Bible College Required Reading (64 books)

Course textbooks for three years of intensive study in Christian Foundations: (1) Foundations for Biblical Study, (2) Foundations for Christian Conversion, (3) Foundations for Spiritual Formation, (4) Foundations for Christian Mission, (5) Foundations for Christian Living, and (6) Foundations for Christian Ministry. Fourth year Concentrations listed separately.

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1	Transforming Discipleship: Making Disciples a Few at a Time by Greg Ogden 4.11 avg rating — 649 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible by Howard G. Hendricks 4.33 avg rating — 2,226 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible by E. Randolph Richards 4.31 avg rating — 7,604 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Origin of the Bible by F.F. Bruce 3.88 avg rating — 222 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth: A Guide to Understanding and Using Bible Versions by Gordon D. Fee 4.12 avg rating — 310 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story by Craig G. Bartholomew 4.19 avg rating — 2,021 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Living God's Word: Discovering Our Place in the Great Story of Scripture by J. Scott Duvall 4.31 avg rating — 118 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Old Testament: Text and Context by Victor H. Matthews 3.61 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Heart of the Old Testament: A Survey of Key Theological Themes by Ronald F. Youngblood 3.65 avg rating — 86 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The New Testament in Antiquity, 2nd Edition: A Survey of the New Testament within Its Cultural Contexts by Gary M. Burge 4.12 avg rating — 424 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith by Ann Spangler (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 3,188 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Four Portraits, One Jesus: A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels by Mark L. Strauss 4.27 avg rating — 840 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Reading Mark in Context: Jesus and Second Temple Judaism by Zondervan 4.03 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Kingdom according to Luke and Acts: A Social, Literary, and Theological Introduction by Karl Allen Kuhn 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Gospel of the Kingdom: Scriptural Studies in the Kingdom of God by George Eldon Ladd 4.33 avg rating — 910 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Salvation by Allegiance Alone by Matthew W. Bates 4.29 avg rating — 696 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Conversion and Discipleship: You Can't Have One without the Other by Bill Hull 4.26 avg rating — 184 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Transforming Conversion: Rethinking the Language and Contours of Christian Initiation by Gordon T. Smith 3.93 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Conformed to His Image: Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation by Kenneth D. Boa 4.37 avg rating — 504 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ by Dallas Willard 4.21 avg rating — 8,405 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Holiness: God's Plan for Fullness of Life by Henry T. Blackaby 4.19 avg rating — 125 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine by A.W. Tozer 4.39 avg rating — 86,545 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster 4.21 avg rating — 40,013 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives by Dallas Willard 4.15 avg rating — 10,971 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Devotional Classics: Revised Edition: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups by Anonymous 4.49 avg rating — 142 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	25 Books Every Christian Should Read: A Guide to the Essential Spiritual Classics – Exploring the Richness of Tradition with Renovaré (A Renovare Resource) by Julia L. Roller (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 203 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Becoming Whole and Holy: An Integrative Conversation about Christian Formation by Jeannine K. Brown 3.80 avg rating — 55 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Sculptor Spirit: Models of Sanctification from Spirit Christology by Leopoldo A. Sánchez M. (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 40 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Called to Be Saints: An Invitation to Christian Maturity by Gordon T. Smith 4.24 avg rating — 111 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Speaking of Jesus: The Art of Not-Evangelism by Carl Medearis 4.27 avg rating — 2,023 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Radical Together by David Platt (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 3,424 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Christian Mission in the Modern World by John R.W. Stott 3.95 avg rating — 332 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	A Theology of Luke and Acts: God's Promised Program, Realized for All Nations by Darrell L. Bock 4.06 avg rating — 150 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Message of Acts: The Spirit, the Church, and the World by John R.W. Stott 4.36 avg rating — 559 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke: Trajectories from the Old Testament to Luke-Acts by Roger Stronstad 4.04 avg rating — 113 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	From Jesus to the Church: The First Christian Generation by Craig A. Evans 4.02 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Church History in Plain Language by Bruce L. Shelley 4.12 avg rating — 5,530 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey by A. Scott Moreau 3.63 avg rating — 419 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer 4.36 avg rating — 10,298 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Extreme Righteousness: Seeing Ourselves in the Pharisees by Tom Hovestol 4.16 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer 4.41 avg rating — 28,917 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Saturate: Being Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life by Jeff Vanderstelt 4.18 avg rating — 1,411 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Kingdom Life: A Practical Theology of Discipleship and Spiritual Formation by Alan Andrews (Editor) 3.93 avg rating — 234 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology by Gregory A. Boyd 4.07 avg rating — 746 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Beauty, Order, and Mystery: A Christian Vision of Human Sexuality by Gerald L. Hiestand (Editor) 4.22 avg rating — 67 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Fool and the Heretic: How Two Scientists Moved beyond Labels to a Christian Dialogue about Creation and Evolution by Todd Charles Wood 4.07 avg rating — 147 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Who Needs Theology?: An Invitation to the Study of God by Stanley J. Grenz 3.82 avg rating — 590 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters by Timothy J. Keller 4.37 avg rating — 19,731 ratings score: 53, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction by Harry Schaumburg 3.99 avg rating — 202 ratings score: 52, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	For the Glory of God: Recovering a Biblical Theology of Worship by Daniel I. Block 4.18 avg rating — 202 ratings score: 51, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Old Paths, New Power: Awakening Your Church through Prayer and the Ministry of the Word by Daniel Henderson (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 168 ratings score: 50, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Experiential Worship by Bob Rognlien (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 125 ratings score: 49, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Live Your Calling: A Practical Guide to Finding and Fulfilling Your Mission in Life by Kevin Brennfleck 3.84 avg rating — 99 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Leadership from the Inside Out: Examining the Inner Life of a Healthy Church Leader (Leadership Network Innovation Series) by Kevin G. Harney 3.86 avg rating — 56 ratings score: 47, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Five Smooth Stones by Robertson McQuilkin 4.11 avg rating — 36 ratings score: 46, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God by Greg Ogden 3.85 avg rating — 130 ratings score: 45, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery by David G. Benner 4.31 avg rating — 5,780 ratings score: 44, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Servant Leader by Kenneth H. Blanchard (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 707 ratings score: 43, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People by Kevin Leman 4.35 avg rating — 3,863 ratings score: 42, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls: A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices by Gary W. Moon (editor) 3.78 avg rating — 147 ratings score: 41, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Spiritual Direction: A Guide to Giving and Receiving Direction by Gordon T. Smith 4.23 avg rating — 146 ratings score: 40, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development by Eric Geiger 4.05 avg rating — 941 ratings score: 39, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell 4.29 avg rating — 2,850 ratings score: 38, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	DiscipleShift: Five Steps That Help Your Church to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples (Exponential Series) by Jim Putman (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 880 ratings score: 37, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars