23 Top theology books like Facing Grief (Puritan Paperbacks) by John Flavel

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Facing Grief (Puritan Paperbacks)

By: John Flavel

4.57

Format: 136 pages, Paperback

In 1674, two years after his second wife s death, John Flavel published A Token for Mourners . In i…

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1. The Holy War

By: John Bunyan

4.14

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

"The Holy War," John Bunyan's fourth work of major importance, appeared in 1682. Although "The Pilg… read more

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"Nothing can hurt you except sin; nothing can grieve me except sin; nothing can defeat you except sin. Therefore, be on your guard, my Mansoul."

-John Bunyan, The Holy War

"Another part or piece,' said Diabolus, 'of mine excellent armour, is a dumb and prayerless spirit, a spirit that scorns to cry for mercy, let the danger be ever so great; therefore be you, my Mansoul…"

-John Bunyan, The Holy War

"O my Mansoul, I have lived, I have died, I live, and I will die no more for thee. I live that thou mayest not die. Because I live thou shalt live also; I reconciled thee to my Father by the blood of …"

-John Bunyan, The Holy War

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2. Prayer

By: John Bunyan

4.18

Format: None pages, Paperback

Two works on prayer are here brought together. In Praying in the Spirit Bunyan defines what it mean… read more

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"Grace is king."

-John Bunyan, Prayer

"By his sacrifice he has made way for grace to run like a river into the world."

-John Bunyan, Prayer

"Many times I am forced in my prayers, first to beg of God that he would take mine heart, and set it on himself in Christ, and when it is there, that he would keep it there."

-John Bunyan, Prayer

"Seeming delays in God are no tokens of his displeasure; he may hide his face from his dearest saints. He loves to keep his people praying, and to find them ever knocking at the gate of heaven."

-John Bunyan, Prayer

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3. Conscience: What It Is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ

By: Andrew David Naselli , J.D. Crowley

4.11

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Christian, meet your conscience. What do you do when you disagree with other Christians? How do you… read more

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4. Till We Have Faces

By: C.S. Lewis

4.08

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

In this timeless tale of two mortal princesses- one beautiful and one unattractive- C.S. Lewis rewo… read more

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5. A Simple Way to Pray

By: Martin Luther , Matthew C. Harrison

3.63

Format: 371 pages, Kindle Edition

When asked by his barber and good friend, Peter Beskendorf, for some practical guidance on how to p… read more

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6. The Weight of Glory

By: C.S. Lewis

4.38

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

The classic Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis, the most important Christian writer of the 20th century,… read more

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"He who has God and everything else has no more than he who has God only."

-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

"Never, in peace or war, commit your virtue or your happiness to the future."

-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

"Have courage, dear heart, for there is nothing to be afraid of and never has been."

-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

"Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbor is the holiest object presented to your senses."

-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

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7. The Life of God in the Soul of Man

By: J.I. Packer , Henry Scougal

1.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

With The Methods Of Attaining The Happiness Which It Proposes. Also An Account Of The Beginnings An… read more

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8. The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

By: Jeremiah Burroughs

4.33

Format: 232 pages, Paperback

Jeremiah Burroughs is worthily reckoned as belonging to the front rank of English puritan preachers… read more

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"So be satisfied and quiet, be contented with your contentment. I lack certain things that others have, but blessed be God, I have a contented heart which others have not."

-Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

"Christian, how did you enjoy comfort before? Was the creature anything to you but a conduit, a pipe, that conveyed God's goodness to you? 'The pipe is cut off,' says God, 'come to me, the fountain, a…"

-Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

"In a clock, stop but one wheel and you stop every wheel, because they are dependent upon one other. So when God has ordered a thing for the present to be thus and thus, how do you know how many thing…"

-Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

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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

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10. The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance—Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters

By: Timothy J. Keller , Sinclair B. Ferguson

4.52

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Since the days of the early church, Christians have wrestled with the relationship between the law … read more

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11. Thoughts for Young Men

By: J.C. Ryle

4.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

J.C. Ryle's handbook for young men, replete with warnings, exhortations, and instruction about this… read more

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12. The Doctrine of Repentance

