The Beginner’s Theological Shelf

I’ll be updating the PDF regularly

It is very important to a new reader of theology to read a wide variety of topics. This is because it can be so easy to fall into the trap of reading only one area of theology early on without the context needed to understand it. So, the list that I’ve compiled here is a list that includes a very wide variety of topics, denominational leanings, time periods, cultures, and purposes. It is my prayer that these books help you in your quest to learn the Scriptures better and seek the Lord more fully.  

This list also assumes that you already have a Bible and read it daily. This video is to help you further in your reading. This list is also not exhaustive, and you may want to change out any of these books with something that more aligns with your convictions. Though I believe what these books teach to be true, they are all within my own leanings and preferences. 

Feel free to leave any comments or suggestions in the comment section down below. 

1. Holiness by J. C. Ryle - https://amzn.to/47IIGsN

2. A Guide to Prayer by Isaac Watts - https://amzn.to/41Q8DCT

3. The Recovering the Gospel Series by Paul Washer:

   1. The Gospel's Power and Message - https://amzn.to/4p6DRjx

   2. The Gospel Call and True Conversion - https://amzn.to/4fKYs8s

   3. Gospel Assurance and Warnings - https://amzn.to/4mFBC4I

4. Introduction to Systematic Theology by John Frame - https://amzn.to/3HpyhHZ

5. The Puritans by Martin Lloyd-Jones - https://amzn.to/45RvO0Z

6. The Foxes Book of Martyrs by Foxe - https://amzn.to/3Ve7PEh

7. Chronicles of Narnia - https://amzn.to/4oTL06E

8. The Pilgrim’s Progress - https://amzn.to/45Obspk

9. Study Bible. Either ESV or Reformation Heritage:

   1. ESV - https://amzn.to/3JN44TJ

   2. Reformation Heritage - https://amzn.to/4oN32XR

10. Trinity Psalter/hymnal - https://amzn.to/4mwT0c5