"I bless the Lord for books; they are windows to let in the light of truth, though none shine so bright as the sacred pages of God’s own Word." Samuel Rutherford
Below are some of our favorite resources for individuals and families to grow in the faith and Christian living. You will find many of these books at our welcome table on Sunday mornings.
Bible
Looking for a Bible reading plan? Ligonier Ministries provides a wealth of options to consider here.
BibleGateway gives you online access to many translations of the Bible. We recommend the English Standard Version (ESV), New King James Version (NKJV), and the New American Standard Bible (NASB95).
If you want to understand the differences between English Bible translations you can learn more here.
Theology
Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms is our church’s official beliefs.
- Available in print and with Scripture references.
- Here is a helpful guide through the Westminster Confession.
- Parents looking for help explaining and teaching the catechism to their children should consider Training Hearts, Teaching Minds.
Daily Doctrine – A One-Year Guide to Systematic Theology by PCA pastor Kevin DeYoung
Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy – A comprehensive statement on the inspiration and authority of Scripture.
What Is Reformed Theology (Video Series) – A helpful introduction by RC Sproul explaining what it means to be “Reformed.”
- RC Sproul also wrote a book by the same title.
Knowing God – A classic book by J.I, Packer about the importance of growing in our knowledge and relationship with God. Great resource for both new and mature believers!
A Call to Prayer – A very short and stirring book by J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) on the practice of personal prayer and communion with God.
Baptism: Answers to Common Questions – A short book aimed to help those who have questions about why we baptize believers and their children. We also recommend Covenantal Baptism and What Is Baptism?
What Is Covenant Theology? – An introduction to understanding God’s covenant promises from Genesis to Revelation. We also recommend The Christ of the Covenants.
Ligonier Ministries – A great collection of online articles, videos, and sermons.
Monergism.com – An online database of Reformed articles, ebooks, sermons, and teaching series on countless topics and Scripture passages.
Parenting
Seeds Kids Worship – Scripture put to music! Also available for free on Spotify.
The Ology – A wonderful book to help parents teach their children more about God and the basics of the Christian faith.
Family Worship Bible Guide – An incredible resource for family worship. Includes 2-3 paragraphs of application and questions for every chapter of the Bible. Recommended for ages 10+, married couples, or personal devotions.
The Child’s Story Bible – The best children’s story Bible available. This edition follows the Biblical language very closely, includes the more “difficult” stories, has some great illustrations, and has no images of Christ.
Worship
What Happens When We Worship – A great introduction on worship and why it is central to the Christian life.
Reformed Worship – A short introduction to worship with a section answering common questions about the “why” and “how” of Reformed worship.