THE GOOD, THE BAD, And THE UGLY.
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There are over 200 titles in my reading list – each one personally read or listened to. I’m uploading as quickly as I can. If you have any questions about a title – or want a recommendation based on your interests – feel free to reach out. I’d love to help!
Readability Scale (1–5):
Helping you find the right fit for where you are
- 1 – Introductory: Extremely accessible. No background knowledge required.
- 2 – Beginner-Friendly: Assumes basic familiarity with Christian terms. Light theology.
- 3 – Intermediate: Ideal for thoughtful readers. Engages scholarship but still readable.
- 4 – Advanced: Academic tone. Assumes theological background.
- 5 – Specialist: Dense scholarly work. Best for seminary or serious academic readers.
Adams, Jay
A Theology Of Christian Counseling
Biblical Counseling, Christian Living, Pastoral Resources, Theology, Practical Theology, Reformed Theology, Church Ministry, Christian Worldview
Readability 1 out of 5
Competent To Council
Biblical Counseling, Pastoral Resources, Christian Living, Christian Psychology, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Ministry
Readability 4 out of 5
Christian Living In The Home
Christian Living, Marriage & Family, Biblical Counseling, Pastoral Resources, Reformed Theology, Home & Discipleship
Readability 2 out of 5
Marriage Divorce And Remarriage In The Bible
Biblical Counseling, Marriage & Family, Christian Living, Theology, Pastoral Resources, Ethics & Morality, Reformed Theology
Readability 3 out of 5
Solving Marriage Problems
Marriage & Family, Biblical Counseling, Christian Living, Pastoral Resources, Practical Theology, Reformed Theology
Readability 2 out of 5
The Meaning And Mode Of Baptism
Theology, Baptism, Ecclesiology, Reformed Theology, Christian Living, Doctrinal Studies, Church Practices
Readability 3 out of 5
Preaching With Purpose
Preaching & Homiletics, Pastoral Resources, Practical Theology, Ministry Training, Church Leadership, Theology, Christian Living
Readability 3 out of 5
Bahnsen, Greg
Van Til’s Apologetic – APOLOGETICS –
https://amzn.to/3SFjOcB
Readability Rating: 5 – Specialist
Presuppositional Apologetics – APOLOGETICS –
https://amzn.to/4jbc5xM
Readability Rating: 4 – Advanced
Ehrman, Bart –
Misquoting Jesus – HISTORICAL CRITICISM –
https://amzn.to/3GNTomn
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
How Jesus Became God – HISTORICAL CRITICISM –
https://amzn.to/43d8oBJ
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
Forged – HISTORICAL CRITICISM –
https://amzn.to/4mf4OzK
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
Lost Christianities – HISTORICAL CRITICISM –
https://amzn.to/43sXSYy
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
Jesus Before The Gospels – HISTORICAL CRITICISM – https://amzn.to/44Ct0Ge
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
Jesus, Interrupted – HISTORICAL CRITICISM –
https://amzn.to/4j3t9Gb
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
Armageddon – ESCHATOLOGY –
https://amzn.to/3SxWptX
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
Jesus: Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium – HISTORICAL CRITICISM https://amzn.to/4dmjxVE
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
Heaven and Hell – AFTERLIFE –
https://amzn.to/3FkVDxd
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
Did Jesus Exist – MYTHICISM –
https://amzn.to/44Fx2xs
Readability Rating: 2 – Beginner-Friendly
Enns, Peter
The Evolution Of Adam – HISTORICAL CRITICISM – https://amzn.to/4j4uLiO
The Bible Tells Me So – DECONSTRUCTION – https://amzn.to/4jTVTCz
How The Bible Actually Works – DECONSTRUCTION – https://amzn.to/4jNGZgU
The Sin Of Certainty – DECONSTRUCTION – https://amzn.to/4dkVDtI
Kruger, Michael
The Heresy of Orthodoxy: How Contemporary Culture’s Fascination with Diversity Has Reshaped Our Understanding of Early Christianity – Category: Canon | Church History | New Testament Studies –
https://amzn.to/43ENSvj
Readability Rating: 3 out of 5 – Intermediate
The Question of Canon: Challenging The Status Quo In The New Testament Debate – Canon Formation, New Testament Studies, Early Church History, Biblical Authority, Theological Foundations –
https://amzn.to/4dyMyOc
Readability Rating: 4 – Advanced
Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books – Canon Formation, Biblical Authority, Theology of Scripture, Epistemology, New Testament Studies –
https://amzn.to/3F5Uqdc
Readability Rating: 4 – Advanced
Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church – Early Church History, Church Development, Historical Theology, Christian Identity, Apologetics –
https://amzn.to/3H6QFVk
Readability Rating: 3 – Intermediate
Various Authors
Sunshine, Glenn – Reformation For Armchair Theologians – BIOGRAPHY – REFORMATION
Byrd, James – Edwards For Armchair Theologians – BIOGRAPHY – JONATHAN EDWARDS
Ellwood, Christopher – Calvin For Armchair Theologians – BIOGRAPHY – JOHN CALVIN
White, James
The King James Only Controversy – Bible Translation, Textual Criticism, Apologetics, Church History, Biblical Reliability –
ttps://amzn.to/3Fnz1fv
Readability Rating: 3 – Intermediate
The King James Only Controversy – Bible Translation, Textual Criticism, Apologetics, Church History, Biblical Reliability
https://amzn.to/4jb8TSP
Readability Rating: 3 – Intermediate
Debating the Text of the Word of God: Handling Dueling Manuscripts – Textual Criticism, Biblical Reliability, New Testament Studies, Apologetics, Scholarly Debate-
https://amzn.to/4milR42
Readability Rating: 4 – Advanced
Scripture Alone: Exploring the Bible’s Accuracy, Authority and Authenticity – Biblical Authority, Apologetics, Doctrine of Scripture, Reformed Theology –
https://amzn.to/4dwxale
Readability Rating: 3 – Intermediate
Wright, N.T.
Justification God’s Plan and Paul’s Vision – SOTERIOLOGY – https://amzn.to/4mg2mJs
Paul A Biography – PAUL –
https://amzn.to/4dn5oHH
Paul A Fesh Perspective – PAUL –
https://amzn.to/3S9M2w7
How God Became King – CHRISTOLOGY –
https://amzn.to/3YRTqQq