Recommended Books
These resources are some of the great tools we use at PHBC as we engage in one-on-one discipleship, or in a small group discussion, or are simply recommendations for your own personal reading.
GOSPEL-CENTRALITY
What is the Gospel?, by Greg Gilbert
The Cross-Centered Life, by C. J. Mahaney
Gospel Treason: Betraying the Gospel with Hidden Idols, by Brad Bigney
EVANGELISM
Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks About Jesus, by Mack Stiles
Speaking of Jesus, by Mack Stiles
Marks of the Messenger, by Mack Stiles
Christianity Explained: A Study Introducing Jesus through Mark’s Gospel
Tell the Truth, by Will Metzger
The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, by Mark Dever
Two Ways To Live (Gospel tract for adults)
Who Will Be King (Gospel tract for children)
DISCIPLESHIP
What is a Healthy Church?, by Mark Dever
Am I Really a Christian?, by Mike McKinley
What is a Healthy Church Member?, by Thabiti Anyabwile
The Bruised Reed, by Richard Sibbes
Humility, by C. J. Mahaney
The Cost of Discipleship, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (esp. chs. 1-5)
When People are Big and God is Small, by Ed Welch
Spiritual Depression, by Martyn-Lloyd Jones
The Law and the Spirit, by St. Augustine
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself, by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, by David Platt
One to One Bible Reading, by David Helm
Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness & Rejection, by Edward T. Welch
Running Scared: Fear, Worry and the God of Rest, by Edward T. Welch
Health, Wealth & Happiness: Has the Prosperity Gospel Overshadowed the Gospel of Christ?, by David W Jones & Russell S Woodbridge
CHURCH
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church, by Mark Dever
The Trellis and the Vine, by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne
Life Together, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Hospitality Commands, by Alexander Strauch
The Compelling Community: Where God’s Power Makes a Church Attractive, by Mark Denver & Jamie Dunlap
Church Membership: How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus, by Jonathan Leeman
Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus, by Jonathan Leeman
Sound Doctrine: How a Church Grows in the Love and Holiness of God, by Bobby Jamieson
HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHIES
The Unquenchable Flame: Discovering the Heart of the Reformation, by Michael Reeves
The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, by Iain H. Murray
Revival and Revivalism, by Iain H. Murray
THEOLOGY
Knowing God, by J. I. Packer
The Holiness of God, by R. C. Sproul
Gospel and Kingdom, by Graeme Goldsworthy
Systematic Theology, by Wayne Grudem
The Cross of Christ, by John Stott
Delighting in the Trinity, by Michael Reeves
A Biblical Theology of Worship, by David Peterson
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism, by Timothy Keller
PRAYER
A Call To Prayer, by J. C. Ryle
Praying The Bible, by Donald Whitney
Enjoy Your Prayer Life, by Michael Reeves
Prayer: How Praying Together Shapers the Church, by John Onwuchekwa
A Call To Spiritual Reformation, by D. A. Carson
A Method for Prayer, by Matthew Henry
Praying for the Next Generation, by Sally Michael
PARENTING, FAMILY, WOMEN’S, MEN’S
Family Worship, by Donald S Whitney
Shepherding A Child’s Heart, by Ted Tripp
Because He Loves Me, by Elize Fitzpatrick
True Beauty, by Carolyn Mahaney & Nicole Whitacre
Thoughts for Young Men, by John Charles Ryle
Is God anti-gay? by Sam Allberry
MARRIAGE
Catching Foxes, by John Henderson (a pre-marital counseling book).
When Sinners Say I Do, by Dave Harvey
What Did You Expect?, by Paul Tripp
The Meaning of Marriage, by Tim Keller
The Mystery of Marriage, by Mike Mason
The Complete Husband, by Lou Priolo
CHILDREN’S RESOURCES
The Big Picture Story Bible, by David Helm
The Jesus Story Book Bible, by Sally Lloyd-Jones
God’s Promises, by Sally Michael
God’s Names, by Sally Michael
God’s Providence, by Sally Michael
Long Story Short, by Marty Machowski
Old Story New, by Marty Machowski
The Gospel Story Bible, by Marty Machowski
The Church History ABCs: Augustine & 25 other Heroes of the Faith, by Stephen J Nichols & Ned Bustard
GRIEF OF MISCARRIAGE
Holding on to Hope: A Pathway Through Suffering to the Heath of God, by Nancy Guthrie
Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God’s Comfort and Care int he Sorrow of Miscarriage, by Abbey Wedgeworth
Inheritance of Tears: Trusting the Lord of Life When Death Visits the Womb, by Jessalyn Hutto
Miscarriage: You Are Not Alone (booklet), by Stephanie Green
SUFFERING
God’s Grace in Your Suffering, by David Powlison
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering, by Tim Keller
Trusting God Even When Life Hurts, by Jerry Bridges
Suffering, by Paul Tripp
How Long, Oh Lord? by DA Carson
Does Grace Grow Best in Winter? by Ligon Duncan
When the Stars Disappear, by Mark Talbot
The Crook in the Lot (older English), by Thomas Boston
Suffering and the Heart of God, by Diane Langberg
How Does God Treat His Friends: Learning from the Book of Job, by Robert Fyall
Grace Grows Best in Winter, by Margaret Clarkson
Dark Clouds Deep Mercy , by Mark Vroegop
Facing Grief, by John Flavel
Surprised by Suffering, by R.C. Sproul
Seasons of Sorrow, by Tim Challies
Suffering & The Sovereignty of God (online free PDF here) , by John Piper
The Call to Joy & Pain: Embracing Suffering in Your Ministry. by Ajith Fernando