List in the description!

@dmac1075

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I would love to hear your thoughts in a video or something on Grudem's doctrine of the Trinity. Grudem has a lot to offer to the church because of his overall faithfulness and accessibility but many have expressed sharp criticism over this doctrine of the Trinity on more nuanced and high order issues.

@Savedbygrace22

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I’ve heard many solid teachers recommend it but always with a warning to read carefully. He has issues to watch out for.

@Savedbygrace22

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Thank you Todd, I bought several of these on kindle and on unabridged audio to listen at work. What a blessing when I didn’t have time to read and being a slow reader it was such a treat. Listening to Pilgrims Progress over and over also The Confessions of Saint Augustine Wow! Thanks this list is helpful!

@roberteaston6413

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The Gospel of John never mentions repentance. It talks about believing in Christ.

@travelsouthafrica5048

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you didn't mention THE ONE book responsible for more atheists turning to Christ than any other book barring the Bible itself CS Lewis - Mere Christianity , I would suggest you read it yourself you obviously need to

Read many books, but live in the Bible. ~C.H. Spurgeon

@joycegreer9391

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I'm glad he said that. Sometimes it feels like read the Bible or read a good Christian book. Glad he said both.

@gregsquire9704

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@@joycegreer9391 remember it doesn't have to be a "Christian" book. The great classics are also a good choice.

@FundamentalistChristian

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🎯

Thank you for this! I’m the city librarian. I am going to add every one of these books into our library. To God be the glory! We do already have Pilgrim’s Progress ;)

@Savedbygrace22

Жыл бұрын

Excellent 🤩✝️

Great inspo Todd , for me I believe reading is not just enough". Take the action! Put your newfound knowledge to use. I read for a long time but Action made my life change in no time ( generally and mostly financially) That's my two cents on this

@stevestone8740

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1 agree with 100% Action makes it work, no matter how little start and see the results come by

@riccardogiuseppe6635

Жыл бұрын

I struggle to follow through, especially financially. I earn quite enough but hardly have a saving. Rent, bills, debt, expenses take it all away. It almost feels like I leave paycheck to paycheck

@georgenoah4872

Жыл бұрын

Live below your means, Adjust your lifestyle, be frugal in spending don't buy unnecessary stuff, Budget your spending and your debts, Save, Invest it's a better way to grow wealth, get a financial expert to help you.

@riccardogiuseppe6635

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@riccardogiuseppe6635

Жыл бұрын

1 hear hiring a financial coach is quite expensive but I will have a look at it.

1. The Doctrine of Repentance 2. Total Truth and Strange New World 3. Darwin Day in America 4. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 5. Pilgrims Progress 6. The Holiness of God 7. The bondage of the will 8. Systematic Theology (Wayne Grudem) 9. Gospel according to Jesus 10. None of these diseases 11. Hell’s Best Kept Secret 12. Safely Home (Randy Alcorn) 13. Heaven (Randy Alcorn)

@paytonbell3767

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What the difference between “the bond age of the will” and “the freedom of the will”

@maceanglin

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Thank you!

@williamstein5125

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@@maceanglin No problem!

@gregsquire9704

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@@paytonbell3767 one is written by Luther and one is written by Edwards

@gheka35

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Thanks for this comment.

Reading the bible is the way to go

@adelineboswell6791

Жыл бұрын

Do you think there's something wrong with reading books outside of the Bible? I don't think anyone here is trying to elevate these other books above scripture, but to point them out as Biblically-based supplements

@gregsquire9704

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Read many books, but live in the Bible. ~C.H. Spurgeon

@servantsofthemessiah720

Жыл бұрын

Amen but their are some Great reads that deepen and Challenge your walk

@triumphantsoul9075

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I read the Bible for seven years and understood very little of it. But then I read some great books which explained the Bible to me and now I understand the Bible a lot better. Books can be like the apostle who helped the Ethiopian to understand the Bible he was reading. :)

@carlpeters5054

Жыл бұрын

Spirituality books motivates and encourages you to read more the Bible!

The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom.

@7mcandes

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew. Absolutely life-changing. A must read.

@jsmith317

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Yes. I read it in high school. It set a great tone for my life.

@mtnbeyekr

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Recently read this with my senior in high school. Excellent testimony.

@margrose5

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@@mtnbeyekr That’s wonderful!

The best book I’ve ever read apart from the Bible is Todd Friel’s ‘Jesus Unmasked’. It has sent me into the biggest Bible study I’ve ever done, with my daughter now starting to study the typology of Jesus. Thank you Todd.

Tortured For Christ-Richard Wumbrand.... fantastic read!

@cowboib4680

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Yes, this is a great one!

