Top 10 Books Every Christian Should Read
“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God”-Jesus (Matthew 4:4)
As devoted Christians, we know the necessity of spiritual nourishment that we receive through the words of God. As faithful Christians, we know that books are an important stepping stone in Christian theology and can help us deeply understand God and make our relationship with Him even more deeper.
The Bible, God’s revelation to us, teaches the significance of scripture in a believer’s journey. The written word doesn’t just communicate God’s will but also helps us create a foundation for understanding His character and the means of his action through history. It allows faithful Christians to believe and understand the complexities of their faith.
If reading is your passion and you wish to connect with God in the best way, here are top 10 books that you should not miss out.
Top Ten Books For Faithful Christians
These are some of the most influential books throughout the generation of faithful Christians. These books touched on topics that can help us understand God’s love and teach us to become better Christians.
1) Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God
This 2008 best-selling book by the author Francis Chan challenges the readers to chase an authentic relationship with God. It teaches us that being a true Christian doesn’t mean being bound by mere religious duties but rather emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from the passionate love we have for Him.
Chan tells the believers to break away from self-satisfaction and embrace the true faith that impacts their lives and the world around them.
2) Mere Christianity
Mere Christianity is a classic work of Christian apologetics. This book has had a major impact on generations of readers. Adapted from BBC radio talks during World War II and his previous works (The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality), Mere Christianity invites faithful Christians to explore the core principles of being a faithful Christian and understand the implications of being a follower of Christ, by logical arguments and personal reflections.
3) Knowing God
Published in 1973 by author J.I. Packer. Knowing Gods is an influential work in Christian literature, with countless influenced readers. It helps faithful Christians explore the true nature of God and emphasizes the importance of knowing him personally rather than just knowing about Him.
4) The Case for Christ
Written by Lee Strobel, a former atheist and the legal editor for the Chicago Tribune. Strobel uses his journalism skills to interview scholars and experts for the evidence of Jesus’s life, death and resurrection. Strobel questions Christianity and presents the readers with compelling arguments. It is structured as an investigative report that can be easily read by both believers and nonbelievers.
5) Counterfeit Gods
Counterfeit Gods explore the modern-day idols that have taken forms such as success, relationships, and materialism. Tim Keller, the author of this book, explains how faithful Christians can identify these idols and their influence and how they can redirect their love towards God, who alone can only satisfy their deepest longing.
6) Renovation of the Heart
Dallas Willard teaches the importance of inner transformation rather than mere behavior change. He uses this book to argue true discipleship and how it involves a complete renovation of the heart. Revocation of the Heart provides insights into a spiritual transformation and encourages Christians to cultivate a deeper relationship with God.
7) None Like Him
Jen Wilkin uses this masterpiece to invite faithful Christians to embrace their limitations. He contrasts God’s attributes with human limitations and encourages believers to find freedom in knowing that they were never meant to possess divine qualities.
8) Desiring God
John Piper challenges the traditional views between duty and delight in the Christian faith. Desiring Gods argues that pursuing pleasure in God leads to a fulfilling life and encourages faithful Christians to seek satisfaction in their relationship with Him. This book has influenced countless readers and reshaped their understanding of joy in God.
9) The Cost of Discipleship
In this book, Dietrich Bonhoeffer writes a powerful work that challenges the followers of Christ to take discipleship seriously and explain the sacrifices that are required to follow Jesus Christ.
10) The Holiness of God
R.C. Sproul wrote this book to help faithful Christians understand the profound nature of God’s holiness. He helps the readers to understand that God’s holiness is essential for a proper relationship with him; Sproul encourages faithful Christians to reflect on their lives in the light of God’s perfect character.
Conclusion
As faithful Christians, we know the importance of reading and the spiritual growth it brings, as well as deepening our understanding of God from the experiences of other believers. Each book above offers a unique insight from a different perspective of life and how these insights can help us become closer to God, shape ourselves in His image, and improve our devotion to His holiness.