There are thousands of books out there filled with stuff Christians should know. These are a few of my favorites, and they will give you a nice range of great knowledge. If you’re interested in checking out any of these books, click on one of their links to purchase on Amazon.
The ESV Study Bible: This is, by far and away, the best study Bible on the market. The ESV (English Standard Version) is an incredibly accurate translation and the study resources here are amazing. It contains tons of great commentary, book introductions, colorful maps and diagrams, and an incredible appendix. If you want a new Bible, get this one. It also comes in Leather.
Mere Christianity: C.S. Lewis is my favorite author, and this is his defining work. He answers difficult questions in an incredibly logical way. His greatest gift is taking incredibly complex answers and making them so simple that even an elementary school kid could understand them. If you want to learn more about the essentials of Christianity, get this book.
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism: Tim Keller is a great pastor in New York City. I actually heard him preach up there once, which was pretty cool. In this book, he answers all of the questions his extremely smart New York congregation had asked over the years about God’s existence and whether or not we can really believe. It’s stellar.
The Book that Made Your World: This one goes out to all the history buffs. Turns out, the Bible has had an incredible impact on all of our society: the arts, science, technology, education, politics, and so much more. This book constantly impressed me and taught me a great deal about how our world came together as it is today.
The Answer: So many people in the world are looking for true satisfaction in life. Randy Pope, an incredible pastor and expert at sharing the Gospel, presents the answer in a simple way that is perfect for both believers and non-believers. If you want to know how to share your faith better, or if you know someone looking for fulfillment, get this book!
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: Donald Miller is a goofy Christian author. He is hilarious, but has great insight. This book is for all you story tellers, and explains how he learned what made for an interesting life by making a movie. Turns out the same things that make a great story also make for a great life, and the Bible is full of invitation to join the Best Story.
The Treasure Principle: Giving tends to be a touchy subject in churches today, but did you know that the New Testament talks about money and possessions more than Heaven and Hell? We are in an economic rut these days, and I’m convinced a major cause is that we’ve lost an eternal perspective on finances. This short book addresses those and is worth your money.
