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Post by Obadiah on Aug 15, 2022 8:07:31 GMT -8
But I'll go with this as it's aways been one of my favorites.
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST / The classic, best-loved treasury of daily devotional readings by Oswald Chambers
Then there is:
Spirit Filled Life Daily Devotional Bible: New King James Version With 365 Readings For The Spirit-Filled Christian.
I get the best of both worlds with this one The Bible and a Daily Devotional rolled into one.
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Post by civic on Aug 15, 2022 13:40:01 GMT -8
I will post some of my favorite books in a while , great topic !
This would be my top 10 list not necessarily in this order.
1) The Pursuit of God by AW Tozer
2) The Knowledge of the Holy by AW Tozer
3) Knowing God by Packer
4) The Cost of Discipleship by Bonhoeffer
5) How to read the Bible for all its worth by Fee and Stuart
6) The Gospel according to Jesus by MacArthur
7) Pilgrims Progress by Bunyan
8) Fox's Book of Martyrs by Fox
9) Kingdom of the Cults by Martin
10) Evidence that demands a verdict by McDowel
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Post by Obadiah on Aug 15, 2022 13:55:12 GMT -8
The only good books I can remember are The Normal Christian Life and The Pursuit of God. Read them both multiple times. Tozer’s timeless classic The Pursuit of God is right at the top. His "AND HE DWELT AMONG US... TEACHINGS FROM THE GOSPEL OF JOHN" is one of my favorites. I have not had the pleasure of reading The Normal Christian Life. But I did enjoy reading "Sit Walk Stand" by Watchman Nee a few times. It's one of those books I like to study out till I get a good grasp of what is being taught. In this case Sit: our position in Christ. Walk: our life in the world. Stand: our attitude toward the Enemy. all 3 extremely important in becoming a mature believer. |
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Post by civic on Aug 16, 2022 5:01:59 GMT -8
I will post some of my favorite books in a while , great topic ! This would be my top 10 list not necessarily in this order. 1) The Pursuit of God by AW Tozer 2) The Knowledge of the Holy by AW Tozer 3) Knowing God by Packer 4) The Cost of Discipleship by Bonhoeffer 5) How to read the Bible for all its worth by Fee and Stuart 6) The Gospel according to Jesus by MacArthur 7) Pilgrims Progress by Bunyan 8) Fox's Book of Martyrs by Fox 9) Kingdom of the Cults by Martin 10) Evidence that demands a verdict by McDowel I would add the Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis J. If I make it my top 20 its in there for sure  Maybe I will add another 10 of my favorites and Mere Christianity makes it in their as well . So now I just have to come up with 8 more books lol. |
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Post by civic on Aug 16, 2022 6:13:25 GMT -8
ok here we go my next 10
Mere Christianity
Screwtape Letters
More than a Carpenter
The 2 natures in Christ by Chemnitz
Lord Jesus Christ by Hurtado
Sermon on the Mount by Jones
The Trinity by Morrey
The Lost art of disciple making by Eimes
The Resurrection of Jesus by Licona
Grace Awakening by Swindoll
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2022 8:42:28 GMT -8
- The trilogy by Francis Schaeffer. (Next to the Bible this is a book every Christian should read
 ) - "Knowing God" by J. I. Packer (both theologically and pastorally deep and a very accessible alternative to a book on systematic theology)
- "Life Together," by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (I prefer it over "Cost..." or "Letters...")
