6 must-read church history books like Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1) by Thomas J. Nettles

Cover of Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1) by Thomas J. Nettles

Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

By: Thomas J. Nettles

4.13

Format: 392 pages, Hardcover

The nature of Baptist identity has come to a place of critical importance in Baptist studies. What …

If you liked the church history plot in Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1) by Thomas J. Nettles , here is a list of 6 books like this:

Cover of American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea by John D. Wilsey, John Fea

1. American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea

By: John D. Wilsey , John Fea

4.14

Format: 263 pages, Paperback

Ever since John Winthrop told his fellow colonists in 1630 that they were about to establish a City… read more

Similar categories in John D. Wilsey's American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

  • history
  • church history
Cover of Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon by Bryan Chapell

2. Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon

By: Bryan Chapell

4.29

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

This complete guide to expository preaching teaches the basics of preparation, organization, and de… read more

Similar categories in Bryan Chapell's Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism by Carl F.H. Henry

3. The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism

By: Carl F.H. Henry

4.30

Format: None pages, Paperback

Originally published in 1947, The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalismhas since served as the… read more

Similar categories in Carl F.H. Henry's The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of Baptist Foundations: Church Government for an Anti-Institutional Age by Mark Dever, Michael A.G. Azad Haykin, Thomas R. Schreiner, Jonathan Leeman, Stephen J. Wellum, Andrew M. Davis, Benjamin L. Merkle, John S. Hammett, None, None

4. Baptist Foundations: Church Government for an Anti-Institutional Age

By: Mark Dever , Michael A.G. Azad Haykin , Thomas R. Schreiner , Jonathan Leeman , Stephen J. Wellum , Andrew M. Davis , Benjamin L. Merkle , John S. Hammett , None , None

3.50

Format: 218 pages, Hardcover

Ours is an anti-polity age, perhaps more than any other time in the history of the church. Yet poli… read more

Similar categories in Mark Dever's Baptist Foundations: Church Government for an Anti-Institutional Age book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

  • church history
Cover of The Radical Disciple: Some Neglected Aspects of Our Calling by John R.W. Stott

5. The Radical Disciple: Some Neglected Aspects of Our Calling

By: John R.W. Stott

3.52

Format: None pages, Hardcover

What is a life of radical discipleship? At the root, it means we let Jesus set the agenda of our li… read more

Similar categories in John R.W. Stott's The Radical Disciple: Some Neglected Aspects of Our Calling book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of Political Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed by Elizabeth Phillips

6. Political Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Elizabeth Phillips

4.25

Format: None pages, Hardcover

There is an increasingly intense interest in political theology amongst contemporary scholars and s… read more

Similar categories in Elizabeth Phillips's Political Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft by Francis J. Beckwith

7. Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft

By: Francis J. Beckwith

3.80

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

Politics is concerned with citizenship and the administration of justice--how communities are forme… read more

Similar categories in Francis J. Beckwith's Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

8. 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

Similar categories in Mark Dever's Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

9. Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medications

By: Michael R. Emlet

3.63

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

OCD, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder . . . these are not just diagnoses from the DSM; they are part of… read more

Similar categories in Michael R. Emlet's Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medications book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

10. 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

Similar categories in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

"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

11. 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

Similar categories in C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

12. Nine Marks of a Healthy Church

By: Mark Dever

3.93

Format: 214 pages, Paperback

What makes for a healthy church? A large congregation? Plentiful parking? Vibrant music? You may ha… read more

Similar categories in Mark Dever's Nine Marks of a Healthy Church book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

13. The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: The Reformation to the Present Day

By: Justo L. González

4.29

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

This highly informative, narrative history covers the events, persons, external influences, and for… read more

Similar categories in Justo L. González's The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: The Reformation to the Present Day book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

14. Missions: How the Local Church Goes Global

By: Andy Johnson

4.67

Format: 46 pages, Hardcover

Every local church should be engaged with global missions, even if most individuals in the church a… read more

Similar categories in Andy Johnson's Missions: How the Local Church Goes Global book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

15. The Civil War as a Theological Crisis

By: Mark A. Noll

4.18

Format: 578 pages, Hardcover

Viewing the Civil War as a major turning point in American religious thought, Mark A. Noll examines… read more

Similar categories in Mark A. Noll's The Civil War as a Theological Crisis book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

16. Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)

By: Jeramie Rinne

3.44

Format: 330 pages,

Emphasizing purposeful ministry over project management, this book outlines a clear and concise job… read more

Similar categories in Jeramie Rinne's Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches) book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

17. The Visitation

By: Frank E. Peretti

4.00

Format: 120 pages, Paperback

The sleepy, eastern Washington wheat town of Antioch has become a gateway for the supernatural--fro… read more

Similar categories in Frank E. Peretti's The Visitation book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

