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Suggested Library - Resource List
What should a basic home Christian library look like?
 

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The following list below comprises a basic Christian Library.  These are books you should attempt to obtain in order to establish a well rounded Library for Christian Study.  

 

New Testament or Old Testament Studies

By Oath Consigned, by Meredith Kline

Introduction to the New Testament, by Carson, Moo, Morris

Introduction to the Old Testament, by R.K. Harrison

Kingdom Prologue, by Meredith Kline

New Testament Theology, by Leon Morris

The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses, by Vern Poythress

 

Cultural and Geographical Resources

History of the Jewish People in the Time of Jesus (5 Volumes)

Sketches of Jewish Social Life, by Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, by Alfred Edersheim

The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times, by Ralph Gower

The Works of Josephus, by Flavius Josephus

 

Preaching and Hermeneutics

Christ-Centered Preaching, by Bryan Chapel

Evangelical Eloquence, by R.L. Dabney

Lectures to My Students, by Charles Spurgeon

Pastoral Theology, by Thomas Murphy

Protestant Biblical Interpretation, by Bernard Ramm

The Art of Prophesying (Preaching), by William Perkins

The Character of a Pastor According to God's Heart Considered, by John Shaw

The Christian Ministry, by Charles Bridges

The Reformed Pastor, by Richard Baxter

The Supremacy of God in Preaching, by John Piper

 

Pastoral Counseling Helps

Christian Counselor's Manual, by Jay E. Adams

Handbook of Church Discipline, by Jay E. Adams

 

Church History/Biography

A Quest for Godliness, by J.I. Packer  

But Now I See, by Josiah Bull

Christopher Love, A Spectacle Unto God, by Don Kistler

History of Christianity, (2 Volumes) by Kenneth Scott Latourette

History of the Reformation, by J. H. Merle D'Aubigne

Jonathan and Sarah Edwards Jonathan and Sarah: An Uncommon Union, by Edna Gerstner

Jonathan Edwards - A New Biography, by Iain Murray

Letters Of Samuel Rutherford

Life and Letters of Stonewall Jackson, by Mary Jackson

Life Of D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones – Volume 2, by Iain Murray

Life Of D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones – Volume 1, by Iain Murray

Life Of George Whitefield, The, by Arnold Dallimore

Life of John Calvin, by Theodore Beza

Neal’s Puritans, by Daniel Neal

Sketches From Church History, by S. M. Houghton

Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism, Iain Murray  

The Life of M'Cheyne, Andrew Bonar  

The Protector, by J.H. Merle D'Aubigne  

To the Golden Shore, by Adoniram Judson

Who are the Puritans and What did they Teach?, by Erroll Hulse

Worldly Saints, by Leland Ryken

 

Bible Software - Greek & Hebrew Word Studies

AMG Complete Word Studies

            Bible Works 5.0

 

Bible Software - by General Studies

            Ages Ultimate Christian Library: DVD, CD Rom

The Master Christian Library Version 8

The Reformation History Library Version 2

The C.H. Spurgeon Collection

The Complete John Calvin Collection

The Arthur Pink Collection

The John Owen Collection

The John Gill Collection

Luther's Works on CD, Helmut Lehmann

Theological Journal Library on CD

 

Bible Concordances / Topical Study Guides

Cruden’s Complete Concordance

Strong’s Enhanced Concordance and Lexicon - James Strong

The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

 

 

Bible/Theological Dictionaries/Encyclopedias/Charts

Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible, Editor Roger Elwell

Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms, by Richard Muller

The Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties, by Gleason Archer

 

Commentaries 

A Commentary on the Holy Bible, by Matthew Poole 

Calvin’s Commentaries (22 Volumes)

Treasury of David (Psalms), by Charles Spurgeon

Geneva Commentary Series

John Gill’s Commentaries (Collected Writings of John Gill)

Martin Luther’s Commentaries

Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible

The New Testament Commentaries, Hendrickson and    
      Kistemaker

 

Technical/Advanced Commentaries 

New International Greek Testament Commentaries

Word Biblical Commentaries on the Old and New Testaments

           