@heisrisen9855

Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@izabelabukwa6291

Жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! Must 📚 read :)

Definitely gonna try to pick up these books! Not the best at reading comprehension, but reading my Bible has made me love reading more.

@scotthamilton814

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Keep reading! Re-read 3 or 4 times if necessary. It will grow and develop your comprehension! I did that with my first A.W. Pink read: Eternal Security

Almost anything written by Jonathan Edwards or John Owen. The Puritans get a bad reputation, but they thought and lived biblically.

"The Holiness of God" by R C Sproul had me trembling too, and yes it changed my life. I think a must have book/devotional is "Morning and Evening "by C H Spurgeon Revised and updated by Alistair Begg

@daledickerson8835

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"Morning and Evening" is one of the best devotionals, along with "In His Steps," by Sheldon.

@Savedbygrace22

Жыл бұрын

Holiness of God was life changing for me. Morning and Evening is Beautiful. Have that as well. ❤️

@user-zi7jf4tc7l

5 ай бұрын

I just ordered The Holiness of God this morning!

I couldn't think of 13 off the top of my head, but here is a good assortment of others. 1. "The Existence and Attributes of God," by Stephen Charnock 2. "If God is Good," by Randy Alcorn 3. "God The Trinity," by Malcolm Yarnell III 4. "Competent to Counsel," by Jay Adams 5. "The Christian in Complete Armor," by William Gurnall 6. "Concerning the True Care of Souls," by Bucer 7. "Spiritual Depression," by Martyn LLoyd-Jones 8. "Foxe's Book of Martyrs," by John Foxe 9. "Jesus Unmasked," by Todd Friel

George Muller's Autobiography I'm only on the first chapter but I'm looking forward to completing it. Praise God!

@bp2241

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is awesome! Inspiring!

@Twalzz

4 ай бұрын

Author??

I appreciate the list. I've never read completely through the Bible, and even with John Macarthur's study Bible (yay) to help, I still have so much to learn. My neighbor asked me once if I ever read anything besides the Bible. Had to say no until I added the Macarthur Study Bible to it, couldn't wait to tell her the good news that I had this Bible & that Bible to read. True story.

@angelt.5276

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I would definitely recommend the Henry Morris Study Bible! I have it and I really think it's a fantastic resource!

@Savedbygrace22

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I have the MacArthur study Bible as well, love it. I’m not a dispensational Christian like him but that takes nothing away from the scholarship in that bible. So much greatness in his study notes. 🙏

The Bondage of the Will turned my thinking up-side-down.

The Holiness of God was one of the best books I ever read ! Mind blowing

Love “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn! He also gives proceeds to further the message of the Kingdom.

Thank you for this list!!!!

My Utmost For His Highest is the best devotional I have seen. Oswald Chambers pierces the heart every day.

The Holy Bible by God is my personal favorite

Nice list, Todd. Thanks for sharing it with us.

No joke - any extra insight a Christian can get on repentance is going to be a plus. Since it's the key used to access God's grace, it's literally our best weapon against temptation.

@dooglebee

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

Saw strange new world a little while ago in our church bookshop so I bought it based on your recommendation of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self and I have to say it is a fascinating read. Certainly has changed the way I look at the current crazy town we live in. Highly recommended

I am reading the Gospel According to Jesus now. Two chapters in and wow

Thank you for sharing this list! Will need to check them out.

GREAT list! Thanks! Solid work here.

The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer is a wonderful book on the attributes of God.

Thank you very much for this video! I got excited for the list when I saw books that I know are great lower on the list than I expected. Some of these are definitely on my reading list.

Great list. Thank you! I will be reading some of those this year.

Jesus unmasked is on my list if ever! very grateful for you todd for that book!

Thank you for the book recommendation, Todd, I am especially intrigued by the book about heaven.

@WretchedNetwork

Жыл бұрын

If you get a chance to read it, come back and let us know what you think! - Ethan from Wretched

Thank you for recommending Safely Home by Randy Alcorn. I got it because of this video. I'm about half way through and WOW, it is phenomenal! Very convicting but in the best of ways. Highly recommended read for "fiction"

Way to go Todd! I agree with you on The Pilgrim's Progress. It is fantastic. A must read for all. As I read through Spurgeon's sermons I routinely see references to it. Keep up the good work!

@SolusChristus1

Жыл бұрын

He read it over 100 times!🙌

Oh wonderful! Thank you!

I make time to read.God the Lord hath blessed me in so doing.

"None of These Diseases" is a terrific book- highly recommend.

Wow, thank you!!!

