FBC Bookstall Reading List

• How to Lead Your Family by Joel Beeke 

  “This is a faithful, steady guide for fathers who want Christ to shape the rhythm and leadership of their home. This book should be mandatory reading for every man in the church.” 

• The Family Worship Bible Guide by Joel Beke 

  “If you’ve ever wondered where to start with family worship, this resource makes it accessible and sustainable.”

• Foundations of the Christian Faith by James Montgomery Boice

  "This is written for everyday believers and will help ground you in what we believe, strengthening both your confidence and clarity in the truth.”

• The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan

  “Few books stir perseverance like this one. It will encourage you to press on, no matter the obstacles. I personally read every year and it never grows old.”

• Knowing Christ by Mark Jones 

  “This focuses on the person and work of Jesus and invites you beyond information into deeper affection and worship for Christ.”

• Knowing God by JI Packer

  “If you want your theology to fuel worship, this is one of the best places to begin. It will help you grow in reverence, joy, and intimacy with the God.” 

• Communion With God by John Owens 

  “Owen is not light reading—but he richly rewards those who desire a deeper, more intimate walk with the Triune God.”

• Holiness by JC Ryle 

  “This is a passionate and practical call to pursue personal holiness in everyday life. Ryle reminds us that growth in grace should be visible and joyful, flowing from gratitude for the gospel.”

• Leadership and Emotional Sabotage by Joe Rigney

  “A penetrating look at the subtle ways leaders can be hindered by emotional manipulation and fear. This is especially helpful for anyone in leadership—formal or informal—who wants to serve with clarity, courage, and steadiness.”

• Trusting God by Jerry Bridges  

  “When suffering or uncertainty presses in, this book helps anchor your heart in God’s faithful providence.”

• Partners Workbook (1on1 Discipleship) by Focal Point Ministries

  “A structured, relational tool for walking through essential Christian truths in a one-on-one discipleship setting. Healthy churches grow through intentional discipleship.” 

ESV Expository Commentary Series

New International Commentary on Old/New Testament 

The Bible Speaks Today on Old/New Testament Commentary Series

Matthew Henry Commentary Series 

The Expositors Bible Commentary (EBCR)

Reformed Expository Commentary Series 

The Geneva Series of Commentaries 

JC Ryle—Expository Thoughts on the Gospels

John McArther—Commentary on New Testament   

Preaching the Word Commentary Series 

Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old (Beale & Carson)

The New Moody Atlas of the Bible

Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament (Mounce)

The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible 

Marriage by Paul David Trip 

Family Worship Bible Guide by Joel Beke

Peacemaking for Families  by Ken Sande

Tying the Knot by Rob Green 

Help! I Want to Model Submission in Marriage by Glenda Hotton 

Parenting by Paul David Trip 

Gospel Powered Parenting by William Farley

Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp

Family Shepherds by Voddie Baucham 

Disciplines of a Godly Family by Kent and Barbra Hughes 

Future Men by Doug Wilson 

Education, Christianity, and the State by Gresham Machen

Show Them Jesus by Jack Klumpenhower

The Ology by Marty Machowski 

Wonder Full by Marty Machowski

God Made Boys and Girls by Marty Machowski

The Shadow and Promise by Marty Machowski

The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski

The Little Piligrims Progress by Hellen L Taylor and Joe Sutphin 

Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware

We Sing! by Keith and Kristyn Getty 

The Parables of Jesus by Tyler Van Halteren 

The Garden the Curtain and the Cross by Carl Laferion 

The Christmas Promise by Alison Mitchell 

Eric’s Greatest Race by Tim Challies 

Instruments in the Redeemers Hands by Paul David Trip 

A Theology of Biblical Counseling by Heath Lambert 

The Christian Counselors Manual by Jay Adams

Counseling Hard Cases by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert 

Blame it on the Brain by Edward Welch 

The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women by John Street 

How People Change by Paul David Tripp

Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Edward Welch 

Passions of the Heart by John Street

Gospel Treason by Brad Bigney 

Good & Angry by David Powlison

Suffering by Paul David Trip

Holiness by JC Ryle 

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs

Marry Wisely, Marry Well by Ernie Baker

On the Christian Life by John Calvin 

The Things of the Earth by Joe Rigney

The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis

The Mortification of Sin by John Owens

Praying With Paul by DA Carson 

A Praying Life by Paul Miller 

A Praying Church by Paul Miller

The Valley Vision (collection of Puritan Prayers) 