Semi-Technical Commentaries
Calvin’s Commentaries (22 Volumes) John Gill’s Commentary on the Bible (9 Volumes)
Keil and Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
The Commentaries of Martin Luther
The Geneva Series Commentaries on the Bible
The New Testament Commentaries, Hendrickson and Kistemaker

 

Easy Commentaries
MacArthur New Testament Commentaries (20 Volumes)
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (6 Volumes)
Matthew Poole’s Commentaries (3 Volumes)
Treasury of David (Commentary on the Psalms), by Charles Spurgeon

 

Notable Single Book Commentaries Commentary On The Psalms, by George Horne
Ezekiel , by William Greenhill

Hebrews (7 Volumes) , by John Owen

                                    Matthew Henry’s One Volume 

                                    Commentary Abridged or Concise

Revelation, by James Durham

Revelation, by William Hendrickson
Romans, by C.E.B Cranfield

Romans, by Charles Hodge

 

 

Systematic/Biblical/Historical Theology

A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith, Reymond, Robert

Biblical Theology, by Geerhardus Vos

Biblical Theology, by John Owen

Doctrine Of God, The, by Herman Bavinck

Historical Theology, by William Cunningham

Institutes of Elenctic Theology, by Francis Turretin (3 Volumes)

Institutes of the Christian Religion, by John Calvin (2 Volumes)

Marrow of Theology, by William Ames

Outlines of Theology, by AA Hodge

Systematic Theology, by Berkhof, Louis

Systematic Theology, by Dabney, R. L.

Systematic Theology, by Hodge, Charles (3 Volumes)

Theology in Dialogue, by John H. Gerstner

The Coming of the Kingdom, by Herman Ridderbos

A Simple Overview of Covenant Theology, by C.M. McMahon
A Body of Divinity, by James Ussher

 

Greek and Hebrew Resources

A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in Light of Historical Research, by A.T. Robertson

A Manuel Grammar of the Greek New Testament, by Dana & Mantley

A Textural Commentary on the Greek New Testament, by Bruce Metzger

Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek, by J. Gresham Machen

The Complete Word Study Dictionary of the New Testament (AMG)

The Complete Word Study Dictionary of the Old Testament (AMG)

The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament, by Cleon Rogers

Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (12 Volumes), by Kittel

Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament (10 Volumes), by Botterweck, et. al.

Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, by Harris, Archer, and Waltke

 

Sermons and Works

Collected Writings Of John Murray

Sermons of Samuel Davies, 3 volumes 

Sermons of Thomas Watson 

Sermons On Election And Reprobation, by John Calvin

Sermons On The Deity Of Christ, John Calvin

The Complete Works of Augustus M. Toplady  

The Works of Christopher Love: Volume 1 

The Works of Edward Reynolds

The Works Of John Bunyan

The Works Of John Flavel

The Works Of John Owen

The Works Of Jonathan Edwards Banner of Truth Edition (2 Volumes)

The Works Of Martin Luther

The Works Of Richard Baxter

 

Devotionals

Evening Exercises For Every Day of the Year, by William Jay.

Flowers From a Puritan's Garden, by C.H. Spurgeon.

Morning Exercises For Every Day of the Year, by William Jay.

The Valley Of Vision, (Puritan Prayers)

 

General Reading List

A Christian Directory, by Richard Baxter

A Guide to Christ, by Solomon Stoddard

A Narrative of Surprising Conversions, by Jonathan Edwards

A Puritan Golden Treasury, I.E.D. Thomas  

A Remedy for Wandering Thoughts in Worship, by Richard Steele 

A Sure Guide to Heaven, by Joseph Alliene

A Theology Of The Holy Spirit: The Pentecostal Experience And The New Testament Witness, by Frederick Dale Bruner

