Recommended Resources
Index Of This Page
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Addictions & Life Dominating Sin
Apologetics, Cults & Controversial Movements
Biblical Counseling
Biblical World View
Building a Basic Family Bible-Study Library
Children & Youth
The Church
Creation & Intelligent Design
Divorce & Remarriage
Doctrine & Theology (Basic)
Family Friendly DVDs
How To Study The Bible
Marriage & Family
Men's Issues
Periodicals & Magazines
Personal Growth: Repentance, Holiness & Growing In Christ
Spiritual Warfare
Suffering & Depression
Women's Issues
Recommended Web Links
Addictions & Life Dominating Sin
At The Altar Of Idolatry,
by Steve Gallagher (PLM)
Addictions, A Banquet In The Grave:
Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel,
by Dr. Edward T. Welch (P&R)
The Walk Of Repentance:
A 24-Weel Guide To Personal Transformation,
by Steve Gallagher (PLM)
When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart:
Letters To Hurting Wives,
by Kathy Gallagher (PLM)
The Forgotten Factors: An Aid To Deeper Repentance Of The Forgotten Factors
Of Sexual Misbehavior,
by Roy Hession (CLC)
False Intimacy:
Understanding The Struggle Of Sexual Addiction,
by Dr. Harry W. Schaumburg (NAVPRESS)
Apologetics, Cults & Controversial Movements
Apologetics
When Critics Ask,
by Geisler & Howe (Baker)
How To Identify A Dangerous Religious Group,
(RBC – Q1101) Booklet
Apologetics Resource Center
www.arcapologetics.org
“Christian” Psychology
The Psychologizing of the Faith,
by Bob Hoekstra (The Word For Today)
The Seduction Of Christianity,
by Dave Hunt & T.A. McMahon (Harvest House)
Why Christians CAN’T Trust Psychology,
by Dr. Ed Bulkley (Harvest House)
Cults
The Kingdom of the Cults,
by Walter Martin (Bethany House)
Understanding The Cults,
by Josh McDowell & Don Stewart
(Campus Crusade For Christ)
The Facts On…, a series of booklets
by John Ankerberg & John Weldon.
The Facts On The Faith Movement
The Facts On Holistic Health and the New Medicine
The Facts On Islam
The Facts On The Jehovah Witnesses
The Facts On The Mormon Church
The Facts On The Occult
The Facts On Psychic Readings
The Facts On Spirit Guides
Emerging Church
The Truth War:
Fighting For Certainty in an Age of Deception,
by Dr. John MacArthur (Nelson)
Becoming Conversant With The Emerging Church: Understanding a Movement and Its Implications,
by Dr. D.A. Carson (Zondervan)
Why We’re Not Emergent:
By Two Guys Who Should Be,
by DeYoung & Kluck (Moody)
Faith Undone: The Emerging Church… A New Reformation or an Old Deception,
by Roger Oakland (Lighthouse Trails)
From Which Well Are You Drinking? Exposing The Dangers In The Emerging Church Movement,
by Dr. J. David Winscott (CCOF)
Hyper-Charismania
(As opposed to Bible-centered Charismatics)
Counterfeit Revival:
Looking For God In All The Wrong Places,
by Hank Hanegraaff (WORD)
New Wine or Old Deception: A Biblical Perspective of Experience-Based Christianity,
by Roger Oakland (WFT)
Charisma VS. Charismania,
by Chuck Smith (WFT)
Biblical Counseling
(Also see “Counseling” under “Ministries” tab)
Addictions & Life Dominating Sin
(Please see first listing at top of page)
Basic Resources
A Good Study Bible:
E.g., Ryrie, MacArthur or Life Application
The Handbook of Bible Application (Tyndale)
Quick Scripture References For Counseling
by John G. Krug
Naves Topical Bible (Hendrickson)
Introduction To Biblical Counseling
Why Christians CAN’T Trust Psychology,
by Dr. Ed Bulkley (Harvest House)
Introduction To Biblical Counseling: A Basic Guide To The Principles And Practice Of Counseling,
by Dr. John MacArthur & Dr. Wayne Mack, and the Master’s College Faculty (Word)
Competent To Counsel: Introduction To Nouthetic Counseling, by Dr. Jay E. Adams (Zondervan)
The Christian Counselor’s Manual: The Practice Of Nouthetic Counseling,
