Suggested Reading

These books and resources have been influential in shaping the theology and ministry of Grace Community Church.

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  Knowing God
  by J.I. Packer
  The book we teach most often. Who is God, how can we know Him, and what knowing Him does to us.
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  Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
  by J.I. Packer
  The relationship between God’s control of all things and our responsibility in the world.
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  Future Grace
  by John Piper
  Living by faith in the promises of God.
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  Let the Nations Be Glad
  by John Piper
  God’s purpose and our motivation for missions.
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  Outgrowing the Ingrown Church
  by C. John Miller
  Changing the focus of the church from itself to God and others.
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  Repentance: A Daring Call to Real Surrender
  by C. John Miller
  Repentance as a sane way to live.
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  Roaring Lambs
  by Bob Briner
  A case for Christian influence in the culture.
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  Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Bible Doctrine
  by Wayne Grudem
  Our recommended theology/doctrine text for adults.
  (Shorter versions: Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith and Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know)
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  The Contemporary Christian
  by John Stott
  Being a disciple and bringing the Word to the world.
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  The Cross of Christ
  by John Stott
  The meaning of the most important event in history.
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  The Message of Acts
  by John Stott
  God’s Spirit leading the church in the world.
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  The Message of Romans
  by John Stott
  God’s good news for the world.
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  The Pursuit of God
  by A.W. Tozer
  Pressing further and deeper in the Christian life.
• The Expulsive Power of a New Affection (free download)
  by Thomas Chalmers
  Sanctification by expelling fleshly desires with an affection for Christ.