As the elders of Veritas Church, we want to recommend these resources to you for further study and growth. We do not agree with everything written in these books and encourage you to read with discernment. However, we do believe they will be helpful conversation starters in the areas they are categorized under. We are praying that God would form you more into the image of Jesus as you engage with these resources!

FIRST FOUR

Delighting in the Trinity- Michael Reeves (Belief) A book that shows us how to enjoy and have fellowship with the Triune God.

What Christians Ought to Believe- Michael Bird (Belief) This book walks through the Apostle’s Creed and clearly introduces the basics of the Christian faith.

The Story of Scripture- Matthew Emerson (Story) An incredibly helpful introduction to how to read the Bible as one story, centered on Jesus Christ.

Look and Live- Matt Papa (Formation) A book that is all about how we grow as disciples by seeing the glory of Jesus.

FURTHER ESSENTIALS

Delighting in the Trinity- Michael Reeves
The Deep Things of God- Fred Sanders
What Christians Ought to Believe- Michael Bird
Echoes of Exodus- Alastair Roberts & Andrew Wilson
None Like Him- Jen Wilkin
In His Image- Jen Wilkin
The Trinity: An Introduction- Scott Swain
The Prodigal God- Tim Keller
The Possibility of Prayer- John Starke
The Story of Scripture- Matthew Emerson
Look and Live- Matt Papa
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sufferers and Sinners- Dane Ortlund

GOSPEL FLUENCY

Gospel- JD Greear
The Explicit Gospel- Matt Chandler
The Gospel- Ray Ortlund
Gospel Fluency- Jeff Vanderstelt
The Prodigal God- Tim Keller
The Gospel for Real Life- Jerry Bridges
The Whole Christ- Sinclair Ferguson

WHO IS GOD?

None Greater- Matthew Barrett
None Like Him- Jen Wilkin
In His Image- Jen Wilkin
Knowing God- JI Packer
God Is- Mark Jones

THE TRINITY

Delighting in the Trinity- Michael Reeves
The Deep Things of God- Fred Sanders
The Trinity: An Introduction- Scott Swain
Simply Trinity - Matthew Barrett

THEOLOGY

What Christians Ought to Believe- Michael Bird
Introducing Evangelical Theology- Daniel Treier
The Wonderful Works of God- Herman Bavinck
The Apostle’s Creed- Ben Myers
Christian Dogmatics- Scott Swain & Michael Allen

STORYLINE OF THE BIBLE

A House for My Name- Peter Leithart
According to Plan- Graeme Goldsworthy
Echoes of Exodus- Alastair Roberts and Andrew Wilson
The Unfolding Mystery- Ed Clowney
Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament- Christopher Wright
The Big Story- Justin Buzzard
From Eden to the New Jerusalem- TD Alexander
The Drama of Scripture-Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen
The King In His Beauty- Tom Schreiner
Even Better than Eden- Nancy Guthrie
The Epic of Eden- Sandra Richter

HOW TO READ THE BIBLE

Show Them Jesus- Jack Klumpenhower
Jesus on Every Page- David Murray
The Story of Scripture- Matthew Emerson
Women of the Word- Jen Wilkin
Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics- Graeme Goldsworthy
The Jesus Storybook Bible- Sally Lloyd-Jones
The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis- Nancy Guthrie

WHO IS JESUS

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sufferers and Sinners- Dane Ortlund
The Good Portion: The Doctrine of Christ for Every Woman- Rebecca Manley
Superheroes Can’t Save You- Todd Miles
Rejoicing In Christ- Michael Reeves
Made Man- Craig Hamilton

CHRISTIAN LIVING

Christ Formed in You- Brian Hedges
Counterfeit Gods- Tim Keller
The Imperfect Disciple- Jared Wilson
Look and Live- Matt Papa
Desiring God- John Piper
J-Curve- Paul Miller
Glory Hunger- JR Vassar
Union with Christ- Rankin Wilbourne
The 10 Commandments- Peter Leithart
Living for God- Mark Jones
Tempted and Tried- Russell Moore
Just Do Something- Kevin DeYoung
Every Good Endeavor- Tim Keller
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering- Tim Keller
What is a Girl Worth?- Rachael Denhollander

PRAYER

Possibility of Prayer- John Starke
Prayer- Tim Keller
A Praying Life- Paul Miller
The Lord’s Prayer- Wesley Hill
Praying with Paul- DA Carson

MARRIAGE AND PARENTING

The Storm-Tossed Family- Russell Moore
Parenting- Paul Tripp
The Meaning of Marriage, Tim and Kathy Keller
Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Milestones, and Moments, Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin

BOOKS FROM CHURCH HISTORY

On the Incarnation- Athanasius
On the Unity of Christ- Cyril of Alexandria
On the Apostolic Preaching- Irenaeus of Lyons
On Christian Teaching- St. Augustine
Confessions- St. Augustine

APOLOGETICS/HARD QUESTIONS

The Reason for God- Tim Keller
Making Sense of God- Tim Keller
Confronting Christianity- Rebecca McLaughlin
Unparalleled- Jared Wilson
The Skeleton’s in God’s Closet- Joshua Ryan Butler

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES

Habits of Grace- David Mathis
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life- Donald Whitney

EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP, & MISSIONS

The Unbelievable Gospel- Jonathan Dodson
The Simplest Way to Change the World- Dustin Willis
Stay Salt- Rebecca Manley Pippert
Let the Nations Be Glad- John Piper
Gospel-Centered Discipleship- Jonathan Dodson
Saturate- Jeff Vanderstelt

RACIAL RECONCILIATION AND GOSPEL UNITY

Divided by Faith- Michael Emerson & Christian Smith
Just Mercy- Bryan Stevenson
Compassion and Conviction- Justin Giboney & Michael Wear
The Color of Compromise- Jemar Tisby
Generous Justice- Tim Keller