18. The Pastor and Counseling: The Basics of Shepherding Members in Need

By: Deepak Reju , Jeremy Pierre

4.18

Format: None pages, Paperback

Pastors spend much of their time counseling people in crisis--a delicate task that requires one to … read more

Similar categories in Deepak Reju's The Pastor and Counseling: The Basics of Shepherding Members in Need book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

19. Word-Centered Church: How Scripture Brings Life and Growth to God's People

By: Jonathan Leeman

3.64

Format: None pages, Paperback

It's a question hundreds of pastors ask every day:What is the best way to grow? A lot of books give… read more

Similar categories in Jonathan Leeman's Word-Centered Church: How Scripture Brings Life and Growth to God's People book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

20. 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

Similar categories in David R. Helm's Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God's Word Today book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane C. Ortlund

21. 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

Similar categories in Dane C. Ortlund's Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God's People (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches) by Matt Merker

22. Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God's People (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)

By: Matt Merker

4.44

Format: 178 pages, Kindle Edition

What Is the Role of Corporate Worship in the Church? Christians worship God at church every week… read more

Similar categories in Matt Merker's Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God's People (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches) book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany by Jonathan    Gibson

23. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany

By: Jonathan Gibson

4.61

Format: 433 pages, Kindle Edition

A 40-Day Devotional Liturgy for Advent, Christmas, and EpiphanyDuring Christmas, homes are filled w… read more

Similar categories in Jonathan Gibson's O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of An Orthodox Catechism by Hercules Collins

24. An Orthodox Catechism

By: Hercules Collins

4.64

Format: 140 pages, Paperback

An Orthodox Catechism is a Baptist revision of the Heidelberg Catechism by the seventeenth-century … read more

Similar categories in Hercules Collins's An Orthodox Catechism book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of Christ and the Kingdoms of Men: Foundations of Political Life by David C. Innes

25. Christ and the Kingdoms of Men: Foundations of Political Life

By: David C. Innes

4.08

Format: 264 pages, Paperback

What are a Christian's civic responsibilities, and why? David Innes provides a principled political… read more

Similar categories in David C. Innes's Christ and the Kingdoms of Men: Foundations of Political Life book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World by David VanDrunen

26. Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World

By: David VanDrunen

4.27

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

For more than a millennium, beginning in the early Middle Ages, most Western Christians lived in so… read more

Similar categories in David VanDrunen's Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands: Recovering Sacrament in the Baptist Tradition by Michael A.G. Azad Haykin

27. Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands: Recovering Sacrament in the Baptist Tradition

By: Michael A.G. Azad Haykin

4.52

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

"Amidst Us Our Belovèd Stands will help all pastors and theologians, whether Baptist or not, to con… read more

Similar categories in Michael A.G. Azad Haykin's Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands: Recovering Sacrament in the Baptist Tradition book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

  • history
  • church history
Cover of The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross (Short Studies in Biblical Theology) by Patrick Schreiner

28. The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)

By: Patrick Schreiner

4.21

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

The kingdom of God is more than just the rule and reign of God over all things. It undergirds the e… read more

Similar categories in Patrick Schreiner's The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross (Short Studies in Biblical Theology) book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

Cover of Christian Mission: Global History by Edward L. Smither

29. Christian Mission: Global History

By: Edward L. Smither

3.87

Format: 202 pages, Hardcover

2020 Christianity Today Award of Merit for Missions 2020 Outreach Magazine Cross-Cultural and Missi… read more

Similar categories in Edward L. Smither's Christian Mission: Global History book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

  • history
  • church history
Cover of Spurgeon and the Poor: How the Gospel Compels Christian Social Concern by Alex DiPrima

30. Spurgeon and the Poor: How the Gospel Compels Christian Social Concern

By: Alex DiPrima

4.46

Format: 248 pages, Paperback

Spurgeon and the Poor is a fascinating study into the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon,… read more

Similar categories in Alex DiPrima's Spurgeon and the Poor: How the Gospel Compels Christian Social Concern book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

  • church history
Cover of Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1) by Thomas J. Nettles

31. Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

By: Thomas J. Nettles

4.13

Format: 392 pages, Hardcover

The nature of Baptist identity has come to a place of critical importance in Baptist studies. What … read more

Similar categories in Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1) book and Thomas J. Nettles's Beginnings in Britain (The Baptists #1)

  • history
  • biography
  • church history

10 Best religion books like The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross (Short Studies in Biblical Theology) by Patrick Schreiner

Transform Your Habits

Consequences of Ideas

R.C. Sproul

4.33

Transform Your Habits

Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life

Kevin DeYoung

4.26

Transform Your Habits

Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America

Russell D. Moore

4.31

Transform Your Habits

Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies

N.T. Wright

4.14

View all the books

Never miss a story from us, get weekly updates in your inbox.