Books You Might Read in 2020

Books You Might Read in 2020
Posted on January 7, 2020 in Book Reviews and Recommendations, Christian Classics, Holiness, Recommended Resources
One of the ways that we grow in Christian maturity is by reading. Reading helps us to discover, and delight in, the surpassing beauty of Christ. Christians should be a reading people for the very reason that God has revealed Himself in words. We are able to know God and obey God through His Word.
As we enter a new year (and new decade), why not increase our interaction with spiritual things via reading? It might be worth spending some of your Christmas money on one or two of the titles below.
“…the famous Puritan John Owen shows the need for Christians to engage in a life-long battle against the sinful tendencies that remain in them, despite their having been brought to faith and new life in Christ.
Owen is very insistent that believers cannot hope to succeed in this battle in their own strength. He sees clearly that the fight can be won only through faith in Christ, and in the power of the Spirit. Fighting sin with human strength will produce only self-righteousness, superstition and anxiety of conscience. But with faith in Christ, and with the power of the Spirit, victory is certain. The temptations in times like Owen’s and ours are obvious on every side; the remedy to them is clearly pointed out in this practical and helpful book.”[1]
Here are a few suggestions, for those of you looking for somewhere to start…
Tabletalk is a monthly magazine dedicated to helping you grow in Christ. With articles from pastors, scholars, and teachers, every issue of Tabletalk focuses on something different. Each issue contains feature articles, daily Bible studies, and columns touching on biblical, theological, and practical themes to help strengthen and encourage you in your faith.
Let us know if you need any other suggestions!
[1] https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-mortification-of-sin/
[2] https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/tozer-vs-lewis-whats-the-most-important-thing-about-us/
Posted on January 7, 2020 in Book Reviews and Recommendations, Christian Classics, Holiness, Recommended Resources
One of the ways that we grow in Christian maturity is by reading. Reading helps us to discover, and delight in, the surpassing beauty of Christ. Christians should be a reading people for the very reason that God has revealed Himself in words. We are able to know God and obey God through His Word.
As we enter a new year (and new decade), why not increase our interaction with spiritual things via reading? It might be worth spending some of your Christmas money on one or two of the titles below.
- Maturity – Sinclair Ferguson
- Holiness: It’s Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties and Roots – JC Ryle
- The Mortification of Sin – John Owen
“…the famous Puritan John Owen shows the need for Christians to engage in a life-long battle against the sinful tendencies that remain in them, despite their having been brought to faith and new life in Christ.
Owen is very insistent that believers cannot hope to succeed in this battle in their own strength. He sees clearly that the fight can be won only through faith in Christ, and in the power of the Spirit. Fighting sin with human strength will produce only self-righteousness, superstition and anxiety of conscience. But with faith in Christ, and with the power of the Spirit, victory is certain. The temptations in times like Owen’s and ours are obvious on every side; the remedy to them is clearly pointed out in this practical and helpful book.”[1]
- None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God – Matthew Barrett
- Studies the in Sermon on the Mount – Martyn Lloyd-Jones
- Christ-Centered Exposition
Here are a few suggestions, for those of you looking for somewhere to start…
- Hebrews – Al Mohler
- Isaiah – Andrew Davis
- Matthew – David Platt
- New Morning Mercies – Paul David Tripp
- Tabletalk Magazine
Tabletalk is a monthly magazine dedicated to helping you grow in Christ. With articles from pastors, scholars, and teachers, every issue of Tabletalk focuses on something different. Each issue contains feature articles, daily Bible studies, and columns touching on biblical, theological, and practical themes to help strengthen and encourage you in your faith.
Let us know if you need any other suggestions!
[1] https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-mortification-of-sin/
[2] https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/tozer-vs-lewis-whats-the-most-important-thing-about-us/
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