Theology & Philosophy
- Confronting Christianity
- Confessions of Saint Augustine
- The Valley Of Vision
- The Glory Of Christ — John Owen
- Death of Death — John Owen
- Spurgeon’s Sermons Volumes 1–10
- Reflecting the Glory — N.T. Wright
- The Unfolding Mystery — Clowney
- Radical — Platt
- The Purpose Of Man — Tozer
- Heaven and Earth — Nichols
- Romans — Edwards
- Love God With All Your Mind — Moreland
- Being Mortal — Atul Gawande
- Individualism & Commitment in American Life
- Elements of Biblical Exegesis
- Hebrews: An Anchor of the Soul
- Church History Study Bible
- Secular Creed
- Total Church
- Everyday Church
- A Meal with Jesus
- True Paradox
- Taming the Tongue — Jeff Robinson Sr.
- How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
- How to Read the Bible Book by Book
- A Journey Worth Taking
- A Primer on Postmodernism
- The Peacemaker
- Crazy Love
- Wholeheartedness
- Reaching for the Invisible God
- Revelation and the Two Witnesses
- Before You Lose Your Faith
- Heaven Is a Place on Earth — Whittmer
- 1689 Confession of Faith
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key
- Gentle and Lowly
- Deeper
- The One-Life Solution
- Impossible Christianity
- Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age
- Biblical Critical Theory
Philosophy
Søren Kierkegaard is one of the philosophers who has influenced me most. Kierkegaard influenced some of the theologians I love as well. His body of works are the building blocks for some of the best psychology and counseling for anxiety and the struggle with identity. His faith is deep and his understanding of the secular world is incredible. He may be a bit rough to read — he is an author from a different time and culture — but it is worth the struggle.
Books I Recommend
There are plenty more, but these are fundamental reads. There are modern translations available, and they are good, but I suggest trying to read the English translations that attempt to be as literal as possible.
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
Søren Kierkegaard
“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.”
Søren Kierkegaard