13 Books That Changed My Life
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- Check out Todd's list of 13 Christians books that should be on every believer's bookshelf!
13. Heaven by Randy Alcorn
12. Safely Home by Randy Alcorn
11. Hell's Best Kept Secret by Ray Comfort
10. None of These Diseases by S.I. McMillen and David Stern
9. The Gospel According to Jesus by John MacArthur
8. Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology
7. The Bondage of The Will by Martin Luther
6. The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
5. Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
4. The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
3. Darwin Day in America by John G. West
2. Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey/Strange New World by Carl Trueman
1. The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson
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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.
I’ve heard many solid teachers recommend it but always with a warning to read carefully. He has issues to watch out for.
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!
The Gospel of John never mentions repentance. It talks about believing in Christ.
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
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 ;)
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
1 agree with 100%
Action makes it work, no matter how little start and see the results come by
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
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.
Thanks
1 hear hiring a financial coach is quite expensive but I will have a look at it.
Read many books, but live in the Bible.
~C.H. Spurgeon
I'm glad he said that. Sometimes it feels like read the Bible or read a good Christian book. Glad he said both.
@@joycegreer9391 remember it doesn't have to be a "Christian" book. The great classics are also a good choice.
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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)
What the difference between “the bond age of the will” and “the freedom of the will”
Thank you!
@@maceanglin No problem!
@@paytonbell3767 one is written by Luther and one is written by Edwards
Thanks for this comment.
Reading the bible is the way to go
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
Read many books, but live in the Bible.
~C.H. Spurgeon
Amen but their are some Great reads that deepen and Challenge your walk
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. :)
Spirituality books motivates and encourages you to read more the Bible!
God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew. Absolutely life-changing. A must read.
Yes. I read it in high school. It set a great tone for my life.
Recently read this with my senior in high school. Excellent testimony.
@@mtnbeyekr That’s wonderful!
"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
"Morning and Evening" is one of the best devotionals, along with "In His Steps," by Sheldon.
Holiness of God was life changing for me. Morning and Evening is Beautiful. Have that as well. ❤️
I just ordered The Holiness of God this morning!
George Muller's Autobiography
I'm only on the first chapter but I'm looking forward to completing it. Praise God!
Yes, it is awesome! Inspiring!
Author??
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
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.
I totally agree!
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom.
Me too!
Love “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn! He also gives proceeds to further the message of the Kingdom.
Almost anything written by Jonathan Edwards or John Owen. The Puritans get a bad reputation, but they thought and lived biblically.
The Holy Bible by God is my personal favorite
The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer is a wonderful book on the attributes of God.
The Bondage of the Will turned my thinking up-side-down.
My Utmost For His Highest is the best devotional I have seen. Oswald Chambers pierces the heart every day.
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.
I am reading the Gospel According to Jesus now. Two chapters in and wow
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.
"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" is probably the best book on Psalm 23. And it is easy reading! (My type of book!)
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.
@@triumphantsoul9075 I actually watch this channel. Very interesting topics.
@@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.
My uncle knew J. Phillip Keller in Penticton, BC. And Michael Ramsden has a video about sheep, very informative.
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"
"None of These Diseases" is a terrific book- highly recommend.
Jesus unmasked is on my list if ever! very grateful for you todd for that book!
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
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
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!
Ray Comfort is a gift from the Lord to His church!
I agree!
GREAT list! Thanks! Solid work here.
I think this content has helped me to see the difference between a sheep and a goat
Good thing to figure out this side of eternity.
@@outdoorsforachange Amen
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.
That last lines should say, "AN OLD saying....." Oops!
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!
I cut my teeth on Francis A. Shaeffer in the 1970's and '80s, but somehow missed this title until earlier this year. Death in the City is a masterful and inspiring work on declaring the gospel.
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.
Enjoying Mere Christianity myself- very good read!
Pete Hegseth's book IS very good!
Had Mere Christianity on CD. What a great way to understand Lewis with the ability to skip back and listen again. 👍
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
I make time to read.God the Lord hath blessed me in so doing.
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!!
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 .
Yup👍
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
The Spiritual Man - Watchman Lee
There are a couple on your list that I will need to read...thanks
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Thank you for sharing this list! Will need to check them out.
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God. JI Packer
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!
I would strum a harp but the other stuff is nice icing on the cake. Can't wait.
I'm reading "Sheparding a Child's Heart" by Tedd Tripp currently,
It is a great book and I highly recommend it.
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!
Great list. Thank you! I will be reading some of those this year.
I was actually reading Safely Home Today!
John MacArthur, Hard To Believe. That book opened my mind and heart, changed my life for real.
I agree with your comment.
My 13 books are, Genesis, proverbs, Matthew, mark, Luke, John, Acts, Hebrews, 1 John, romans, James, Peter, Revelation
Classic answer🏆‼️ Well done, Bible-Lover.
What are your 67-80th books?
@@JohnGodwin777 what?
You must be self righteous.
@@JohnGodwin777 since so many of the books are equal in importance to me i probably wouldn’t get that far
"Man's search for meaning "
Viktor Fankl
Get it.
Definite Atonement by Gary D. Long
Revelation 20 and the Millennial Debate by Matthew Waymeyer
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
Hard to Believe by Jong MacArthur
"The Law is your Friend" THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
I've always said that the LAW about LOVE. Every parent has house rules, with blessing and punishment.
Imagine the chaos in a household without rules. And YHWH does not tolerate disorder, thus the LAW Is HIM setting boundaries for us to be safe in.
Love this content
I highly recommend the book Church of Cowards by Matt Walsh. It is one of the most important books of the decade. You will find yourself thinking about things in a more spiritual way.
Matt Walsh isn’t even a Christian.
