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Soteriology Bibliography
On this page you will find a listing of the main books we have consulted as part of our preparation of this course. Not all of them are necessarily recommended, but they will provide a good starting point for anyone wanting to read further into the subject.
Highly Recommended
Finally Alive - John Piper
Explanation of the doctrine of regeneration - the new birth
The Cross of Christ - John Stott
Perhaps the most outstanding book on the atonement in the last century
Death by Love - Mark Driscoll
A superbly creative and powerful book explaining various aspects of the doctrine of the atonement by means of letters to congregation members.
You Can Change - Tim Chester
A practical guide to growth in holiness by applying the truths of the gospel to our lives.
The Prodigal God - Tim Keller
Shows how the familiar parable of the "prodigal son", tells not just of one lost son, but two. Explains that there are two ways to be lost, one a rebellious way, but another a religious way. Both sons need to return to the father.
GodStories - Andrew Wilson
Andrew Wilson takes us on a journey through the Bible showing how all the little stories that make up the Bible's big story show us different aspects of the gospel.
Further Reading
Chosen For Life - Sam Storms
Defence of the Calvinist position of unconditional election
Run to Win - Tom Schreiner
Exploration of the doctrine of the "perseverance of the saints" (hard to get hold of, this is a more readable version of his longer book The Race set before us)
Systematic Theology - Wayne Grudem
Contains several very helpful chapters summarising the Biblical teaching on the doctrine of Salvation
The Message of the Resurrection - Paul Beasley-Murray
Bible Speaks Today book working through what the whole Bible teaches on the Resurrection
The Message of Salvation - Philip Ryken
Bible Speaks Today book working through what the whole Bible teaches on salvation
The Message of the Cross - Derek Tidball
Bible Speaks Today book working through what the whole Bible teaches on the cross
The Unquenchable Flame - Mike Reeves
Church history book from a highly engaging author looking at the Reformers and how they rediscovered the doctrine of salvation through grace alone.
Raised With Christ - Adrian Warnock
Comprehensive new book on the resurrection from a newfrontiers author.
Ordinary Hero - Tim Chester
A look at how the Christian life follows Jesus on the path of self-denial, and ends in resurrection.
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