Ten Books You Should Read

These are general reads for spiritual growth that I would recommend to any Christian serious about growing in Christ.

1. "The Cost of Discipleship" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
A powerful presentation of God's call to discipleship. Significant especially since Bonhoeffer gave his life and paid the ultimate price.

2. "Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis
A powerful apologetic presentation of faith in Jesus from one who was once a cynic himself. He also authored the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series.

3. "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan
The most modern book on my list. Chan challenges the reader to reject complacency and the cheap,  generic religion sometimes labeled Christianity in our culture today.

4. "Perfect Love" by J. A. Woods
A classic explanation of God's work of entire sanctification. Good truth by an anointed author.

5. "Experiencing Revival" by Charles Finney
The famous evangelist plainly encourages and explains some of the factors of revival.

6. "Perfect Love" by Kevin Watson
One of the best contemporary books on the work of Entire Sanctification. This is a must read for every pastor and layperson.

7. "Holiness and Power" by Aaron M Hills
A much dismissed companion to holy living is power and Hills shares some good truth in this area.

8. "Why Revival Tarries" by Leonard Ravenhill
Ravenhill, in his classic demeanor, will not allow you to fill content about your personal state or the state of the church as he seeks to tear down the problem keeping us from revival today.

9. "Praying Clear Through" by William J Harney
A powerful challenge to keep prayer at the forefront of our spiritual lives. Harney delivers an encouraging challenge to 'pray clear through.'

10. "A Plain Account of Christian Perfection" by John Wesley
A must read for those seeking to better understand the Biblical doctrine of Christian perfection. The language can be a little archaic (as it was published in 1766), but there's a reason we keep some stuff around that long!


Honorable Mentions:

1. "My Utmost for His Highest" Oswald Chambers

2. "Streams in the Desert" L.B. Cowman & Jim Reimann


What might you add to this list?

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