Recommended Reading List on Grace

I would like to highly recommended this very helpful book. C. J. has rung the bell by giving us an excellent guide into the Gospel centered life. This book is very practical, edifying, and thoroughly biblical. If you are looking for a concise book to help you both understand, and live out of the Gospel, then obtain this one.

OTHER RESOURCES: http://www.covlife.org/tools/bookstore.php

The subtitle of Stanley Voke's book provides the real theme of this tremendous little book. If this is one book I could recommend to everyone, this is it. This book not only succinctly teaches true faith in the Gospel, but it also teaches in one of the clearest expressions about how to continue living in grace and in the light of the cross of Jesus. I give it a ten out of ten stars!

Check out the resources at World Harvest Mission: http://www.whm.org/

This marvelously helpful book by Jerry Bridges is a must for all Christians who desire to grow in grace. He masterful lay outs the truth that the life of Grace is a life of discipline. All who are liberated by the power of the Gospel are redeemed to serve Christ through a life of godliness befitting Christ.

OTHER RESOURCES: http://www.alibris.com/search/books/author/Bridges,%20Jerry

Lucado covers the broad picture of our need of Grace and of God’s great mercy in showing us Grace in Jesus. He then addresses the difference that living by Grace makes in Christian’s life. His style in conveying these truths is very enjoyable and easy to read.

Max’s Web site: http://www.maxlucado.com/

Scotty Smith is the pastor of a large Gospel-centered church in Franklin TN. This a wonderful book because it is not only doctrinally and theologically rich, but it comes from the heart of someone who passionately believes the doctrines of grace. This is a must read book for people who wish to read the full scope of the work of Grace.

Scotty’s Web site: http://www.christcommunity.org/

RICH IN CHRIST - Jack Teeple, (Hicksville, OH: Rich in Christ Publications, 2005) 157 pages. To contact Jack for his book write: Jack Teeple, 208 S. Main St., Hicksville, OH 43526, or email richinchrist@gmail.com

Rich in Christ is an excellent and practical way to recall the promises of God given us through Christ. This is at the heart of how we receive the grace of God. God gives us grace through Jesus. As we recognize and believe the benefits of Christ for us we grow in the grace Christ gives. As Christians we are called to live out of the Gospel – that is, live out of Jesus. To live out of the Gospel we need to remember the rich benefits we have in Christ. Jack's book is right to the point and helps us to do just that.

Jack’s Web site: http://www.richinchrist.org/

Don is going up against the current culture secular psychology of self-esteem. The thrust of his book is to point us toward finding our personal esteem in Christ alone. More that that, life is not about our personal esteem. It is about our esteem of Christ. "In ‘Christ-Esteem,’ you will discover for yourself that Jesus Christ is the single, sufficient solution to all of life’s problems."

Check out the resources at Issues, Etc.: http://www.issuesetc.org/

This book is part of the series by Neil Anderson. Recognizing our identity in Christ is one of the essential truths that all Christians must understand to live in Grace and to apply the truth of the Gospel. This tremendous book effectively targets this truth. Anderson starts asking "Who Are You?" before explaining the nature of the "Whole Gospel." Then he speaks to the heart of the matter in the chapter on "See Yourself for Who You Really Are." I believe he is right when he says "You can’t live beyond what you believe." I can’t stress enough how important it is to know and believe who you are in Christ. This book is an excellent help toward that goal.

Other resources by Neil Anderson: http://www.alibris.com/search/books/author/Anderson,%20Neil%20T

This well-read book is a classic by Manning. It is a probing, thought-provoking, and soul-searching reflection on the "scandal of grace." Manning’s writing about the life of grace is unique. He challenges the superficiality of religion and extols the "furious love of God." Manning says "Most of us believe in God’s grace – in theory. But somehow we can’t seem to apply it in our daily lives. We continue to see Him as a small-minded book-keeper, tallying our failures and successes on a score sheet. Yet God gives us His grace, willingly, no matter what we’ve done. We come to Him as ragamuffins – dirty, bedraggled, and beat-up. And when we sit at his feet, He smiles upon us, the chosen objects of His ‘furious love.’" You need to read this book.

Brennan’s Web site: http://www.brennanmanning.com/#base

The back page asks: "If your Christian life seems as dry as dust and you’re just going around in circles, maybe you’re wandering in the wilderness. In the wilderness you feel as though you live by the rules, and the Bible is the rule book; you work hard for God ... but you never quite measure up; you have to get your act together first – then God grants you His blessings. In the land of God’s amazing grace, you experience the truth that ... God has made you alive in Christ – and now you want to do what He wants; Jesus has done all the work, and you can rest in the Father’s acceptance; God has already given you every spiritual blessing, and now you can live in freedom and confidence."

Steve’s Web site: http://www.gracewalk.org/index.php

Steve Brown has written another cutting edge book on the radical nature of the Gospel. In this book he challenges us to consider topics such as: "the perfection we desire ... and the forgiveness that sets us free;" "the masks we wear ... and the authenticity that sets us free;" the boldness we fear ... and the courage that sets us free;" and "the failure we foster ... and the victory that sets us free."

From the Back: "God has set us free -- and at great cost -- but many Christians live in self-imposed bondage. Rather than delighting in God's lavish grace, they are fearful of igniting his displeasure.

"As author Steve Brown explains in this brave, new book, too many Christians don't trust freedom -- for themselves or others. They prefer the security of man-made regulations to the adventure of freedom. The implications of freedom, Brown asserts, can sometimes be dangerous; but the the alternative is deadly: a life without joy and void of celebration of our unique gifts in Christ.

"Dare to explore the joys of biblical freedom. Open the pages of this book and begin a journey that will set you free -- really and truly and completely free."

Steve’s Web site: http://www.keylife.org/

What a wonderful book! This is an invaluable book reveling in the supremacy of Jesus. It is actually three books in one. The first part is "Christ and Supremacy." The second is "The Crisis of Supremacy" and the third is "A Campaign of Hope."

The Gospel of Grace is a Christ-centered, Christ-exalting Gospel. As one grows in grace one grows in awe of Christ. This is a book that helps the reader grow in awe of Christ. Read this book if you desire to have your eyes opened to riches of the glorious inheritance which we have in Christ.

David’s Web site: http://proclaimhope.gospelcom.net/

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