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BOOKS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD

Introductions to the God of the Bible:

  • Discovering the God Who is by R.C. Sproul

  • The Everlasting God by D. Broughton Knox [in church library]

  • Knowing God by J.I. Packer [in church library]

  • The Pleasures of God by John Piper

  • The Doctrine of God by John Frame

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The Attributes of God:

  • Our Perfect God by Tim Shenton 

  • The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer 

  • Our God by Octavius Winslow (originally published 1870) [in church library]

  • The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock (originally published 1682; antiquated language but definitely worth reading)

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The Trinity:

  • Father, Son, & Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles, & Relevance by Bruce Ware

  • The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of Christian Belief by James R. White

  • The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything by Fred Sanders

  • The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship by Robert Letham

  • Communion with the Triune God by John Owen [originally published 1657]

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God’s Sovereignty:

  • Is God Really in Control: Trusting God in a World of Terrorism, Tsunamis, and Personal Tragedy by Jerry Bridges

  • Big God: How to Approach Suffering, Spread the Gospel, Make Decisions and Pray in the Light of a God Who Really is in the Driving Seat of the World by Orlando Saer

  • A Place of Healing: Wresting with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God’s Sovereignty by Joni Eareckson Tada

  • The Invisible Hand: Do All Things Really Work Together for Good? by R.C. Sproul

  • God's Greater Glory: The Exalted God of Scripture and the Christian Faith by Bruce Ware

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God’s Holiness:

  • The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul

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God’s Mercy & Grace:

  • The Priest with Dirty Clothes by R.C. Sproul, illustrated by Justin Gerard

  • The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller 

  • By Grace Alone: How the Grace of God Amazes Me by Sinclair Ferguson

  • Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray

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God’s Wrath & Hell:

  • Is Hell for Real or Does Everyone Go To Heaven? edited by Christopher Morgan & Robert Peterson

  • Biblical Teaching on the Doctrines of Heaven and Hell by Edward Donnelly [in church library]

  • Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God – Made Easier to Read by Jonathan Edwards, revised by John Fanella [originally published 1741]

  • Hell Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents Eternal Punishment, edited by Christopher Morgan, & Robert Peterson

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God’s Love:

  • Convinced of God’s Love: Growing in Humility and Security by Tony R. Guinn [in church library]

  • Children of the Living God: Delighting in the Father’s Love by Sinclair Ferguson

  • The God Who Loves by John MacArthur (previously entitled The Love of God) 

  • The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God by D. A. Carson

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Fearing and Trusting God:

  • Trusting God by Jerry Bridges

  • When People are Big and God is Small by Ed Welch

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Especially for Children:

  • Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Trinity by Joey Allen 

  • The King Without a Shadow by R.C. Sproul

  • Sammy and His Shepherd by Susan Hunt

  • Big Truths For Little Kids by Susan Hunt & Richard Hunt

  • God’s Names by Sally Michael

  • Leading Little Ones to God by Marian Schoolland

  • A Faith To Grow On: Important Things You Should Know Now That You Believe by John MacArthur

  • Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God by Bruce Ware 

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