A Treatise of Effectual Calling and Election, by Christopher Love

A Treatise on Earthly-Mindedness, by Jeremiah Burroughs 

A Treatise On Regeneration, by Peter Van Mastricht

Apostasy from the Gospel, by John Owen 

Bondage and Liberation of the Will, by John Calvin

Bondage of the Will, by Martin Luther

Call the Sabbath A Delight, by Walter Chantry

Calvin and the Sabbath, by Richard Gaffin

Calvin’s Calvinism, by John Clavin

Celebrating the Sabbath, by Bruce Ray

Charity and Its Fruit, by Jonathan Edwards

Chosen by God, RC Sproul

Communion With God, by John Owen 

Death Of Death In The Death Of Christ, by John Owen

Desiring God, by John Piper

Disputations on Holy Scripture, by William Whitaker

Doctrine of Repentance, by Thomas Watson 

Faith And Saving Faith, by Gordon H. Clark

Glory of Christ pad, by John Owen 

Gospel Fear, by Jeremiah Burroughs  

Gospel Worship, by Jeremiah Burroughs  

Heaven Taken by Storm, by Thomas Watson 

Holiness, by J.C. Ryle

Human Nature in It's Fourfold State, by Thomas Boston  

Inspiration and Authority of the Bible, by B.B. Warfield

Jonathan Edwards on Heaven and Hell, by John Gerstner

Justification of God, by John Piper

Justification, by James Buchanan

Keeping the Heart, by John Flavel  

Knowing God, J.I. Packer

Lord's Prayer, by Thomas Watson

Love to Christ Necessary to Escape the Curse at His Coming, by Thomas Doolittle 

Now That’s a Good Question!, by R.C. Sproul

Perspectives on Pentecost, by Richard Gaffin

Pilgrim’s Progress, Parts I-II, by John Bunyan 

Pilgrim's Progress Part III, by John Bunyan  

Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices, by Thomas Brooks pad 

Predestination, by Gordon H. Clark

Primitive Theology, by John Gerstner

Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, by Jeremiah Burroughs

Redemption: Accomplished and Applied, by John Murray

Religious Affections, The, by Jonathan Edwards

Remedies for Wandering Thoughts in Worship, by Richard Steele 

Riches Increased by Giving, by Thomas Gouge.

Safety of Appearing on the Day of Judgment in the Righteousness of Christ, by Solomon Stoddard

Solitude Improved by Divine Meditation, by Nathaniel Ranew

Ten Commandments, by Thomas Watson

The Almost Christian Discovered, by Matthew Mead

The Case and Cure of a Deserted Soul, by Joseph Symonds 

The Christian in Complete Armour, by William Gurnall  

The Doctrine of Endless Punishment, by W.G.T. Shedd  

The Economy of the Covenants Between God and Man, by Herman Witsius

The Evil of Evils, by Jeremiah Burroughs

The Final Word, by O. Palmer Robertson

The Five Points of Calvinism, by Steel and Thomas

The Freedom of the Will, by Jonathan Edwards

The Grace of Law: A Study in Puritan Theology, by  Ernest Kevan

The Lord’s Day, by Daniel Wilson

The Lord’s Day, by Joseph Pipa

The Method Of Grace, by John Flavel

The Mind on Fire, Blaise Pascal, edited by Os Guiness  

The Mortified Christian, by Christopher Love

The Nature of Saving Conversion, by Solomon Stoddard

The Necessity Of Reforming The Church: A Humble Exhortation, by John Calvin 

The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, by Loraine Boettner

The Saint’s Encouragement to Diligence in Christ’s Service, by James Janeway 

The Sovereignty of God, by A. W. Pink

The Trinity, by Gordon H. Clark

William the Baptist, by James Chaney
The Covenant of Life Opened, by Samuel Rutherford
The Scripturalness of Infant Baptism, by Ergatees
Reflections on Mr. Wall's History of Infant Baptism, by John Gale
Anabaptism: The Fountain of Independency, Antinomy, Brownism, Familism, and the most of the other errors which for the time do trouble the church of England, Unsealed; Also, the Questions of Paedobaptism and Dipping Handled from Scripture, by Robert Baillie
Letters on Baptism, by Edmund B. Fairfield
Baptists and Infant Baptism, by Michael G. Wagner
Immersion and Immersionists, by W.A. Mackay
A Testimony Against the Unfounded Charges of Anabaptism, by Greg Price
Infant Baptism, Its Nature and Objects, by James Lumsden
The History of Infant Baptism in Two Parts, by William Wall

