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I'm currently building my library! … and basically creating a directory of noteworthy Christian resources for you.
In the meantime, you will find a list of books, websites, and ministries I'd recommend on this page. These personally greatly helped me on my journey back to sound doctrine. This is a mix of old classics or more recent must-haves. Those marked with * are on my reading list, therefore not read yet.
This list is not exhaustive. I'll be updating this directory as I keep studying, reading, and coming across new publications and authors. As time permits, I'll be writing reviews too.
(All links are to Amazon for easiness's sake, but feel free to buy your copy wherever you prefer.)
The Bible
Which Bible translation is the best?
Biographies and Testimonies
(salvation, persecution...)
New Age, Pentecostalism and the NAR
(discernment, exposing those movements)
Classic Reformed Preachers and Puritans
(Classic writings and solid references)
The Bible
Before diving into the list below, let's give honour to the book that's at the centre of it all: The Holy Bible.
Of course! It would take a whole life (or blog) to explain the different bibles versions and translations — from word-for-word (literal) to thought-for-thought (dynamic) translations.
Which Bible translation is the best?
I therefore would recommend, if you are new in the faith or struggling with English (or your own language) to use a thought-for-thought translation. This will help understand the general 'thought' of the text. Then, as you grow and desire to study deeper, and look at the meaning of words, I would recommend a more literal (word-for-word) bible as this is more precise.
Also, it helps if you have a concordance or digital tool to help you look at the Hebrew and the Greek and the original meaning. I do like Blue Letter Bible for this (but there are plenty of other tools and apps).
Personally, I read and study the Bible in French and English and I do use several versions and translations. I cannot be fully satisfied with one, not because they aren't good, but because this makes it all the richer!
Bible Study and Topical Reads
This book takes you book by book throughout the Bible. I’d recommend reading it alongside your Bible as a study tool, not just on its own. It gives an overview and breakdown of each book of the Bible, helping you to understand context, background, culture, for each book and passages of the Bible. This is really helpful if you are new (or returning to) the Bible. It includes charts and simple illustrations, is easy to read and doesn’t have heavy or complicated theological jargon.
Personally, the downside: some passages might reflect more of the author's personal suggestions or point of views. Also, David Pawson was a Methodist, which is reflected in his view on salvation — the belief a Christian can lose his salvation, contrary to the Reformed belief which I hold that a true redeemed Christian cannot lose his salvation. That's something to take into account. I read it before I came to the Reformed doctrine.
But nonetheless a good book to go by when you need to discover your Bible.
About covetousness, envy, and frustration and sin. More directed at women, it's still a valuable read.
This book aims at us understanding how desires grow into covetousness and what happens when this sin takes power in our hearts. Covetousness chokes out the fruit of the Spirit in our lives, allowing discontentment to bloom. The key to overcoming is to get to the root of our problem: unbelief–a mistrust of God’s sovereignty and goodness.
Holiness, J.C. Ryle
*Knowing God, J.I. Packer
*The Sovereignty of God, Arthur W. Pink
*The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer
*The Ten Commendments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them, Kevin DeYoung
*Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cures, Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones
*The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, J. Burroughs
*Chosen by God, R. C. Sproul
Biographies and Testimonies
A book that shook me! I'd say you cannot not read it.
A very dramatic autobiography of a young, half-starved boy from a poor village in Henan province who grew to be one of China's most dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders.
This is a watershed book that will turn your Christian life around.
A truly incredible story of forgiveness and survival of a Dutch Christian woman imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps for the crime of hiding Jews during the WWII.
A must-read.
Brother Andrew smuggled Bibles into the most dangerous places on earth. A real story that will challenge your faith. His legacy carries on through the ministry of Open Doors. More on brother Andrew here.
A must-read!
*The Autobiography of George Muller
New Age, Pentecostalism and the NAR
If you've been in the Charismatic world long enough, you've all known of Benny Hinn. This is the testimony of Benny Hinn's nephew, who had a front-row seat to the inner workings of the prosperity gospel. After questioning his lifestyle, Costi abandoned the world of charismatic prosperity teaching. In this book, he gives a chilling account of how prosperity preachers exploit the poor and needy and what it was like to grow up in one of the world's most powerful prosperity dynasties.
Personally, this book was such a 'relief'… As I was questioning what sort of church I had been in, Costi's description matched everything I had gone through but couldn't put together. It confirmed all the concerns I had.
It turned out that the 'Man of God' I was following for many years was a friend of Benny Hinn with a very similar ministry and lifestyle!
What an eye-opening book, informative and well-researched on New Age doctrine and how this movement is affecting churches in the West. The authors share their own experiences from their occult encounters within the New Age movement and share a lot of knowledge, helping us to discern the deceitfulness of the false teachings portrayed as Christianity. It is a biblically sound book.
Personally, this book couldn't have been better, as it answered a lot of questions. I could sense false teachings didn't stop as the prosperity gospel, but there was a bigger spirituality behind it all, which these author expose.
This might not be the easiest book to read if you aren't very well versed in spiritual movements / philosophy / the occult, but I'd recommend it anyway.
John MacArthur doesn't take the topic of the Charismatic movement lightly and records the dark and scandalous history behind this modern movement.
A must have, this book provides valuable insights into the charismatic movement and its roots.
There's a big problem with the modern spiritual warfare movement, coming from the Charismatic or NAR circles. So many books are published, teaching false ideas and practices and leading many Christian astray.
This book offers a review of practices including binding Satan, renouncing curses, spiritual mapping and exorcisms. Using Scripture, and Scripture alone, Pastor Jim Osman shows that true spiritual warfare is not a battle over territory, but a battle for the truth.
Personally, this books helped rest my mind about the confusion with spiritual warfare.
This is an excellent, well-written book that I'd highly recommended, explaining what Spiritual Warfare really is. Although there might be some minor parts where I might not exactly agree, overall the book provides sound teaching and great biblical guidance.
*Worshiptainment: The Modern Church's Golden Calf, Matthew V Everhard
Theology and Church History
Classics, Reformed Preachers and Puritans
Charles Spurgeon - see Spurgeon Gems for the largest collection of Spurgeon resources online, including a complete 63 volume set of sermons, audio sermons, books, and quotes.
Arthur Pink
John Calvin
Jonathan Edwards
John Owen
John Bunyan
Jeremiah Burroughs
Online Ministries / YouTube Channels
In no particular order (yet!):
Gotquestions.org
Mike Winger
Justin Peters
Paul Washer
Grace to You (John MacArthur)
Wretched
Strange Fire Conference
Spencer Smith
Long for Truth
Fight for Truth
Fighting for the Faith
The Messed up Church
AGTV — the American Gospel
Steven Lawson
Voddie Baucham
Ligonier
Didachè (Ludovic Rougé)
Revealing Truth
Alisa Childers
Doreen Virtue
Digging Deeper
Desiring God (John Piper)
For the Gospel (Costi Hinn)
G3 ministries
Grace Bible Truth