- "Letters to Philip," by Charlie Shedd (Husbanding 101)
- "The Meaning of Marriage," by Timothy Keller (one of the best books on marriage I've ever read - and I am a professional marriage counselor)
- "The Case for Amillennialism," by Kim Riddlebarger (an antidote for the modern futurism so prevalent today)
- "Total Truth," and "Love Thy Body," both by Nancy Pearcey (this Schaeffer protege's commentary on contemporary society is sharp and astute)
- "Free of Charge," by Miroslav Volf (amazing book on forgiveness)
- "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality," by Peter Scazzaro
- "The Incomparable Christ," by John Stott (another accessible, pastoral and theologically deep source)
- "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor Frankl (not a Christian but still a very profound book about a holocaust survivor's experience)
- The entire "Boundaries" series by Henry Cloud and John Townsend (I've personally witnessed these books change scores of lives for the better, including my own)
- "The Three Musketeers," by Alexandre Dumas (it's what I read for entertainment when I want to give my brain a break from all my "serious" reading
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The first two are books I think every Christian should read. Everyone you're now reading was influenced by Schaeffer (look in the references or indexes of the latest authors you're reading) and it's great to go to the source. Everything else you read will have wider, deeper meaning as a consequence. |
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Post by civic on Aug 17, 2022 9:03:38 GMT -8
- The trilogy by Francis Schaeffer. (Next to the Bible this is a book every Christian should read )
- "Knowing God" by J. I. Packer (both theologically and pastorally deep and a very accessible alternative to a book on systematic theology)
- "Life Together," by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (I prefer it over "Cost..." or "Letters...")
- "Letters to Philip," by Charlie Shedd (Husbanding 101)
- "The Meaning of Marriage," by Timothy Keller (one of the best books on marriage I've ever read - and I am a professional marriage counselor)
- "The Case for Amillennialism," by Kim Riddlebarger (an antidote for the modern futurism so prevalent today)
- "Total Truth," and "Love Thy Body," both by Nancy Pearcey (this Schaeffer protege's commentary on contemporary society is sharp and astute)
- "Free of Charge," by Miroslav Volf (amazing book on forgiveness)
- "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality," by Peter Scazzaro
- "The Incomparable Christ," by John Stott (another accessible, pastoral and theologically deep source)
- "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor Frankl (not a Christian but still a very profound book about a holocaust survivor's experience)
- The entire "Boundaries" series by Henry Cloud and John Townsend (I've personally witnessed these books change scores of lives for the better, including my own)
- "The Three Musketeers," by Alexandre Dumas (it's what I read for entertainment when I want to give my brain a break from all my "serious" reading )
The first two are books I think every Christian should read. Everyone you're now reading was influenced by Schaeffer (look in the references or indexes of the latest authors you're reading) and it's great to go to the source. Everything else you read will have wider, deeper meaning as a consequence. I have the first 5 on your list |
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Post by civic on Aug 17, 2022 9:21:41 GMT -8
ok here we go my next 10 Mere Christianity Screwtape Letters More than a Carpenter The 2 natures in Christ by Chemnitz Lord Jesus Christ by Hurtado Sermon on the Mount by Jones The Trinity by Morrey The Lost art of disciple making by Eimes The Resurrection of Jesus by Licona Grace Awakening by Swindoll That's excellent, no Jewish resources? J. Life and times of Jesus the Messiah and the works of Josephus and a few others |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2022 10:04:50 GMT -8
- The trilogy by Francis Schaeffer. (Next to the Bible this is a book every Christian should read )
- "Knowing God" by J. I. Packer (both theologically and pastorally deep and a very accessible alternative to a book on systematic theology)
- "Life Together," by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (I prefer it over "Cost..." or "Letters...")