I added several of these to my Christmas list, thanks for the suggestions. I think a great addition to this list would be The Knowledge of the Holy by Tozer

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is a good one for those who are new to Christianity or don't know what is it about.

I have a several that spring to mind: The Valley of Vision(it’s a book of puritan prayers), Tactics by Greg Koukl, It’s all about Jesus by Randy Alcorn, R.C Sproul’s children’s books The Lightlings, The Poison Cup, The King’s Map, and The Barber Who Wanted To Pray. Also The Knowledge Of The Holy by A.W Tozer. And of course Jesus Unmasked by Todd Friel.

@heatherlutz2102

Жыл бұрын

My mistake on one of the book names guys. It’s called The Knight’s Map, not The King’s Map. There’s also another R.C Sproul book called The Priest With Dirty Clothes.

@Savedbygrace22

Жыл бұрын

@@heatherlutz2102excellent books, read all those to my kids when they were little ❤️

Reading Heaven by Randy Alcorn. I am just starting and am deeply humbled by his sincere and humble plead to the reader to test this book to the truth of Scripture. Thank God for this video you made Todd recommending these books. I still yet to hear you name the rest.

Thanks for the list 🙏

Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

Love this content

Todd, thank you so very much for mentioning NONE OF THESE DISEASES! It is transformative! If only everyone would read it and live it what a different planet we would have!

Great list! Couple I'd add: Amazing Grace - Metaxas Knowing God - J.I Packer

@shawngillogly6873

Ай бұрын

Finally someone mentions Knowing God. Probably the most important non-Bible I've ever read.

I like this list. Trueman's title is actually a condensed version of his "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self", which version has changed the way I view culture more than any book I have ever read. Thanks, Todd. I'll get at it with these!

Pilgrim's Progress is one of my favorite books. We got one for my niece and used it during bible study for her schooling. She loved it!

I just purchased some of the books mentioned here since hearing your recommendations. 🤯 I’m currently reading “The Doctrine of Repentance”. I can’t put it down!!

I've read 13, 8, and 5. My goal for this year was to finish 13, and I've finished 25 so far, with 2 weeks left. Now I've got the start of my TBR list for 2023.

Love you, Todd!!

I’m a simple person. Two of my favorite books are short and easy reads but with profound concepts. The first is “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23” by Phillip Keller. He describes how our nature is very like a sheep and how dedicated the Good Shepherd is to His flock. The other is “A Tale of Three Kings” by Gene Edwards. He explains that sometimes the leader put over us by God is not admirable, kind or fair, but he is the one God chose and there is a reason for His choice. It’s a study of three kings, Saul, David and Absalom and how their flaws teach the people what God wants them to know. I read them both over 30 years ago. They very much hold up in today’s climate too.

@daledickerson8835

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"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" is probably the best book on Psalm 23. And it is easy reading! (My type of book!)

@triumphantsoul9075

Жыл бұрын

If you like sheep analogies, there is a youtube channel called Expedition Bible where an archeologist has done a sheep/shepherd video about Jesus. It's really good.

@rosemary702001

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@@triumphantsoul9075 I actually watch this channel. Very interesting topics.

@rosemary702001

Жыл бұрын

@@triumphantsoul9075 I just found the video you mentioned and it was lovely. We really are like sheep - needy, foolish, not too bright. And we truly need the constant care and direction of our Shepherd. I like the simple analogies the Lord gives us to understand His love and care because I really am a creature who can muster only one thought: follow the One who lovingly cares for me.

@jsshay01

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My uncle knew J. Phillip Keller in Penticton, BC. And Michael Ramsden has a video about sheep, very informative.

Prayer and the Knowledge of God - Graeme Goldsworthy!

God bless you Todd

“The God Who Is There” Francis A. Schaffer, “The Universe Next Door” James Sire, and “More Than A Carpenter” Josh McDowell

@WretchedNetwork

Жыл бұрын

The Universe Next Door is a great one! - Ethan from Wretched

The Attributes of God by AW Pink and The Knowledge of the Holy by AW Tozer have been a tremendous blessing in my life. I highly recommend both. The first one is to go deeper into God's heart and the second one is more like a devotional, but I am really thankful for what God did and continue doing thru these 2 men.

Your editor is my favorite, Todd.

Epic list, adding more to the to-do list lol. As a 25 year old dude i haven’t been able to read as many as I’d like so here are my top 5. 1.The Religious Affections by Edwards 2. The Death of Death by Owen 3. The Mortification of Sin by Owen 4. The Existence and Attributes of God by Charnock 5. The Suffering Savior by Krummacher

One book I just finished reading that I really love is "Is God Really in Control" by Jerry Bridges. It's a great book on how we can trust in the sovereignty of our Lord

Thanks much! 👍🏻😊👏🏻

The Spiritual Man - Watchman Lee There are a couple on your list that I will need to read...thanks

@paulrh60

Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that no Watchman Nee books made Todd's list. He references many scriptures and brings out truths that we seem to miss in "average" study!