A Defense of the History of Infant Baptism Against Mr. Gale, by William Wall
A Plea for Infant Baptism in Seven Parts, by James Milligan
Wrongly Dividing the Word of Truth: A Critique of Dispensationalism (second edition), by John H. Gerstner

 

Apologetics, Philosophy and Logic

An Introduction To Christian Philosophy, by Gordon H. Clark

Christianity and Liberalism, by J. Gresham Machen

Classical Apologetics, by RC Sproul, John Gerstner and Arthur Lindsey

Doctrine of the Knowledge of God, by John Frame

How Then Should We Live?, by Francis Schaeffer

Kingdom of the Cults, Walter Martin

Life’s Ultimate Question’s: An Intro to Philosophy, by Ronald Nash

Logic, by Gordon H. Clark

Logic: The Right Use of Reason After the Inquiry of Truth, Isaac Watts

Miracles, by C.S. Lewis

The Word of God and the Mind of Man, by Ronald Nash

 

Marriage /Family /Women’s Studies/ Young People

A Help to Domestic Happiness, by John Angell James

A Token for Children, by James Janeway & Cotton Mather

Addresses to Young Men, by John Angell James 

Divine and Moral Songs for Children by Isaac Watts

Female Piety (revised edition), by John Angell James

Heart of Anger, by Lou Priolo

I Kissed Dating Goodbye, Joshua Harris

Little Book of Christian Character and Manners, by William and Colleen Dedrick

Recovering Biblical manhood and Womanhood, by John Piper and Wayne Grudem

Shepherding Your Child’s Heart, by Tedd Tripp

Solving Marriage Problems, by Jay E. Adams

The Christian Father’s Present to His Children, by John Angell James

The Complete Husband, Lou Priolo

Thoughts on Family Worship, by James W. Alexander

Withhold Not Correction, by Bruce Ray

 

Confessions, Creeds and Catechisms of the Christian Faith

The Augsburg Confession (A.D. 1530)

Apostles' Creed (A.D. 215)

Nicene Creed (A.D. 325)

The Chalcedonian Creed (A.D. 451)

The Athanasian Creed (A.D. 500)

Council of Orange (A.D. 529)

Calvin's Genevan Catechism (A.D. 1560)

The Belgic Confession (A.D. 1561)

The Thirty-Nine Articles (A.D. 1571)

Heidelberg Catechism (A.D. 1563)

The Canons of The Synod of Dort (1618-1619)

The London Baptist Confession (A.D. 1644)

Westminster Confession  (A.D. 1641-1646)

Westminster Shorter Catechism (A.D. 1646)

Westminster Larger Catechism (A.D. 1646)

The First London Confession  (A.D. 1646)

An Appendix to the confession of Faith, by William Cox (A.D. 1646)

The Midland Confession (A.D. 1655)

The Savoy Declaration (A.D. 1658)

Benjamin Keach's Catechism  (A.D. 1689, written in 1677)

The London Baptist Confession of 1689

The Abstract of Principles (A.D. 1858)

The Lausanne Covenant

The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy
(All the above creeds and confessions can be found online free on this site in the CREEDS section, and most of them can be purchased in pamphlet form at www.cvbbs.com )

 

Commentaries on Creeds and Catechisms

Articles Of The Synod Of Dordt, by Thomas Scott

Body of Divinity, by Thomas Watson

Commentary On The Heidelberg Catechism, by Zacharias Ursinus

Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, by Waldron, Samuel

Reformed Confessions Harmonized, by Sinclair Ferguson & Joel Beeke

Shorter Catechism Explained, The, by Thomas Vincent

The Confession (Westminster Confession Commentary), by A.A. Hodge

The Creeds of Christendom, by Philip Schaff

What Presbyterians Believe: A Commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith,  by Gordon Clark

 
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