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.

You can scroll through the books below or jump to a particular category by selecting from the options below:

Where to Begin
Basic Christianity
Devotional Guides & Reading Plans
Christian Living
Marriage, Family, & Singleness
Youth & Young Adults
Children
Ministry & Mission
Vocation
Public Matters
Christian Worldview & Thought
Church History
Theology
Biblical Studies
Study Bibles
Notable Dartmouth Faculty Books

Many of these books are also available on the book table in the lobby. For a complete list of books available, contact the church office.

Where to Begin

Below is a very narrow selection of books to begin with, assuming oneâ€™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.

Preschool & Elementary Children

Big Picture Story Bible
By David Helm

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

Teens

Big Truths for Young Hearts
By Bruce Ware

Transformed by Truth
By Katharine Foster

ESV Student Study Bible
Published by Crossway

Adults

Church History: An Essential Guide
By Justo Gonzalez

Desiring God
By John Piper

ESV Study Bible
Published by Crossway

Christian Novice or Non-Believer

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

The Walk
By Stephen Smallman

"The Gospel Study Guide"
by Pastor Don Willeman

Mere Christianity
By C.S. Lewis

Basic Christianity

Basic Christianity
John Stott

The Everlasting May
G.K. Chesterton

For Your Joy
John Piper

Adults

"The Gospel Declaration"
by Converge Worldwide

"The Gospel Stated Biblically"

"The Gospel Study Guide"
by Pastor Don Willeman

Christian Novice or Non-Believer

A Gospel Primer for Christians
By Milton Vincent

The Prodigal God
By Tim Keller

Ultimate Questions
By John Blanchard

Orthodoxy
By G.K. Chesterton

Reason for God
By Tim Keller

The Walk
By Stephen Smallman

Mere Christianity
C.S. Lewis

Simply Christian
By N.T. Wright

"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 more than 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.

Mâ€™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.