Todd, best book on eschatology I’ve ever read…”Because the Time is Near” John MacArthur. Your list is great and I seriously will try to read them in 2023! Thank you for your faithfulness to the Lord Jesus Christ!

@gregb6469

Жыл бұрын

I would recommend to you KINGDOM COME by Sam Storms and HE SHALL HAVE DOMINION by Keneth Gentry.

I was so glad to see these books because I have three of them on my shelf. The Randy Alcorn book was given me about a year and a half ago when I learned my wife was terminally ill with cancer as well as Heart and kidney failure. You asked if we would like to add any to that list that you thought might be useful. I encountered one recently, the title is: “The Book That Made Your World: “How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization.” The author is Vishal Mangalwadi. He was born and raised in India in a Hindu home. He studied philosophy in secular universities and Hindu ashrams, but makes a solid case for the Christian faith. I highly recommend it.

Holiness - JC Ryle Expository thoughts on the gospels - JC Ryle Knowing God - JI Packer George Mueller of Bristol - AT Pierson Adventuring through the Bible - Ray Stedman (great summary overview of each book of the Bible)

@JacksonDuprey

Жыл бұрын

Knowing God is a great read.

I was actually reading Safely Home Today!

Oh shoot! I was hoping for a list here or the transcript so I could snap a pic. I'll just watch again🤗

@johnraymond7176

Жыл бұрын

There is. It's up close to the top.

Back when I went to a Christian college, when we entered one class the first thing the professor said to us, "No where in the Bible does it say we are to accept Jesus as savior." We all were thinking, "Ok, let's see you get out of this one, bucko!" Then he introduced us to "The Cost of Discipleship," by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who, by the way, was excecuted in a Nazi prison camp. That convinced me. By the way, Bonhoeffer calls it "Costly Grace." MacArthur's "The Gospel According to Jesus" sealed it for me. A very inspirational book. We do not accept Jesus as Savior, but as LORD. Todd mentions misperceptions people have of heaven. Some say they do not want to go to heaven and spend eternity playing a harp. Even if that was all we would do in heaven, it is better than being in the "other" place. Some people joke they want to go to hell because that's where their friends will be, and they can party for eternity. Remember, the Bible says hell is a place of darkness, so you will never see your friends. It is a place of eternal loneliness. Anold saying: "When you die you either go to the Choir Place of the Fire Place.

@daledickerson8835

Жыл бұрын

That last lines should say, "AN OLD saying....." Oops!

Spent a lot of time with number 13 a couple of years back. His percpective there, on how the church of generations past, longed to be with God, is compelling.

Ray Comfort is a gift from the Lord to His church!

@joycegreer9391

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

Discipling by Mark Dever is a simple read and yet very practical about how we should go about Discipling other believers

I would strum a harp but the other stuff is nice icing on the cake. Can't wait.

Thank you for the list! Providence by John Piper is an amazing read if you are looking to understand God's Providence as a Father, as well as understanding more of the unification of the entire Bible.

I think this content has helped me to see the difference between a sheep and a goat

@outdoorsforachange

Жыл бұрын

Good thing to figure out this side of eternity.

@savedchildofwrath3452

Жыл бұрын

@@outdoorsforachange Amen

Not following through with piano lessons when younger... Regret. Not seeing Elvis... Yeah, not so much. Edit: R.C. Sproul, Chosen by God. Excellent read.

At this moment I'm reading "Battle for the American Mind by Pete Hegseth. One of the first books that had an impact on me when I first became a Christian was "Mere Christianity by CS Lewis.

@MichaelAcosta

Жыл бұрын

Enjoying Mere Christianity myself- very good read!

@daledickerson8835

Жыл бұрын

Pete Hegseth's book IS very good!

@Savedbygrace22

Жыл бұрын

Had Mere Christianity on CD. What a great way to understand Lewis with the ability to skip back and listen again. 👍

Will check some of these out for sure. One book that I've read recently that has been deeply impactful is the Quest for Meekness and Quietness of Spirit by Matthew Henry. I am trying to read more books from different cultures and/or different time periods.

My two favourite books are Rees Howell's Intercessor....and Pilgrim's Progress....and books by Rabbi Schneider.💕💕💕

@beauty4ashez87

Жыл бұрын

Rabbi Schneiders book Decoding Revelation is the best !