by Dr. Jay Adams (Zondervan)
Counseling: How To Counsel Biblically,
by Dr. John MacArthur and The Master’s College Faculty (Nelson)
How To Counsel God's Way,
by Bob Hoekstra (Living In Christ Ministries)
Biblical Counseling Skills Development
Blame It On The Brain: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience,
by Dr. Edward T. Welch (P&R)
The Christian Guide to Psychological Terms,
by Marshall & Mary Ashler (Focus Publishing)
The Christian Counselor’s Casebook, by Dr. Jay E. Adams (Zondervan)
Helps For Counselors: A Mini-Manual For Christian Counselors,
by Dr. Jay Adams (Baker)
Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling,
by Dr. Charles Allen Kollar (Zondervan)
Solving Marriage Problems: Biblical Solutions For Christian Counselors,
by Dr. Jay E. Adams (Zondervan)
A Theology Of Christian Counseling,
by Dr. Jay E. Adams (Zondervan)
Foundational Studies: Self-Studies & Groups
Self-Confrontation,
by John C. Broger (BCI)
The Walk Of Repentance:
A 24-Weel Guide To Personal Transformation,
by Steve Gallagher (PLM)
Healed & Set Free From Lingering Hurts: Women’s Edition, by Tammy Brown (Calvary Chapel Idaho Falls)
Healed & Set Free From Lingering Hurts: Men’s Edition, by Tammy Brown (Calvary Chapel Idaho Falls)
Biblical Counseling Homework
A Homework Manual for Biblical Living Volume -1: Personal and Interpersonal Problems,
by Dr. Wayne A. Mack (P&R)
A Homework Manual for Biblical Living Volume -2: Family and Marital Problems,
by Dr. Wayne A. Mack (P&R)
A Christian Growth and Discipleship Manual: A Homework Manual for Biblical Living, Volume-3,
by Dr. Wayne A. Mack & Wayne E. Johnston (Focus Publishing)
Biblical World View
Pastor Bob’s Favorites
The Truth Project:
An In-Depth Christian Worldview Experience,
by Focus On The Family (12-session DVD series)
Think Biblically! Recovering A Christian Worldview,
John MacArthur, General Editor (Crossway)
Other Resources
A Christian Manifesto,
by Francis A. Schaeffer (Crossway Books)
Advancing The Kingdom:
Declaring War On Humanistic Culture,
by Donald W. Schanzenbach (River City Press)
How Should We Then Live? The Rise And
Decline Of Western Thought And Culture,
by Francis A. Schaeffer (Crossway Books)
Reclaiming The Culture,
Alan Crippen II, General Editor (Focus on the Family)
Thinking Like A Christian: Understanding and Living a Biblical Worldview,
by David Noebel & Chuck Edwards (B&H).
Complete course includes: a Student Workbook, a Teacher’s Guide, and a DVD.
Biblical Worldview Blog
www.worldview101.blog.com
Building a Basic Family Bible-Study Library
A Good Study Bible
(choose one) e.g.:
Ryrie Study Bible
MacArthur Study Bible
Life Application Study Bible
A Basic, “Understandable” Commentary Set
(choose one)
Very Accessible - Thru The Bible,
by Dr. Vernon McGee (Nelson) 5-volumes
Accessible & Scholarly -The Bible Exposition Library, by Dr. Warren Wiersbe (Cook) 6-volumes
The MacArthur Bible Commentary (single volume),
by Dr. John MacArthur
Other Resources
Concordance -
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Hendrickson)
Bible Reference Handbook - Haley’s Bible Handbook (Zondervan)
Basic Language Help – Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of OT & NT Words (Nelson)
The Handbook of Bible Application (Tyndale)
Dictionary - American Dictionary Of The English Language: Noah Webster 1828 (FACE)
Children & Youth
A Faith To Grow On: Important Things You Should Know Now That You Believe,
by John MacArthur (Tommy Nelson). For reading age children.
Training Hearts - Teaching Minds: Family Devotions Based Upon the Shorter Catechism,
by Meade Starr (P&R). For pre-teens & teens.
The Case For Christ:
a journalist’s personal investigation
of the evidence for Jesus (Student Addition),
by Lee Strobel ((Zondervan). For pre-teens & teens.
