KingJimmy
Nov 18, 2003
What are the must reads that should line every Christian's bookshelf? I need some stuff with substance.
What are the must reads that should line every Christian's bookshelf? I need some stuff with substance.
A.W.TozerThe Pursuit of GodThe Knowledge of The HolyPilgrims Progress ~ John BunyonRight off the bat those to me are must reading.Certainly there are many others. As far as I am concerned if it has Tozer's name on it, it is a must.Guessing that you have been through the other post's in this regard and the list's vary. So I also would like to see the "Must" read list's, see if I have missed something.But perhaps for clairification we shold move this over to the "Recommended Books" section.
I don't know what your level of "substance" is, and before y'all attack me, please remember I'm less than two years old! lol :-PI have to say that I really love the student editions of Case for Christ and Case for Faith by Lee Strobel. I'm impressed by them, and love buying them as gifts for those who are non-believers or new in their faith or struggling in their faith. I like student editions because he doesn't spend pages building up the credibility of those he's about to interview.A.W. Tozer's Pursuit of God and Pursuit of Man are must-reads. I especially loved the sequel, especially the bit about the Holy Spirit. I agree with Mike, too; my women's Bible Study group is reading Knowledge of the Holy right now. Awesome book.I like Max Lucado for young Christians, too. I loved Six Hours One Sunday. A good book to put things into perspective.And for women, and men who have trouble putting themselves in the place Jesus. It's another simple book, and a bit pop culture and modern in its approach...but you know what? It was Biblical, honest, forthright, and definitely an amazingly good read. It's by Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli (yes, the singer). Kathy proves to be such a humble yet strong woman of God. She really bears her heart, sharing bits of the journal she writes to the husband she hopes God will send soon. The book is about that personal and intimate relationship with Christ, while still remembering that He has the position of authority, and will care for you like no other. It really lays out how He's the only one we should desire and seek and realize that He's the only one we need and should depend on. Good stuff.
Power Through Prayer - E.M. BoundsAutobiography of John SungJournals of David BrainerdRees Howells Intercessor by Norman GrubbAutobiography of Charles G. FinneyThe Way to Pentecost by Samuel Chadwick
A few of the books that have encouraged\\enriched me in the last year...Christ as All in All - Manfred HallerThe Assembly of God - C H MackintoshSeven Lamps of Fire by George WarnockThe Naked Church - Wayne Jacobsen
The Crises of the Christ: G Campbell MorganThe Spirit of God: G Campbell Morgananything by G H Lang will be stimulating and often controversial.anything by Amy Carmichael or Oswald Chambersthe 'Dynamic of ' series by Paget Wilkes
Just discovered! There's an entire forum for this topic!Books Reviews & Recommendations
Some of my favorites:"The Cross and the Switchblade" by David Wilkerson"The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom"God's Smuggler" by Brother Andrew"Why Revival Tarries" by Leonard Ravenhill"The Pursuit of God" by A. W. Tozer"No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green" by Melody Green and David Hazzard"Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan"Grace Abounding" by John Bunyan"The Autobiography of Charles Finney" by Charles Finney (who else? :P )"Hungry for More of Jesus" by D. WilkersonPLUS -- Anything Tozer, T. Austin Sparks, and RavenhillCool stuff!
I am re-reading and going through some books by Duncan Campbell I look forward to sharing some great stuff in the Duncan Campbell Forum Section. I also want to start listening to his sermons more closely and start to piece together some principles and events from the revivals he experienced. There is much to be learned from this man of God!The Nature of a God-sent Revival by Duncan CampbellThe Price and Power of Revival by Duncan CampbellChannel of Revival (biography of Duncan Campbell) by Andrew A. Woolsey
NOTE: I copied this information from the forum that lars had posting:Tozer; a picture of a manI thought that this is quite invaluable information so it wouldn't hurt to re-post it in this section, thanks lars for supplying this great information.----------------------------DR. TOZER’S RECOMMENDED BOOKSAdornment of the Spiritual Marriage Jan van Ruysbroeck Amendment of Life Richard Rolle Ascent of Mt. Carmel, The John of the Cross Ascent of Mt. Zion, The Berdardeno de LaredoBook of Eternal Wisdom Henry Suso Centuries of Meditations Thomas TraherneChristian Perfection Fenelon Cloud of Unknowing, The Anonymous Confessions St. Augustine Dark Night of the Soul John of the Cross : Goad of Love, The Walter Hilton : Guide to True Peace, A Molinos and othersHymns Gerhard Tersteegen Imitation of Christ Thomas a Kempis Introduction to a Devout Life De Sales Letters of Direction de TourvilleOn the Incarnation Athanasius On the Love of God Bernard of Clairvaux Poems Frederick Faber Poems Isaac Watts Practice of the Presence of God Brother Lawrence Private Devotions Lancelot Andrewes Proslogium Anselm Quiet Way, The Gerhard Tersteegen Revelations of Divine Love Julian of Norwich Scale of Perfection, The Walter Hilton Sermons John Tauler Song of Songs Bernard of Clairvaux Spiritual Combat, The Lorenzo Scupoli Spiritual Guide, The Michael Molinos Talks of Instruction Meister Eckhart Testament of Devotion, A Thomas Kelly Theologia Germanica (Winkworth Translation) Anonymous Vision of God, The Nicholas of Cusa Way of Christ, The Jacob Boehme In recommending these books Dr. Tozer did not mean to put his stamp of approval on the entire contents. Rather they were offered as products of men and women who ardently loved their Lord; if any doctrinal defects should appear these would be far overbalanced by the spiritual verities. From:A. W. TozerA Twentieth Century ProphetBy David J. Fant Jr.
Could I suggest William Gurnall and his book, The Christian in Complete Armour.
Yes! "The Christian in Complete Armour" is an incredible book! Although it was written hundreds of years ago, it spoke to me as if someone were sitting in front of me speaking it to me today! The message in that book is both timely and powerful -- and I would definitely recommend it to everyone wanting to develop a stronger relationship with the Lord! This book (by puritan author William Gurnall) has been recommended by multitudes of preachers throughout the centuries since it was published. I suggest that when you read it, you find the time to meditate on the message -- and let its words ignite a new passion in your heart for seeking God!
This book (by puritan author William Gurnall) has been recommended by multitudes of preachers throughout the centuries since it was published.Yes Chris, recently it was re-published by banner of truth trust in association with World Challange Inc. which is an organization run by: David Wilkerson. Personally the book really touched Wilkerson's heart and was given to him by Leonard Ravenhill.
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