13 must-read theology books like Called to Preach by Steven J. Lawson

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Called to Preach

By: Steven J. Lawson

4.54

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

In every generation, the church stands in dire need of God-called people to preach the Word with pr…

If you liked the theology plot in Called to Preach by Steven J. Lawson , here is a list of 13 books like this:

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1. Simplicity in Preaching

By: J.C. Ryle

4.57

Format: 22 pages, Paperback

'What do you recommend on preaching?' is a frequently asked question that can be answered in a vari… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • theology
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2. The Attributes of God

By: Arthur W. Pink

4.51

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

This classic work of Arthur W. Pink invites readers to discover the truth about seventeen attribute… read more

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  • faith
  • nonfiction
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"Grace is that in God which brings into favor one justly in disfavor."

-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God

"What is wisdom? It is the skill to achieve the perfect means by the perfect ends "

-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God

"What God made, God loves, because it's inconceivable that God should make anything that He didn't love."

-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God

"We get the odd notion that God is showing mercy because Jesus died. No. Jesus died because God is showing mercy."

-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God

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3. Christianity and Liberalism

By: J. Gresham Machen

4.33

Format: 199 pages, Paperback

Machen's classic defense of orthodox Christianity establishes the importance of scriptural doctrine… read more

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  • nonfiction
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"The truth is that if Jesus be merely an example, He is not a worthy example; for He claimed to be far more."

-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism

"According to modern liberalism, in other words, Jesus was the Founder of Christianity because He was the first Christian, and Christianity consists in maintenance of the religious life which Jesus in…"

-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism

"When we come to see that it was no mere man who suffered on Calvary but the Lord of Glory, then we shall be willing to say that one drop of the precious blood of Jesus is of more value, for our own s…"

-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism

"The sage of Nazareth may satisfy those who have never faced the problem of evil in their own lives; but to talk about an ideal to those who are under the thralldom of sin is a cruel mockery. Yet if J…"

-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism

4. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus

By: Mark Dever

3.33

Format: 161 pages, Hardcover

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But … read more

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5. Don't Waste Your Life

By: John Piper

3.79

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

John Piper writes, "I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Cons… read more

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6. The Pilgrim's Progress

By: John Bunyan

4.06

Format: 324 pages, Paperback

This famous story of man's progress through life in search of salvation remains one of the most ent… read more

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  • faith
  • theology
"Follow your heart"

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"Dark clouds bring waters, when the bright bring none."

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"They are my fears of him, too. But who can hinder that which will be?"

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

"Now, Mr. Great-heart was a strong man, so he was not afraid of a lion."

-John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress

7. Preaching and Preachers

By: D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

3.27

Format: None pages, Hardcover

'Some may object to my dogmatic assertions; but I do not apologize for them. Every preacher should … read more

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8. Holiness

By: J.C. Ryle , Tom Phillips

4.36

Format: 59 pages, Paperback

Ryle calls us to live a life set apart from the world and set our minds on things above. Bishop … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • theology
"Let us never measure our religion by that of others, and think we are doing enough if we have gone beyond our neighbors."

-J.C. Ryle, Holiness

"A true Christian is one who has not only peace of conscience, but war within. He may be known by his warfare as well as by his peace."

-J.C. Ryle, Holiness

"Most men hope to go to heaven when they die; but few, it may be feared, take the trouble to consider whether they would enjoy heaven if they got there. Heaven is essentially a holy place; it's inhabi…"

-J.C. Ryle, Holiness

"Let it never be said that we cannot know whether a Christian really loves Christ. It can be known. It can be discovered. The proof can be seen. You have heard them this very day. Love to the Lord Jes…"

-J.C. Ryle, Holiness

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9. Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

By: J.I. Packer

4.35

Format: 126 pages, Paperback

If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Or does a… read more

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"It is the nature of love to be enterprising."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

"Our are speculations are not the measure of our God."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

"Creatures are not entitled to register complaints about their Creator."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

"What we do every time we pray is to confess our impotence and God's sovereignty."

-J.I. Packer, Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God

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10. Praying the Bible

By: Donald S. Whitney

4.49

Format: 106 pages, Hardcover

All Christians know they should pray, but sometimes it’s hard to know how—especially if the minutes… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • theology

11. The Holiness of God

By: R.C. Sproul

4.33

Format: 201 pages, Paperback

Central to God's character is the quality of holiness. Yet, even so, most people are hard-pressed t… read more

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12. Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Preaching Today

By: John R.W. Stott , Eldon Jay Epp

3.96

Format: None pages, Unknown Binding

Stott's modern classic, Between Two Worlds, argues that there is a chasm between the biblical world… read more

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13. A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers

By: Donald Arthur Carson

3.62

Format: 186 pages,

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14. Expository Apologetics: Answering Objections with the Power of the Word

By: Voddie T. Baucham Jr.

4.37

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

Apologetics is for everyone. The Bible is clear that all believers are called to defend their fa… read more

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  • faith
  • nonfiction
  • theology

15. Taking God at His Word: Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me

By: Kevin DeYoung

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The Bible stands at the heart of the Christian faith, but people disagree about its nature and auth… read more

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16. Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God's Word Today

By: David R. Helm

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

What makes for good preaching? In this accessible volume--written for preachers and preachers in tr… read more

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17. Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe

By: Voddie T. Baucham Jr.

4.45

Format: 270 pages, ebook

The Ground Is Moving The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in the summer of 2020 shocked… read more

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  • faith
  • nonfiction
  • theology
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18. Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution

By: Carl R. Trueman

4.50

Format: 204 pages, Paperback

From Philosophy to Technology, Tracing the Origin of Identity Politics How did the world arrive … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • theology
Cover of Finding the Right Hills to Die on: The Case for Theological Triage by Gavin Ortlund

19. Finding the Right Hills to Die on: The Case for Theological Triage

By: Gavin Ortlund

4.34

Format: 163 pages, Paperback

In theology, just as in battle, some hills are worth dying on. But how do we know which ones? When … read more

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  • faith
  • nonfiction
  • theology
Cover of Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World by Joe Rigney

20. Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World

By: Joe Rigney

4.54

Format: 120 pages, Hardcover

Who are you when the teeth come out? For every true act of leadership, there is an equal and mo… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • theology
"The Scriptures regularly use the metaphor of a body to speak about human social life. The church is the body of Christ, with many members (1 Cor. 12). Marriage is a “one flesh"

-Joe Rigney, Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World

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21. Called to Preach

By: Steven J. Lawson

4.54

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

In every generation, the church stands in dire need of God-called people to preach the Word with pr… read more

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12 best-selling nonfiction books like Called to Preach by Steven J. Lawson

Transform Your Habits

Simplicity in Preaching

J.C. Ryle

4.57

Transform Your Habits

The Attributes of God

Arthur W. Pink

4.51

Transform Your Habits

Christianity and Liberalism

J. Gresham Machen

4.33

Transform Your Habits

Holiness

J.C. Ryle , Tom Phillips

4.36

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Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation

Collin Hansen

4.56

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Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners

Dane C. Ortlund

4.58

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Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West

Andrew Wilson

4.51

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Michael J. Kruger

4.49

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