The Church
How To Recognize A Good Church
(RBC – RD951) Booklet
The Upside Down Church,
by Greg Laurie (Tyndale)
Stop Dating The Church,
by Joshua Harris
Developing The Art Of Gracious Disagreement: Surviving Church Conflict
(RBC - Q0906) Booklet
The Handbook of Church Discipline,
by Dr. Jay Adams (Zondervan)
Creation & Intelligent Design
Genetic Entropy & The Mystery of the Genome,
by Dr. John Sanford (FMSP)
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
(PG13, DVD-Video, 90 minutes)
Related Resources on the Web:
www.answersingenesis.org
Institute For Creation Research
www.icr.org
Logos Research Associates
www.logosresearchassociates.org
Divorce & Remarriage
Commitment To Preserving Marriages: Relational Commitments & By-Laws
of Heart Cry Christian Fellowship
What God Has Joined,
by David Instone-Brewer,
(Christianity Today, October 2007)
Divorce and Remarriage in the Church,
by David Instone-Brewer (IVP)
The IVP Bible Background Commentary:
NT, 1 Cor. 7:10-16,
by Craig Keener (IVP)
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible,
by Jay Adams (Zondervan)
The Divorce Dilemma: God’s Last Word On Lasting Commitment,
by Dr. John MacArthur (Day One)
The Biblical Position on Divorce and Remarriage: The Elder’s Perspective of Grace Community Church,
by Dr. John MacArthur, Pastor.
This can be found in Appendix Five of The Exemplary Husband, by Stuart Scott (Focus Publishing)
Doctrine & Theology (Basic)
New Believers
Welcome to the Family of God:
New Believer’s Handbook,
by Sandy Adams (The Word For Today)
New Believer’s Growth Book,
by Greg Laurie (Harvest Ministries)
The Bible
Knowing The Truth About The Reliability of the Bible, John Ankerberg & John Weldon (Harvest House) Booklet
Can I Trust The Bible?
(RBC - Q0402) Booklet
Essential, Foundational, Historic,
Biblically-Based, Christian Beliefs
Key Christian Beliefs:
Essential Doctrine Made Easy,
by Dr. Norman L. Geisler
(Rose Publishing -609X) Pamphlet
What We Believe:
Foundations of Christian Doctrine
(RBC - Q0405) Small booklet
Why We Believe:
Evidences For The Christian Faith
(RBC - Q0608) Small Booklet
Know What You Believe:
Connecting Faith and Truth,
by Paul Little (Cook)
Know Who You Believe:
The Magnificent Connection, by Paul Little (Cook)
Know Why You Believe:
Connecting Faith and Reason, by Paul Little (Cook)*
* We recommend editions prior to the Updated and Expanded Versions by Marie Little. Although there is value to many revisions, unfortunately, the team of “scholars” from Willow Creek Community Church Mrs. Little employed on this project, have actually created “challenges” specifically in the area of the inspiration, inerrancy, authority, sufficiency and perspicuity of Scripture. E.g., in chapters 5, 6 & 7, they rightfully handle the importance of the Bible as the Word of God, but then proceed to use published paraphrases throughout the series, rather than remaining true to the text by using more appropriate, published works which provide a more literal translation.
The Holy Spirit
Living Water:
The Power of the Holy Spirit in Your Life,
by Chuck Smith (Harvest House)
Grace
Why Grace Changes Everything,
by Chuck Smith (Harvest House)
God
Knowing God,
by J.I. Packard (IVP)
The Knowledge of the Holy,
by A.W. Tozer (HarperCollins)
The Attributes of God with Study Guide (2-volumes), by A.W. Tozer (Wing Spread Publishers)
The Attributes of God,
by A.W. Pink (Baker)
The Sovereignty of God,
by A.W. Pink (Baker)
The All-Sufficient God,
by Dr. D. Martin Lloyd-Jones (Banner Of Truth)
Doctrine & Theology
Major Bible Themes,
by Chafer & Walvoord (Zondervan)
The Great Doctrines Of The Bible,
by Evans (Moody)
A Survey Of Bible Doctrine,
by Charles C. Ryrie (Moody)
Foundations Of Pentecostal Theology,
by Duffield & Van Cleave (Foursquare Media)
Family Friendly DVDs
Puritan Picks (Coming June 15th)
(Movies & Teaching Materials)
www.puritanpicks.com
How To Study The Bible
How Can I Understand The Bible?
(RBC - Q0401) Small booklet
How To Study The Bible,
by John MacArthur (Moody)
Living By The Book,
by Dr. Howard Hendricks (Moody).