Thank you for the list in the description, oh Wretched one! I LOVE #12 Safely Home by Randy Alcorn I LOVE #9 The Gospel According to Jesus by John MacArthur I LOVE #6 The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul I LOVE #5 Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan These are books I have read a minimum of 5 times and so far, a maximum of about 40 times, EACH. I would not part with these books for anything except I were somehow forced to only own one book. That, of course, would be hands down The Holy Bible. But beyond that basic and necessary text, I find all of these books faith builders, insightful, and constantly amazing and lovely to read. Highly recommend!

I have, and read, None of These Diseases. Excellent book. The one book that gave me a different perspective on my walk with God was In His Steps my Charles M Sheldon.

Thanks for adding to my 2023 reading list! 🤍

@WretchedNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! - Ethan from Wretched

The Pilgrim's Progress, The Pursuit of God, A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23, The Lion, The, Witch, and the Wardrobe, The Magician's Nephew, The Cosmic Drama, and so many others have helped me along the way. The Pilgrim's Progress has to be number one though. Many times I've literally carried it with me into the pulpit to read the testimony of Hopeful because when he shares his conversion in that book to know that it was really John Bunyan sharing his own and saying how he saw "the beauty of Jesus Christ" and if he had 1,000 gallons of blood in his body in that moment he would've "spilled it all for the sake of the Lord Jesus". If that doesn't stir your heart I don't know what will. What a genuine testimony!

Great list. Some I have already read, and now add more to I must read list. I am currently reading; I don't have enough Faith to be an Atheist. Good Book.

@pinguy2334

Жыл бұрын

Frank Turek. He has major issues with atheists.

@kurttuttle1817

Жыл бұрын

@@pinguy2334 so do I.

Prison to praise and Praise works, by Merlin Carothers. Absolutely life changing!

One i just recently listened to in audiobook form is "Has American Christianity Failed?, by Bryan Wolfmueller" Many need this, its a hard pill to swallow, but a delightful one.

All of Grace - Spurgeon, Attributes of God - A.W. Pink, Plan of Salvation - Warfield

1. The Bible (full read over 8 times) never stop reading it 2. Pilgrims Progress, I used to read it each year but found a good cartoon movie on youtube 3. Valley of Vision Pilgrim Prayers - Can't stress enough of this resource if you want to increase your prayer life. 4. Martin Luther's little book on prayer - also will increase your prayer life 5. Ray Comfort HBKS and TandF Conversions (sermons how I got soundly saved). 6. Thomas Watson - The Doctrine of Repentance 7. Everything written by Charles Spurgeon, Martin Luther, RC Sproul, John MacArthur

@JohnGodwin777

Жыл бұрын

The animated Pilgrims Progress that depicts the Holy Spirit as a woman/goddess?

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God. JI Packer

Holiness by JC Ryle The original, all 22(?) Chapters. Better yet, the one with the praying hands on the cover. I read this every other year about. Mr Ryle covers so much from so many angles that always leads back to the topic at hand. There is no way of not being convicted and humbled .

@Savedbygrace22

Жыл бұрын

Yup👍

I'm reading "Sheparding a Child's Heart" by Tedd Tripp currently, It is a great book and I highly recommend it.

1) Hell's Best Kept Secret by Ray Comfort 2) God Speaks - Finding Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness by Ray Comfort 3) Will God Heal Me by Ron Dunn 4) When People are Big and God is Small by Ed Welch 5) Triumphing Over Sinful Fear by John Flavell 6) The Mystery of Providence by John Flavell 7) Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness by Ed Welch 8) The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended by Sheila Wray Gregoire (which outlines what the best-selling Christian books on sex have been teaching Christian women about having sex with their husbands, such as you have to have sex with him every 72 hours regardless of how you are feeling. It's quite daming) 9) Charismatic Chaos by John MacArthur

@15:00 i work in the construction/homebuilding and building trades industry. AND LET ME TELL back during the great recession my job WAS SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!

Great list. I'd add Desire of Ages, Great controversy, Where is God when it hurts and Reaching for the invisible God and When God Writes your love story.

I would like to humbly submit The Crook in the Lot by Thomas Boston. This book will help the believer understand and take comfort in our suffering as Christians

Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, by John Bunyan is the story of John Bunyan's conversion experience. I can't recommend this book enough.

Hard to Believe by Jong MacArthur

The Attributes of God (or the original published work on the attributes of God) “Gleanings From The Godhead” or “Practical Christianity” both by Arthur W. Pink, “The Almost Christian” by the puritan Matthew Mead, and “Against Satan’s Devices” by puritan Thomas Brooks. Love the Puritans!

"Man's search for meaning " Viktor Fankl Get it.

The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink👍