


*Church History
 Fundamentalism and American Culture: The Shaping of Twentieth-Century Evangelicalism by Marsden, George M.
 Church History – Bruce Shelley
 A Concise History of Christian Thought (Revised) by Lane, Tony


*Politics, Social Issues
 The Suburban Christian: Finding Spiritual Vitality in the Land of Plenty by Albert Y. Hsu

*Counseling:

 CCEF Booklets – yes, I'd like to get 8-10 of each with displays
 Blame It On The Brain, by Ed Welch
 When People Are Big and God is Smalll, by Ed Welch
 Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave, by Ed Welch
 Depression, by Ed Welch
 Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands, by Paul Tripp
 Age of Opportunity, by Paul Tripp
 Lost In the Middle, by Paul Tripp
 War of Words, by Paul Tripp
 Step By Step, by Jim Petty
 Changing Hearts, Changing Lives, DVD
 Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone by Elyse Fitzpatrick
 Will Medicine Stop the Pain?: Finding God's Healing for Depression, Anxiety, and Other Troubling Emotions by Laura Hendrickson, Elyse Fitzpatrick
 Love to Eat, Hate to Eat: Breaking the Bondage of Destructive Eating Habits by Elyse Fitzpatrick
 Uncommon Vessels: A Program for Developing Godly Eating Habits by Elyse Fitzpatrick
 The Afternoon of Life: Finding Purpose and Joy in Midlife by Elyse Fitzpatrick
 When Good Kids Make Bad Choices: Help and Hope for Hurting Parents by Elyse Fitzpatrick, James Newheiser, Dr. Laura Hendrickson
 Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming A Woman of Faith and Confidence by Elyse Fitzpatrick
 Helper by Design: God's Perfect Plan for Women in Marriage by Elyse Fitzpatrick
 Women Helping Women: A Biblical Guide to Major Issues Women Face by Elyse Fitzpatrick, Carol Cornish
 Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye?: Trusting God with a Hope Deferred
by McCulley, Carolyn
 Strengthening Your Marriage
by Mack, Wayne
 Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More than...
by Thomas, Gary L.
 How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong, by Leslie Vernick
 Preparing for Marriage God's Way
by Mack, Wayne
 God, Marriage & Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation
by Kostenberger, Andreas
 Holding Hands, Holding Hearts: A Balanced Approach to Christian Dating
by Phillips, Richard D. and Sharon L.
 Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible
by Adams, Jay E.
 On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the Door to Hope and Healing for Survivors of Abuse
by Langberg, Diane
 Heart of Anger: Practical Help for the Prevention and Cure of Anger in Children
by Priolo, Louis Paul


* Creation Science

True science agrees with the Bible- Bowden
Science versus Evolution- Bowden
Lee Strobel: Case for a Creator

*End Times:

Clouse: Meaning of millennium
Audio tapes debate…Sproul vs Sinclair Ferguson
Riddlebarger: Amilennialism


*Desiring God Materials: ( AUDIOS)
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Biographies: 8 CDs ($5 each), 4 books (3 bios each), total $42. Total 19 bios (Athanasius is on CD and in a book). Total $82 plus tax/shipping.

Hebrews: 10 CD sets, total 52 sermons. Total $178 plus tax/shipping.
TULIP: $30
Prayer/Meditation/Fasting: $20.

Total Piper stuff: say $330.


*Other Audio
Bible on Cassette (NASB) - $75
Bible on CD (ESV) - $55 (not out until Jan)
Psalms only, Cassette (NASB) - $10
Psalms/Proverbs, CD (NASB) - $20

Total: $160; $85 for CDs only