Thru the Bible Commentaries by J Vernon McGee Five Volumes
Pilgrims' Progress is probably one of the more favored reads I've had in recent years.
Any of C.S. Lewis' writings on Christianity and the Faith, including his most famed book "Mere Christianity".
There's a potential treasure trove of theological information and knowledge to be reaped by any Believer, all they have to do is simply seek, and they shall find.
Todd---The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is no longer in print. I found 2 sets (used) on Amazon for OVER $700! So you might want to put an update on this video stating that. Also, the original copywrite for this set is 1995. That's a fairly old set, and there is likely more current information available now. Otherwise, great video and good recommendations. Thanks for including at least one Charismatic author in your list. (Gruden).
Institutes of the Christian Religion if you want to know all of the basics of Christianity explained cleary, along with heresies/false doctrines refuted
I like this video. I'd like it much better if each book was given a full synopsis in their own 30 minute segment. But I am still thankful for what you gave to me.
Todd, I want to thank you for doing a video on Catholic bibles and the history behind it. My family is Catholic and I’m Protestant. I heard snide remarks about the Protestant Bible and how they removed the books and therefore taking away Gods word. All I want is to know which one is the facts.
Wow, thank you!!!
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.
A new book coming out this fall called "Pray Before Reading", is a must read for anyone who has ever wondered, "what in the world is going on in the book of Revelation"? "What does 666 mean and should I be concerned"? "How do I know if I am decieved"? "What's the difference between religion and Christianity, "we"re all on the same path, right"? How can I make sure I'm not deceived, get saved, and have eternal security of my salvation"? What's the meaning and purpose of life"?
Yes thats right, it answer's all of these and more, from a Biblical perspective, with clarity, and consistency with the Bible! It's a life changing read because it gives clarity to some confusing Biblical topics by using the Bible to interpret itself. Look for it this fall from Lucid Books Publishing by Ryan Ivesdal.
Oh wonderful! Thank you!
"Paradigms Tossed" is a must read for every Christian.
The soul winner by Charles Spurgeon, the cost of discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and brave by faith by Alistar Begg
Is the international standard Bible encyclopedia one volume or 4. I see both online
I have been reading books since the age of 9 years old and the one book you didn't mention is kingdom of the cults, author Walter Martin is a book that is educational and informative about the different types of cults and how to distinguish them and point out their differences,to this day my understanding is greatly enhanced from having had read this book
None Greater by Matthew Barrett also Knowing God by JI Packer are must reads! And what about Attributes of God by A W Pink???
Soul Survivor: How my faith survived the church by Philip Yancey
My list:
Pilgrim's Progress (I prefer the old language for this one) - John Bunyan
The Pursuit of God - AW Tozer
Mere Christianity - CS Lewis
Safely Home - Randy Alcorn
Heaven - Randy Alcorn
The Reason for God - Tim Keller
The Persecutor - Sergei Kourdakov
The Cross of Christ - John Stott
Why Revival Tarries - Leonard Ravenhill
In Light of Eternity: The Life of Leonard Ravenhill - Mack Tomlinson
Tactics - Greg Koukl
The Insanity of God - Nik Ripken
The Autobiography of George Muller
Where is mere Christianity
Love you, Todd!!
I looked up safely home on amazon.. and they said customers who bought this also bought...... every single book in your list.. kudos
Mister Todd, you are bordering on being semi-angelic. You are dove fluttering neath the crystal clear sky. You knowledge of all things spiritual is a breathtaking thing
Thanks for the list 🙏
I would've added John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, and said something like, it's not my problem if you know about the love that God has for you in salvation but at the very least it will be good to learn about. If you want a better understanding on prayer, the love of God or even just the doctrine of election Calvin is a must read and hey after you read him you still don't like him at the very least you tried to understand him. But a study on the attributes of God but A.W tozer is a good choice.
The Calvary Road by Roy Hession
Thanks much! 👍🏻😊👏🏻
If you’re going to read John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress then I highly recommend Barry E Horner’s version. Horner is a totally committed Christian and a world authority on John Bunyan. He has written several books and a commentary on Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress all of which are excellent! Simonline 😀👍
I would add one more b/c who doesn’t love donuts. My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers
A couple of others from Watson:
“Heaven Taken by Storm”
“Attributes of God”
I like martins last book he wrote before he died.
I would add, "Kowing God" by J.I. Packer.
Does anyone know how many of these are available on audible?
The Serpent of Paradise by Erwin W. Luther
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
Read these two...amazing
Hello there. My favourite book ( apart from the bible) is “Jesus freaks” by dc talk and voice of the martyrs. Awesome short stories of church history.
Pursuit of God A.W. Tozer
Knowing God J.I. Packer
The Peacemaker Ken Sande
Grudem's book is very good as well- I use it from a reference perspective more than anything.
morning and evening by Spurgeon!
"Confessions" Augustine and surely at least one work by C.S. Lewis and Martyn Lloyd Jones.
A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life by William Law
All of Grace - Charles Spurgeon
The Power in Prayer - Charles Spurgeon
Don’t Waste Your Life-John Piper
Not a Fan - Kyle Idleman
I have Pilgrims Progress on the shelf at home but have not read it yet..look forward to the day I do!
My Top 10 Christian books list:
#1 Richard Wurmbrand's Tortured for Christ
#2 Brother Andrew's God's Smuggler
#3 J.I. Packer's Knowing God
#4 Brian Edward's God's Outlaw, A Life of William Tyndale
#5 John Stott's 2 Timothy
#6 William Schubert's I Remember John Sung
#7 Leon Morris' The Lord from Heaven
#8 All of J.C. Ryle's Expository Thoughts on the Gospels
#9 Martyn Lloyd-Jones' Studies in the Sermon on the Mount
#10 John MacArthur's Ashamed of the Gospel