22 Top christian books like Long Before Luther: Tracing the Heart of the Gospel From Christ to the Reformation by Nathan Busenitz

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Long Before Luther: Tracing the Heart of the Gospel From Christ to the Reformation

By: Nathan Busenitz

4.12

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Where was the gospel before the Reformation? Contemporary evangelicals often struggle to answer tha…

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1. Church History in Plain Language

By: Bruce L. Shelley , Mark A. Noll

4.10

Format: 520 pages, Paperback

It's about time that someone wrote church history that tells about people, not just about "eras" an… read more

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"Christianity is the only major religion to have at its central event the humiliation of its God."

-Bruce L. Shelley, Church History in Plain Language

"If we see some admirable work of human art, we are at once eager to investigate the nature, the manner, the end of its production; and the contemplation of the works of God stirs us with an incompara…"

-Bruce L. Shelley, Church History in Plain Language

"Church historians often ask, ‘Is the church a movement or an institution?' . . . I think it is both. . . . I believe the people of God in history live in a tension between an ideal--the universal com…"

-Bruce L. Shelley, Church History in Plain Language

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2. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3)

By: C.S. Lewis , Pauline Baynes

4.09

Format: 248 pages, Hardcover

NARNIA... the world of wicked dragons and magic spells, where the very best is brought out of even … read more

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"Courage, dear heart."

-C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3)

"Adventures are never fun while you're having them."

-C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3)

"Extraordinary things only happen to extraordinary people."

-C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3)

"There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it."

-C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3)

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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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"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

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4. Mission at Nuremberg: An American Army Chaplain and the Trial of the Nazis

By: Tim Townsend

3.77

Format: 341 pages,

Mission at Nurembergis Tim Townsend's gripping story of the American Army chaplain sent to save the… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • history
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5. 2000 Years of Christ's Power Volume 1: The Age of the Early Church Fathers: Part 1

By: Nick R. Needham

4.12

Format: 207 pages,

This book was born out of the author's deep conviction that today's Christians can benefit enormous… read more

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  • theology
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6. The Religious Affections

By: Jonathan Edwards

3.50

Format: 560 pages, Paperback

Jonathan Edwards is best known as the theologian of revival. In this, his major study on the theme,… read more

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7. The Cross of Christ

By: John R.W. Stott

4.37

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

The work of a lifetime, from one of the world's most influential thinkers, about the heart of the C… read more

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8. The Duties Of Parents

By: J.C. Ryle

4.16

Format: 331 pages, Paperback

Often children are not trained the way they should go, for when they grow up they do not walk with … read more

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  • theology
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9. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

By: J.I. Packer , Donald S. Whitney , Rita J. Platt

4.28

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Drawn from a rich heritage, "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" will guide you through a… read more

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"Discipline without direction is drudgery."

-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

"If people threw away their money as thoughtlessly as they throw away their time, we would think them insane. Yet time is infinitely more precious than money because money can’t buy time."

-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

"The end —that is, the purpose of practicing the Disciplines —is godliness. I define godliness as both closeness to Christ and conformity to Christ, a conformity that’s both inward and outward, a grow…"

-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

10. 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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11. 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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"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

12. The Forgotten Trinity

By: James R. White

3.31

Format: None pages, Paperback

Discover Afresh the Living Truth of a Foundational Christian Belief The Trinity is a basic teaching… read more

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13. The Abolition of Man

By: C.S. Lewis

3.97

Format: 480 pages, Paperback

Alternative cover for ISBN: 978-0060652944 The Abolition of Man, Lewis uses his graceful prose, del… read more

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14. The Pursuit of Holiness

By: Jerry Bridges , Jim Fay , Foster W. Cline

3.91

Format: 434 pages, Paperback

"Be holy, for I am holy" commands God to His people. But holiness is something that is often missed… read more

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15. 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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16. 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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17. The Bruised Reed

By: Richard Sibbes

4.44

Format: 134 pages, Paperback

In this famous exposition of Isaiah 42:3, Sibbes unfolds the tender ministry of Jesus Christ, who i… read more

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"Weakness with watchfulness will stand, when strength with too much confidence fails. Weakness, with acknowledgement of it, is the fittest seat and subject for God to perfect his strength in; for cons…"

-Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed

"Moses, without any mercy, breaks all bruised reeds, and quenches all smoking flax. For the law requires personal, perpetual and perfect obedience from the heart, and that under a most terrible curse,…"

-Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed

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18. Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church

By: Holly Pivec

4.50

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Is there a new reformation happening in the church? It depends on who you ask. The New Apostolic Re… read more

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  • theology
  • religion
  • nonfiction
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19. Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners

By: Dane C. Ortlund

4.58

Format: 193 pages, Kindle Edition

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” —2 Peter 3:18 How do Chri… read more

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20. Poirot Investigates (Hercule Poirot, #3)

By: Agatha Christie

3.91

Format: 191 pages, Paperback

First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond... then came the “suicide” that was mu… read more

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"Uncertainty creates panic."

-Agatha Christie, Poirot Investigates (Hercule Poirot, #3)

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21. Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up

By: Abigail Shrier

4.06

Format: 350 pages, Kindle Edition

In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous g… read more

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"Children’s and adolescents’ sense of self is still developing. They cannot correct the interpretations or recommendations of a therapist."

-Abigail Shrier, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up

"When I agreed with my therapist, I told her so. When I didn’t, we talked about that. And when I felt I needed to move on, I did. Which is to say: I was an adult in therapy. I had swum life’s choppy w…"

-Abigail Shrier, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up

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22. The Problem of Pain

By: C.S. Lewis

4.13

Format: 162 pages, Paperback

For centuries people have been tormented by one question above all: If God is good and all-powerful… read more

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"Man is to be understood only in his relation to God."

-C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain

"Nonsense remains nonsense even when we talk it about God."

-C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain

"Even if there were pains in Heaven, all who understand would desire them."

-C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain

"Now God, who has made us, knows what we are and that our happiness lies in Him."

-C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain

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23. 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity

By: Rebecca McLaughlin

4.16

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

Written by Rebecca McLaughlin, Author of Confronting Christianity In a world of increasing ideo… read more

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24. The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher

By: Peter J. Williams

4.17

Format: 140 pages, Kindle Edition

How the Story of the Prodigal Son Illuminates Jesus’s Genius  When someone thinks of Jesus, “gen… read more

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"Jesus, of course, does not criticize conscientious work, but he does criticize an attitude common among those who work most diligently... Self-righteousness can come easily to the hard worker."

-Peter J. Williams, The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher

"Esau had reason to be angry, but he responded warmly to his brother's return. If even a person like Esau, who had previously planned to murder his brother, could accept his returning brother, how muc…"

-Peter J. Williams, The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher

"Thus, all four Gospels present us with a teacher who, just like about every other teacher in history, said the same things multiple times. Why think up an epigram like "Judge not, that you be not jud…"

-Peter J. Williams, The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher

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25. What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord?: "How the Fear of God Delights and Stengthens" (Union)

By: Michael Reeves

4.44

Format: 82 pages, Kindle Edition

The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord “Let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement… read more

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26. Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity

By: Carl R. Trueman

4.41

Format: 216 pages, Hardcover

Carl Trueman Analyzes How Ancient Creeds and Confessions Protect and Promote Biblical Christianity … read more

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27. Bible in One Year

By: Nicky Gumbel

4.69

Format: None pages, ebook

Daily devotional for 365 days. Start your day with the Bible in One Year, a Bible reading plan wit… read more

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28. Long Before Luther: Tracing the Heart of the Gospel From Christ to the Reformation

By: Nathan Busenitz

4.12

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Where was the gospel before the Reformation? Contemporary evangelicals often struggle to answer tha… read more

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29. A Field Guide on Gender and Sexuality

By: Ligonier Ministries

4.64

Format: 112 pages, Kindle Edition

The world around us is rapidly changing. Rejection of the Bible’s teaching on what it means to be h… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • theology
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30. It's Not Like Being Black: How Sexual Activists Hijacked the Civil Rights Movement

By: Voddie T. Baucham Jr.

4.80

Format: 248 pages, Hardcover

How sexual identity hijacked the Civil Rights movement. The latest threat to the church from soc… read more

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31. Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda

By: Megan Basham

4.37

Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition

“This may just be the single most important book on modern Evangelicalism in recent years. It is bo… read more

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6 must-read history books like Long Before Luther: Tracing the Heart of the Gospel From Christ to the Reformation by Nathan Busenitz

Transform Your Habits

Church History in Plain Language

Bruce L. Shelley , Mark A. Noll

4.10

Transform Your Habits

Mission at Nuremberg: An American Army Chaplain and the Trial of the Nazis

Tim Townsend

3.77

Transform Your Habits

2000 Years of Christ's Power Volume 1: The Age of the Early Church Fathers: Part 1

Nick R. Needham

4.12

Transform Your Habits

Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church

Holly Pivec

4.50

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19 Top christianity books like 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin

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Praying the Bible

Donald S. Whitney

4.49

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Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age

Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

4.54

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Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness

Gavin Ortlund

4.55

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Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners

Dane C. Ortlund

4.58

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