This series has three formats:
Book
Workbook
DVD series with workbook
(This workbook is different than the one listed above)
Marriage & Family
The First Years of Forever:
For Engaged & Newly Married Couples,
by Ed Wheat, M.D. with Gloria Okes Perkins,
Biblical Counselor (Zondervan)
A Husband After God’s Own Heart:
12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage,
by Jim George (Harvest House)
A Wife After God’s Own Heart:
12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage,
by Elizabeth George (Harvest House)
The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective,
by Martha Peace, NANC Certified Biblical Counselor (Focus Publishing) Book & Study Guide
The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective,
by Dr. Stuart Scott, Dean of Biblical Counseling at Southern Baptist College (Focus Publishing)
Intended For Pleasure (A guide to sexual issues within Christian marriage),
Ed Wheat, M.D. & Gaye Wheat (Revell)
Men’s Issues
What Does God Expect of a Man?
(RBC-Q0504) Booklet
When A Man’s Eye Wanders
(RBC –CB991) Booklet
How Can I Find Satisfaction In My Work?
(RBC – Q0708) Booklet
Periodicals & Magazines
Areopagus Journal
The Journal of the Apologetics Resource Center
www.arcapologetics.org
(866) 403-0102
Biblical Archaeology Review
www.bib-arch.org
Christian Research Journal
Published by the Christian Research Institute
(Apologetics, Religious Movements & Biblical Thinking)
www.equip.org
(800) 2-JOURNAL
The Journal of Biblical Counseling
Published by Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation
www.ccef.org
(215) 884-7676
World Magazine
(News Magazine like Newsweek, but with a Reformed Christian perspective)
www.worldmag.com
(800) 951-6397
Personal Growth: Repentance, Holiness & Growing In Christ
Revival In The Rubble:
How God Rebuilds His Broken People,
by John Kitchen (CLC)
The Miracle Of Life Change:
How God Transforms His Children,
by Chip Ingram
(10-sessions DVD Series)
The Calvary Road,
by Roy Hession (CLC)
Embraced By The Cross,
by L.E. Maxwell (Moody)
The Jesus Style,
by Gayle Erwin (Word Books)
The Way Of Agape,
by Chuck & Nancy Missler (Koinonia House)
The Walk Of Repentance:
A 24-Weel Guide To Personal Transformation,
by Steve Gallagher (PLM) Challenging & hard work.
Spiritual Warfare
(From the “Classical” biblically-based perspective)
The Strategy Of Satan:
How To Detect Him And Defeat Him,
by Dr. Warren Wiersbe
Winning The Daily Battle With Satan:
Spiritual Warfare,
by Dr. Ray C. Steadman
(Discovery House Publishers).
The Covering: God’s Plan To Protect You From Evil, by Hank Hanegraaff (W Publishing)
The Christian In Complete Armour,
a Puritan classic by William Gurnall
(Banner of Truth) Two volumes.
The Invisible War,
An 8-session DVD curriculum by Chip Ingram
(Living On The Edge)
Suffering & Depression
God's Healing for Life's Losses: How to Find Hope When You're Hurting, by Robert W. Kellerman, Ph.D. (BMH)
When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter To The Almighty, by Joni Eareckson Tada & Steve Hayes (Zondervan)
Let God Be God: Life Changing Truths From The Book Of Job, by Ray C. Steadman (DHP)
Depression: A Stubborn Darkness, by Edward T Welch, Ph.D. (Vantage Point)
Living With Thorns: A Biblical Survival Guide, by Mary Ann Froehlich (DPH)
Women’s Issues
The Menopause Manager:
A Safe Path For Natural Change,
by Mary Ann Mayo & Joseph L. Mayo, M.D. (Revell)
When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart:
Letters To Hurting Wives,
by Kathy Gallagher (PLM)
What Does God Expect of a Woman
(RBC) Booklet
What Does The Bible Say About Women In Ministry (RBC – Q0905) Booklet
Recommended Web Links
100 Christian Resources Online
(ChristianCounselingDegree.org)
www.christiancounselingdegree.org/online-resources
Answers In Genesis
www.answersingenesis.org
Apologetics Resource Center
(Apologetics, Cults & Questionable Movements)
www.arcapologetics.org
Biblical Worldview Blog
www.worldview101.blog.com
Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry
(Apologetics, Cults & Questionable Movements)
www.carm.org
Christian Research Institute
(Apologetics, Cults & Questionable Movements)
www.equip.org
Got Questions Ministries
(182,749 Bible Questions Answered!)
www.gotquestions.org
Grace To You
(Teaching Ministry of Dr. John MacArthur)
www.gty.org
Institute For Creation Research
www.icr.org
Logos Research Associates
www.logosresearchassociates.org
Puritan Picks (Coming June 15th)
(Movies & Teaching Materials)
www.puritanpicks.com
WallBuilders
(Presenting America's forgotten history and heroes)
www.wallbuilders.com