Books :: Where Do I Start?
If you spend time perusing the recommended books you might ask, “Where do I start?” Great question! Several books contained herein are more suitable after you gain a foundation from others. Though you can start anywhere, below are several lists you may want to consider jumping into to get started (the books are not listed in any order).
NRJohnson’s Twenty Books to Read First
If you desire a great primer on the Christian life, here are twenty books to give you a great start. These twenty books make up some of my absolute favorites – the books I return to time and again to comb their depths.
How to Live the Victorious Christian Life – Unknown Christian
Victory in Christ – Charles Trumbull
Absolute Surrender – Andrew Murray
Humility – Andrew Murray
Practicing the Presence of God – Brother Lawrence
Mystery of Godliness/Saving Life of Christ – Ian Thomas
Divine Conquest (not called: God’s Pursuit of Man) – AW Tozer
The Pursuit of God – AW Tozer
Mere Christianity – CS Lewis
Being What You’ve Become – Stephen Manley
Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ – Madam Guyon
God’s Missionary – Amy Carmichael
Why Revival Tarries – Leonard Ravenhill
God’s Gift to Women (for men) – Eric Ludy
Set Apart Femininity (for women) – Leslie Ludy
DCD – CT Studd
Rees Howells Intercessor – Norman Grubb
CT Studd: Cricketer and Pioneer – Norman Grubb
Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret – Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor
They Found the Secret – V. Raymond Edman
The Victorious Christian Life
The Christian life is one of victory and triumph! Here are several great classics that articulate what such a life is to be. If you are experiencing defeat, dread, or deadness, this list of books should be a piercing fire to your soul. They are in no particular order
Helps to Holiness – Samuel Brengle
They Found the Secret – V. Raymond Edman
Continuous Revival: The Secret of Victorious Living – Norman Grubb
Absolute Surrender – Andrew Murray
Abide in Christ – Andrew Murray
Deeper Christian Life – Andrew Murray
Mystery of Godliness – Ian Thomas
Saving Life of Christ – Ian Thomas
The Indwelling Life of Christ – Ian Thomas
Victory in Christ – Charles Trumbull
The Victorious Christian Life – Unknown Christian
Vibrant and Passionate Intimacy with Jesus
Do you desire to take your intimacy with Jesus to a whole new level? These books articulate what it means to continue down the “endless frontier” and depth of who He is and what He desires to do in and through your life.
The Seeking Heart – Francois Fenelon
Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ – Madam Guyon
Imitation of Christ – Thomas aKempis
Practicing the Presence of God – Brother Lawrence
The Spiritual Guide – Michael Molinos
Abide in Christ – Andrew Murray
The Apostle’s Inner Life – Andrew Murray
Interior Castle – Teresa of Avila
Reading Lists from the Halls of Faith
I have been trying to collect recommended book lists from several of the heroes of yesteryear (and some today). If you’re still looking for a great read, check out these recommendations by:
Eric Ludy - coming soon
Leonard Ravenhill - coming soon
Stephen Manley - coming soon
More coming soon
pls, how can i get a copy of this book ” They found the secret -V.Raymond Edman
Amazon is your best/cheapest option.
Can’t wait to hear how your summer went !
Indeed where to start ? I have used your bible study handouts this summer for a combined adult Sunday school class here in N.S.
To make it into a series I had to change the order of things a bit , adjust here n there to make it flow for those who are not into expositionsal bible study.Of course my focus was to exhibit Jesus “folded in and the unfolded”.
Anyway I was thinking { hint hint) it would be great if you wrote a book yourself on on how to approach the scriptures. I would have loved to have had a 12 week series on the very topic you presented at the conference. Its not only interesting , exciting and fun…..its life changing !!!!!
Keep up the good work dude.
Blessings to you !
Michelle
Thanks Michelle! Excited you’ve been walking through the material in a Sunday school class! As a side note, I’ve been working on a book/workbook that would be a self-guided study on Saturation Bible Study and Practicing God’s Presence – for us to use at the school. I’m sure we will let everyone know once its done (hopefully by the first of the year). Cheering you ever deeper into Jesus!
Eagerly looking forward to your Saturation Bible Study a d Practicing God’s Presence materials.
ditto that! :0)
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