Resources
We believe these resources are largely helpful, but inclusion on this page does constitute our full endorsement of the resources or their authors.
Bible Study
Principles of Interpretation
Living by the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible by Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks
How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart
Online Study Resources
Christian Classics and Ethereal Library: Bringing Christian Classic Books to Life
Teaching Organizations
Study Bibles, Dictionary, Handbooks, and Commentaries
Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology edited by Walter A. Elwell
Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible by Matthew Henry (unabridged)
The MacArthur Study Bible: New American Standard Bible by John MacArthur
The MacArthur Bible Commentary by John MacArthur
MacArthur’s Quick Reference Guide to the Bible: A Book-By-Book Overview of Essential Bible Information by John MacArthur
The MacArthur Bible Handbook by John MacArthur
Biblical Languages
Greek and Hebrew for the Rest of Us Pack: The Essentials of Biblical Greek and Hebrew by William D. Mounce and Lee M. Fields
The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner’s Path to Biblical Hebrew by Ethelyn Simon, Linda Motzkin, and Irene Resnikoff
Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar by Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt
Baics of Biblical Greek: Grammar by William D. Mounce
Baics of Biblical Greek Workbook: Grammar by William D. Mounce
Biblical Geography
The New Moody Atlas of the Bible by Barry J. Beitzel
The Satellite Bible Atlas by William Schlegel
Zondervan Atlas of the Bible by Carl G. Rasmussen
Church History
Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley
Eerdmans’ Handbook to the History of Christianity by Tim Dowley
Chronological and Background Charts of Church History by Robert C. Walton
2000 Years of Christ’s Power by N. R. Needham (five volumes)
Reformation Heroes by Diana Kleyn and Joel R. Beeke
5 Minutes in Church History podcast hosted by Stephen J. Nichols
Counseling
Counseling Services
Residential counseling service for men at Restoration Men’s Ministries, Lafayette, Indiana
Residential counseling service for women at Vision of Hope, Lafayette, Indiana
Counseling Foundational Matters
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), see especially their resource library featuring articles and podcast episodes
Counseling the Hard Cases: True Stories Illustrating the Sufficiency of God’s Resources in Scripture edited by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert
Heart and Habits: How We Change for Good by Greg E. Gifford
Changed into His Image: God’s Plan for Transforming Your Life by Jim Berg
The Christian Counselor’s Manual by Jay E. Adams
Christ and Your Problems by Jay E. Adams
Competent to Counsel: Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling by Jay E. Adams
Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically by John MacArthur, Wayne A. Mack, and The Master’s College Faculty
How to Help People Change: The Four-Step Biblical Process by Jay E. Adams
How People Change by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change by Paul David Tripp
Our Sufficiency in Christ by John MacArthur
Ready to Restore: An Introductory Guide to Biblical Counseling by Jay E. Adams
Seeing with New Eyes: Counseling and the Human Condition Through the Lens of Scripture by David Powlison
Speaking Truth in Love: Counsel in Community by David Powlison
A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations by Heath Lambert
Blame It on the Brain? Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience by Edward T. Welch
Counseling One Another: A Theology of Interpersonal Discipleship by Paul Tautges
Counseling Training Centers
Online and in-person training through Faith Church, Lafayette, Indiana
Counseling and Discipleship Training through Grace Fellowship Church, Florence, Kentucky
Training and Certification through the ACBC
Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from The Master’s University, Santa Clarita, California
Addictions Counseling Specialization (online) with Mark Shaw
Theology
Systematic Theology
Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth edited by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue
Essential Christian Doctrine: A Handbook on Biblical Truth edited by John MacArthur (a summary from Biblical Doctrine)
Theology Proper
Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
What Is the Trinity? by R. C. Sproul
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
The Knowledge of the Holy by A. W. Tozer
The Church
The Master’s Plan for the Church by John MacArthur
Doing God’s Business God’s Way: A Biblical Theology of Ministry by George J. Zemek
The Deliberate Church: Building Your Ministry on the Gospel by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander
Why We Love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck
Revival and Revivalism: The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism by Iain H. Murray
Finding a Good Church
“How to Find a Good Church” by Scot Chadwick
Founders Ministries Church Search
Marriage and Parenting
Marriage
Preparing for Marriage God’s Way: A Step-by-Step Guide for Marriage Success Before and After the Wedding by Wayne A. Mack
What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage by Paul David Tripp
Sermon series on marriage and parenting
God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation by Andreas Köstenberger
Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction by Kevin DeYoung
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible: A Fresh Look at What Scripture Teaches by Jay E. Adams
Strengthening Your Marriage by Wayne A. Mack
The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective by Stuart Scott
The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective by Martha Peace
Parenting
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp
The Faithful Parent: A Biblical Guide to Raising a Family by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott
Parenting Is More Than a Formula by Jim Newheiser
Withhold Not Correction by Bruce A. Ray
Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God by Bruce A. Ware
Everyday Talk: Talking Freely and Naturally About God with Your Children by John A. Younts
Come Back, Barbara: A Father’s Pursuit of a Prodigal Daughter by C. John Miller and Barbara Miller Juliani
Dealing with Your Rebellious Teens: Help for Worried Parents by Barbara Miller Juliani
Get Offa My Case: Godly Parenting of an Angry Teen by Rick Horne
Get Outta My Face:How to Reach Angry, Unmotivated Teens with Biblical Counsel by Rick Horne
Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayers for Your Child by James Banks
When Good Kids Make Bad Choices: Help and Hope for Hurting Parents by Elyse Fitzpatrick, Jim Newheiser, and Laura Hendrickson
You Never Stop Being a Parent: Thriving in Relationship with Your Adult Children by Elise Fitzpatrick, Jim Newheiser, and Susan Hanfield
How (Not) to Exasperate Your Children and Provoke Them to Anger
Anger
The Heart of Anger: Practical Help for the Prevention and Cure of Anger in Children by Lou Priolo (It is helpful for angry adults too!)
Anger and Stress Management God’s Way by Wayne A. Mack
Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem by Robert D. Jones
Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear by Wayne A. Mack and Joshua Mack
Conflict Management
Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts by Robert D. Jones
Putting Your Past in Its Place: Moving Forward in Freedom and Forgiveness by Stephen Viars
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande
Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris Brauns
The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness by John MacArthur
Peacemaking for Families: A Biblical Guide to Managing Conflict in Your Home by Ken Sande with Tom Raabe
Fear and Anxiety
Anxious for Nothing: God’s Cure for the Cares of Your Soul by John MacArthur
Found: God’s Peace: Experience True Freedom from Anxiety in Every Circumstance by John MacArthur
Helping Your Family Through PTSD by Greg E. Gifford
When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man by Edward T. Welch
Purity
Passions of the Heart: Biblical Counsel for Stubborn Sexual Sins by John D. Street
Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace by Heath Lambert
Not If, But When: Preparing Our Children for Worldly Images by John Perritt
Making All Things New: Restoring Joy to the Sexually Broken by David Powlison
Spiritual Warfare
Precious Remedies against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks
Fighting Satan: Knowing His Weaknesses, Strategies, and Defeat by Joel R. Beeke
Not Against Flesh and Blood by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Power Encounters: Reclaiming Spiritual Warfare by David Powlison
Suffering and Depression
God’s Mercy in Our Suffering: Lamentations for Pastors and Counselors by Eric Kress and Paul Tautges
In the Aftermath: Past the Pain of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Pamela Gannon and Beverly Moore
God’s Grace in Your Suffering by David Powlison