By: Thomas Watson

3.33

Format: None pages, Paperback

Knowing what repentance is, and actually repenting, are essential to true Christianity. Few better … read more

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13. Peace Like a River

By: Leif Enger

4.09

Format: 315 pages,

Once in a great while, we encounter a novel in our voluminous reading that begs to be read aloud. L… read more

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14. 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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15. Roger Williams

By: Edwin S. Gaustad

3.46

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

The founder of Rhode Island and of the first Baptist Church in America, an original and passionate … read more

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16. 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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17. 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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18. The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host

By: David Gibson

4.74

Format: 157 pages, Kindle Edition

Expository Study of Psalm 23 Reveals the Beauty and Deep Theological Meaning behind a Familiar Part… read more

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19. 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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20. How to Read a Book: Advice for Christian Readers

By: Andrew David Naselli

4.56

Format: 106 pages, ebook

When people ask me what I do for a living, sometimes I reply, “I teach people how to read.” My paid… read more

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21. Wisdom for Kings & Queens

By: Jared Longshore

4.50

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Christians are meant to be kings and queens, growing and expanding Christ’s dominion over the world… read more

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22. Teach Them to Work: Building a Positive Work Ethic in Our Children

By: Mary Beeke

4.35

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Do your children exhaust you? Have you found yourself finishing their chores because it’s, well, ea… read more

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23. Covenants Made Simple: Understanding God's Unfolding Promises to His People

By: Jonty Rhodes

4.41

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

What do the various covenants given throughout the Bible mean to us? Are they relevant to our lives… read more

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Cover of Impossible Christianity: Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel Miserable Pretty Much All the Time by Kevin DeYoung

24. Impossible Christianity: Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel Miserable Pretty Much All the Time

By: Kevin DeYoung

4.36

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Bestselling Author Kevin DeYoung Offers Hope for Those Who Feel Like Christianity Has Become Hopele… read more

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Cover of Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church (9marks: Building Healthy Churches) by John Onwuchekwa

25. Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church (9marks: Building Healthy Churches)

By: John Onwuchekwa

4.41

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

Prayer is as necessary to the Christian as breathing is to the human body--but it often doesn't com… read more

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26. Radiant: Fifty Remarkable Women in Church History

By: Richard M. Hannula

4.54

Format: 330 pages, Paperback

Radiant records the triumph of the gospel as Christian women faced kings and governors, soldiers an… read more

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27. Covenant Foundations: Understanding the Promise–Keeping God of the Bible

By: Alec Motyer

4.44

Format: 136 pages, Paperback

Esteemed scholar, Alec Motyer, presents a salvation pledge on display in this introduction to Old T… read more

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28. The War On Children: Providing Refuge for Your Children in a Modern World

By: John MacArthur

4.54

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

This world has declared war on our children. Every day, on a multitude of battlefronts, Satan is de… read more

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Cover of The Pastor as Leader: Principles and Practices for Connecting Preaching and Leadership by John Currie

29. The Pastor as Leader: Principles and Practices for Connecting Preaching and Leadership

By: John Currie

4.38

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Practical, Biblical Advice for Effective Pastoral Leadership Many pastors feel torn between preach… read more

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30. Facing Grief (Puritan Paperbacks)

By: John Flavel

4.57

Format: 136 pages, Paperback

In 1674, two years after his second wife s death, John Flavel published A Token for Mourners . In i… read more

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31. Pulpit Aflame

By: Steven J. Lawson

4.49

Format: 200 pages, Hardcover

The apostle Paul instructed Timothy to preach the word!...'Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longs… read more

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23 must-read christian books like Facing Grief (Puritan Paperbacks) by John Flavel

Transform Your Habits

The Holy War

John Bunyan

4.14

Transform Your Habits

Prayer

John Bunyan

4.18

Transform Your Habits

Conscience: What It Is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ

Andrew David Naselli , J.D. Crowley

4.11

Transform Your Habits

Till We Have Faces

C.S. Lewis

4.08

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Heaven Misplaced

Douglas Wilson

4.35

Transform Your Habits

Christianity and Liberalism

J. Gresham Machen

4.33

Transform Your Habits

The Cross of Christ

John R.W. Stott

4.37

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What Is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics

R.C. Sproul

3.40

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