- "Letters to Philip," by Charlie Shedd (Husbanding 101)
- "The Meaning of Marriage," by Timothy Keller (one of the best books on marriage I've ever read - and I am a professional marriage counselor)
- "The Case for Amillennialism," by Kim Riddlebarger (an antidote for the modern futurism so prevalent today)
- "Total Truth," and "Love Thy Body," both by Nancy Pearcey (this Schaeffer protege's commentary on contemporary society is sharp and astute)
- "Free of Charge," by Miroslav Volf (amazing book on forgiveness)
- "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality," by Peter Scazzaro
- "The Incomparable Christ," by John Stott (another accessible, pastoral and theologically deep source)
- "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor Frankl (not a Christian but still a very profound book about a holocaust survivor's experience)
- The entire "Boundaries" series by Henry Cloud and John Townsend (I've personally witnessed these books change scores of lives for the better, including my own)
- "The Three Musketeers," by Alexandre Dumas (it's what I read for entertainment when I want to give my brain a break from all my "serious" reading )
The first two are books I think every Christian should read. Everyone you're now reading was influenced by Schaeffer (look in the references or indexes of the latest authors you're reading) and it's great to go to the source. Everything else you read will have wider, deeper meaning as a consequence. I have the first 5 on your list lol. Have they been read? I have a literal library in my house, shelves filled with books I intend to read but haven't yet got to. I knock out a dozen or so books a year and have scores to go, much to the chagrin of my lovely, devoted, patient and forbearing wife who bought me a tablet currently holding about 200 books (most of which I have read) just so we don't need a bigger house so I can have a bigger library I can fill with more books. All of which will become ash in the end  . Ecclesiastes 12:12But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive study is wearying to the body. Sometimes scripture can be so very inconvenient . 1 Corinthians 13:11-12When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully, just as I also have been fully known. Reckon I won't need books then . |
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Post by civic on Aug 17, 2022 10:06:36 GMT -8
I have the first 5 on your list lol. Have they been read? I have a literal library in my house, shelves filled with books I intend to read but haven't yet got to. I knock out a dozen or so books a year and have scores to go, much to the chagrin of my lovely, devoted, patient and forbearing wife who bought me a tablet currently holding about 200 books (most of which I have read) just so we don't need a bigger house so I can have a bigger library I can fill with more books. All of which will become ash in the end . Ecclesiastes 12:12But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive study is wearying to the body. Sometimes scripture can be so very inconvenient . 1 Corinthians 13:11-12When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully, just as I also have been fully known. Reckon I won't need books then . I have read these "Life Together," by Dietrich Bonhoeffer "Letters to Philip," by Charlie Shedd "The Meaning of Marriage," "The Case for Amillennialism," |
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Post by michaiah on Aug 17, 2022 10:22:03 GMT -8
My favorites are:
1. Genesis
2. Exodus
3. Leviticus
4. Numbers
5. Deuteronomy
6. Joshua
7. Judges
8. Ruth
9. 1 Samuel
10. 2 Samuel
11. 1 Kings
12. 2 Kings
13. 1 Chronicles
14. 2 Chronicles
15. Ezra
16. Nehemiah
17. Esther
18. Job
19. Psalms
20. Proverbs
21. Ecclesiastes
22. Songs
23. Isaiah
24. Jeremiah
25. Lamentations
26. Ezekiel
27. Daniel
28. Hosea
29. Joel
30. Amos
31. Obadiah
32. Jonah
33. Micah
34. Nahum
35. Habakkuk
36. Zephaniah
37. Haggai
38. Zechariah
39. Malachi
40. Matthew
41. Mark
42. Luke
43. John
44. Acts
45. Romans
46. 1 Corinthians
47. 2 Corinthians
48. Galatians
49. Ephesians
50. Philippians
51. Colossians
52. 1 Thessalonians
53. 2 Thessalonians
54. 1 Timothy
55. 2 Timothy
56. Titus
57. Philemon
58. Hebrews
59. James
60. 1 Peter
61. 2 Peter
62. 1 John
63. 2 John
64. 3 John
65. Jude
66. Revelation
Author: God.
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Post by civic on Aug 18, 2022 4:53:18 GMT -8
michaiah love that answer. Any book outside of the bible that you liked or made a difference in your walk with the Lord ? thanks !
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Post by michaiah on Aug 18, 2022 5:13:25 GMT -8
michaiah love that answer. Any book outside of the bible that you liked or made a difference in your walk with the Lord ? thanks ! The Bible is complete and has all the answers that I ever needed (and will need). No other book filled the emptiness in my soul before and no other book will enhance it after. Reading other material on biblical matters is risky and dangerous because: A. It takes time away from refreshing in the word of God. B. It takes away meditation time from the Bible. C. It often “maketh us to differ from another” and causes division (1 Corinthians 4:7). |
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Post by Aussie Pete on Aug 19, 2022 4:25:54 GMT -8
My favourites are "Normal Christian Life" and "The Life That Wins", both by Watchman Nee. My greatest influence is the late Ivor P Marshall. He is almost unknown, but my mentor for 30 years.
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Post by Aussie Pete on Aug 19, 2022 4:52:48 GMT -8
So God got it wrong when He appointed apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to the church?
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Maybe I will add another 10 of my favorites and Mere Christianity makes it in their as well 
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