Northwoods Presbyterian Church
Monday, September 06, 2010
Worshiping in Spirit and in Truth

Suggested Reading

 
Here is a list of suggested books that you may find helpful in your daily Christian walk.
 
Reformed theology
Not sure what that is exactly?  The following books might help you understand it more clearly.
 
by Dr. R.C. Sproul
 
by David Steele
The five points defined, defended, and documented.
 
by Kenneth Talbot & Gary Crampton
 
 
Light reading  
A monthly devotional published by Ligoner ministries.
 
An idea for a yearly devotional. There are others in this series as well:
 
A devotional of Church History citing events which happened on the day and month they happened in history.
 
by R.C. Sproul
 
by R.C. Sproul
 
by J.I. Packer
 
by A.W. Pink 
 
by D.G. Hart and John R. Muether 
 
by various authors, edited by Burk Parsons
 
 
Children's reading
by Catherine F. Vos
 
Based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism 
by Carine MacKenzie
 
by Sinclair Ferguson 
 
by R.C. Sproul
 
by R.C. Sproul
 
by R.C. Sproul

by Susan Hunt
 
 
 
Objections
Things that are commonly brought up as objections to Reformed theology/Calvinism addressed on the light side.
 
by Dr. R.C. Sproul
A book about the Biblical doctrine of election and its importance in our understanding of God.
 
by Dr. R.C. Sproul
An overview of Freewill through Church history
 

by Craig R. Brown

Dilemma 1. God's Sovereignty and mans responsibility, Dilemma 2. Motivation in light of salvation by Grace, Dilemma 3. Obedience of prayer and evangelism in light of predestination, Dilemma 4. A good and Sovereign God yet evil exist, Dilemma 5. If people are born totally depraved then where do babies go when they die?

 
by John Benton
Why the doctrines of Grace are good news. And the idea that Reformed/Calvinist don't evangelize is simply a misconception.
 
 
Multimedia
by Jerry Johnson & Eric Holmberg
DVD 
 

Largely an apologetics show with Reformed people of differing back grounds.  Which is designed to help Christians to know "what they believe and why they believe it." Free podcast are available from this site.

 
From Christ the center to the Reformed media review this site has much to offer. It is much more tended to a Presbyterian view thou usually OPC, you may also enjoy free podcast from this site. Christ the center defines it self as, "Doctrine for Life is an audio program centered on Christian reformed theology. In each episode a group of informed panelists discusses important issues and stimulate listeners to critical thinking and a better understanding of reformed doctrine designed to yield godly living." and "The Reformed Media Review is dedicated to reviewing books and culture." 
 
Creeds/Confessions/Catechisms
(Hardcover)
 
 

by Phillip Schaff (3 Volumes)

This is a diverse set that covers most of Christendom from a confessional stand point. Volume One is the history of creeds, confessions and catechisms. Volume 2 covers Greek and Latin creeds. most are not translated into English from the original Greek or Latin (with the exception of the more important ones for Protestants: Apostle's Creed, Nicene Creed etc.)  so for most the majority of Volume Two is unreadable.  Volume Three, however,  more than makes up for what you may feel you lose in Volume Two. From Baptist to Lutheran, Presbyterian to Methodist, Volume Three is very properly titled "The Evangelical Protestant Creeds." The only thing not included of particular interest is the Westminster Larger Catechism.


by various authors, edited by Ligon Duncan
 
by G.I. Williamson
 
by Johannes Vos, edited by G.I. Williamson
 
What do Presbyterians Believe?  the Westminster confession yesterday and today (a commentary)
by Gordon Clark
 
(3 Volumes) A layman's guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith
by R.C. Sproul
 
 
Deeper study

For those who wish a fuller explanation of these Biblical truths which will involve quite a bit more reading on your part at a higher vocabulary level. 

 
Both of these dictionaries may be of some help with words that you are unfamiliar with:
by Donald K. McKim
by Richard A. Muller
 
by John Calvin
Also on Ligonier
 
by Charles Hodge (3 Volumes)
 
by Louis Berkhof
 
by Martin Luther
 
by John Owen
This book is stated by J.I. Packer as the pinnacle work defending limited atonement Biblically.