Soli Deo Gloria

Thought I would take a moment to share a few books I am reading right now that I find excellent and a recommended read.  I’m the type that has to be reading 5-6 books at one time - which for me works well to pull elements from the different books.  So here are the ones I am reading or have recently finished that I very much recommend…

The Holiness of God by RC Sproul
I cannot say enough about this book.  It’s well written - typical Sproul material!  The focus is on the meaning of God’s holiness and the fact that so many in the church today do not and frankly cannot fully understand just what God’s holiness truly means.  A must read!  (On a side note - pretty much anything written by Sproul is a must read.  Sproul, coming from a reformed position, has a way to discuss even the most theological topics in an easy to understand manner.  He truly has the gift of teaching.)

Finding the Will of God by Bruce Waltke
I have Waltke’s Old Testament Theology book and for those of you who have worked through his books you know he’s deep.  However, this book is written for both the layperson and they theologian.  I hear all the time people wondering if what they are doing or about to do is the “will of God” or “God’s will”.  Frankly, many today do not realize that what they are doing is tantamount to pagan divination.  Waltke gives an excellent discource on the true meaning and application of God’s will Biblically.  (A much needed angle compared to today’s new age and mystical movement within some churches.)

The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment by Tim Challies
If you frequently the blogosphere much - especially the Christian blogosphere, the name Tim Challies should ring a bell.  He writes for one of the most popular Christian blogs on the internet.  In his first book, he writes well on the true meaning, application and reason for spiritual discernment.  In today’s landscape of heresy, this is a must read for anyone wanting to gain a deeper and Biblical insight into what all Christians are charged to cultivate.

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As a Sunday School teacher I get asked quite often what are good books to read.  My response is always the same - if you have not read the Bible at least twice all the way through then that Book to read is the Bible.  Like Tim Challie’s book, one must be able to Biblically discern what they are reading and a Spirit filled knowledge of Scripture is essential.  “Your Word I have treasured in my heart that I may not sin against you.”  (Psalm 119:11)

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