A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent 

Reformed Piety by Joel Beeke 

King Solomon by Philip Ryken 

Feelings and Faith by Brian Borgman  

The Pilgrims Progress John Bunyan 

Living For God by Mark Jones

Evangelical Pharisees by Michael Reeves 

Cross Centered Life by CJ Mahaney 

Killing Sins Habits by Stuart Scott

The Gospel for Real Life by Jerry Bridges

Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges 

Transforming Power of the Gospel by Jerry Bridges 

Trusting God by Jerry Bridges 

Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges 

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

Disciplines of a Godly Man by Kent Hughes 

How to Lead Your Family by Joel Beeke 

The Redeemed Man by Beeke 

Offensive Christianity by Chase Davis 

Leadership and Emotional Sabotage by Joe Rigney

Thoughts for Young Men by JC Ryle

It’s Good to Be a Man by Michael Foster

What He Must Be by Voddie Bachaum

Rising Men Not Boys by Mike Fabarez 

The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott

Passions of the Heart by John Street

Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbra Hughes 

God’s Design for Women by Sharon James 

Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality by Hillary Ferrer

The Envy of Eve by Mellisa Kruger 

Eve in Exile by Rebekah Merkle 

No Time to be Dumb by Rachel Jankovic

Growing Together by Melissa Kruger 

Women’s Ministry for the Local Church by Ligon Duncan & Susan Hunt 

Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman

Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies 

1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in Modern English (Founders Ministry) 

Foundations of the Christian Faith by James Montgomery Boice

Bible Doctrine by Wyane Grudem  

Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves 

Created in God’s Image by Anthony Hoekema 

What is the Gospel by Greg Gilbert 

Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray 

Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards 

What is Biblical Theology by James Hamilton 

God’s Glory in Salvation Through Judgement by James Hamilton 

What is Conversion by Michael Lawrence

Studies of the Sermon on the Mount by Martin Lloyd-Jones

Understanding Baptism by Jonathan Leeman   

Kingdom Through Covenant by Stephen Wellum 

The Holiness of God by RC Sproul 

EM Bounds on Prayer (Complete Works) by EM Bounds

Chosen by God by RC Sproul

Knowing God by JI Packer 

Living by the Book by Howard Hendricks

Understanding Scripture by Thomas Schreiner & Wyane Grudem

Exegetical Fallacies by DA Carson 

The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson 

The Meaning of the Millennium (4 views) by Robert Clouse 

The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson 

The Glory of Christ by John Owens 

Truth We Can Touch by Tim Chester 

God’s Passion for His People: Sanctification by John MacArthur 

Mere Christianity by CS Lewis

The Abolition of Man by CS Lewis 

Reasons We Believe by Nathan Busenitz 

Expository Apologetics by Vodie Baucham Jr. 

Christian Worldview: A Students Guide by Philip Ryken 

Tactics by Greg Koukl

Every Believer Confident by Mark Farnham 

Defending Your Faith by RC Sproul 

Ideas Have Consequences by RC Sproul 

Cold Case Christianity by J Warner Wallace 

Apologetics: A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame & Joseph Torres 

Evangelism by Mac Stiles 

Missions by Andy Johnson 

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by JI Packer 

Setting Our Affections Upon Glory by Martin Lloyd-Jones 

Revival by Martin Lloyd-Jones

God Shines Forth by Daniel Hames & Michael Reeves 

No Shortcut to Success by Matt Rhodes 

The Seeds and the Stars by ED Burns 

Truth Wars by John MacArthur 

The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate by Matthew Trewhella

King of Kings by James Baird

Losing Our Virtue by David Wells 

God’s Good Design by Michael Clary 

The Beauty of the Binary by Luke Griffo 

God and the Transgender Debate by Andrew Walker

Christianity and Social Justice by Jon Harris 

Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice by Scott Allan 

Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham

Five Lie of our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield 

Postmodern Times by Edward Veith 

Strange New World by Carl Trueman 

How Should We Then Live by Francis Schaefer 

Total Truth by Nancy Pearcy 

The Toxic War on Masculinity by Nancy Pearcy 

The Case for Life (second Edition) by Scott Klusendorf 

Digital Dominion by Jeff Mingee

Digital Liturgies by Samuel James 

Women in the Church by Thomas Schreiner & Andreas Kostenberger

Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman

Deacons by Matt Smethurst

Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch 

The Spirit and the Church by John Owens

The Gospel and the Modern World by DA Carson 

True Community by Jerry Bridges

9Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever

Sing! by Keith & Kristyn Getty 

Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin 

Church History by Christopher Ash 

Know the Creeds and Councils by Justin Holcomb

Christ and Creed by Nathan Pickowicz

The Trellis and the Vine by Collin Marshall

Foxes Book of the Martyrs by John Foxe

Spurgeon: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves 

Lloyd-Jones: Doctrine and Life as Fuel for the Fire by Jason Meyers 

Luther: Cross and Freedom by Carl Trueman 

Calvin: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever by Michael Horton 

Lewis: Becoming Truly Human in the Presence of God by Joe Rigney

Newton: To Live is Christ by Tony Reinke 

Stott: Between Two Worlds by Tim Chester 

Whitfield: New Birth to Enjoy God by Tom Schwanda 

Edwards: Alive to the Beauty of God by Dane Ortlund

Ryle: Growing in Grace by Andrew Atherstone 

Grimke: Christian Vitality for the Church and the World by Drew Martin 

John Patton: Missionary to Cannibals of South Seas by Paul Schlehlen 

If I Perish by Esther Ann Kim 

Through the Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot