Recommended Reading

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

-Proverbs 4:5-7

At Christ Redeemer Church, we believe that ongoing study is an important part of the Christian life. This page shares both articles and books that we have found helpful in understanding many subjects in light of the Gospel. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it is a helpful start. Many of these books are also available on the book table in the lobby. Click on any topic to see the list of books and articles in that category.

Where to Begin

Below is a very narrow selection of books to begin with, assuming one’s goal is to growing biblical knowledge and understanding of the most basic Gospel doctrine. There are many more books in the categories that follow for further study and growth.

Pre-School & Elementary Children

Big Picture Story Bible
By David Helm

The Jesus Storybook Bible:
Every Story Whispers His Name
By Sally Lloyd-Jones
(This book is really good for every age to read.)

Junior High & High School Children

ESV Study Bible

Published by Crossway

Knowing God

By J.I. Packer

Christian Novice or Non-Believer

CRCarticles How Can I Know God?
by Dr. Tim Keller

CRCarticles The Gospel Study Guide
by Pastor Don Willeman

Mere Christianity
C.S.Lewis

The Walk: Steps for New and Renewed Followers of Jesus
By Stephen Smallman

Basic Christianity

Basic Christianity

By John Stott

The Everlasting Man

By G.K. Chesterton

foryourjoy For Your Joy by John Piper a free PDF download

CRCarticles The Gospel Declaration- A Call to Gospel Informed Ministry by Converge Worldwide

CRCarticles The Gospel Stated Biblically

CRCarticles The Gospel Study Guide
by Pastor Don Willeman

A Gospel Primer for Christians

By Milton Vincent

Mere Christianity

By C.S. Lewis

Orthodoxy

By G.K. Chesterton

The Prodigal God

By Tim Keller

Reason for God

By Tim Keller

Simply Christian

By N.T. Wright

Ultimate Questions

By John Blanchard

The Walk: Steps for New and Renewed Followers of Jesus

By Stephen Smallman

CRCarticles What is Worship?
by Don Willeman

Devotional Guides & Reading Plans

Lenten Devotionals are available from Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. These may helpful in focusing on repentance and our need for salvation in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection on Easter Sunday. You may also find these devotionals arranged by date for the current year here.

The Family Devotional Guide is a tool that we developed almost 10 years ago. It is arranged in a weekly format that is convenient for use at the dinner table, bed time, or whenever. The catechisms in this are particularly helpful and the basic orthodox creeds appended at the end of the document are worth pondering for their basic gospel categories. It is available on the book table and here in PDF form.

M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan
The M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan was developed by a Scottish pastor in the 1800s. This plan takes the reader through the New Testament and Psalms twice a year and the Old Testament once a year. There are also many other Bible reading plans available on the web.

Christian Living

Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist

By John Piper