Recommended Resources

...For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations,..
- 2 Timothy 4:4-5

As Christians, it is important to be discerning as to who and what we listen to and read so as not to fall into false theology and teaching. The following teachers and resources have been reviewed by Pastor John and while this is not an exhaustive list and there may be small areas of disagreement in regards to eschatology and some scriptural interpretations - each have proven to have a high commitment to the literal and innerant Word of God and are listed here to help guide you as you seek solid supplementary resources to your own reading and study of God's Word.

If there is a teacher or resource that you are considering and would like help discerning if the teaching lines up with scripture, please email

Websites and Popular Teachers

Helpful Websites

Random Questions on the Bible - www.gotquestions.org

Evangelism – www.livingwaters.com and www.truelife.org

Creation – www.answersingenisis.org and www.icr.org

Blogs and Theology
www.ligonier.org
www.heartcrymissionary.com
www.illbehonest.com
www.gty.org
www.desiringgod.org
www.truthforlife.org
www.G3Min.org

Podcasts

WWUT (When We Understand The Text)

Wretched Radio

The Sword and the Trowel | Founders Ministry

Ask Pastor John | Desiring God Ministries

Bright Hearth

The Elisabeth Elliot podcast

Just Thinking Podcast

Grace To You podcast

Recommended Preachers

Voddie Bauchman, Paul Washer, John MacArthur, Charles Swindoll, H.B. Charles Jr., Steven J. Lawson, John Piper, Tom Ascol, Alistair Begg, R.C. Sproul, Charles Spurgeon, Sinclair Ferguson, Ligon Duncan, Kevin DeYoung

Teachers to Avoid

Benny Hinn, Rob Bell, Todd White, Joel Osteen, N.T. Wright, Bethel Church (Redding, CA), Steven Furtick, Joyce Meyer, Beth Moore, Kenneth Copeland, Andy Stanley, Rick Warren, Creflo Dollar, etc….

Commentaries and Theological Books

Commentary Series

The Bible Exposition Commentary by Warren W. Wiersbe (Also known as The Be Series)

Swindoll’s Living Insights by Charles Swindoll

The MacArthur New Testament Commentary by John MacArthur

Christ-Centered Exposition edited by Daniel L. Akin

The Bible Knowledge Commentary by John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck

Single Commentaries

Mark by Abraham Kuruvilla

Ephesians by Harold Hoehner

Romans by C.E.B. Crainfield

Romans by Donald Barnhouse

Revelation by John F. Walvoord

Philippians by Moises Silva

Faith that Endures: A Practical Commentary of The Book of Hebrews by J. Dwight Pentecost

Daniel: God’s Man With God’s Message by Paul Benware

Books on End Times

Things to Come by J. Dwight Pentecost

Understanding End Times Prophecy by Paul Benware

The End Times in Chronological Order by Ron Rhodes

Books on Genesis

Coming to Grips with Genesis edited by Terry Mortenson and Thane H. Ury

Creation Basics and Beyond by ICR

Books on Systematic Theology

Who Needs Theology by Stanley J. Grenz and Rodger E. Olson

Systematic Theology by Lewis Sperry Chafer

Biblical Doctrine edited by John MacAurthur and Richard Mayhue

Books on Apologetics

Reasons We Believe by Nathan Busenitz

Marriage and Family Life

Marriage

The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective by Stuart Scott

The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace

Equal Yet Different by Alexander Staunch

God’s High Calling for Women by John MacArthur

Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper and Wayne Grudem

 Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs

Recovering Biblical Womanhood (sermon series) by Paul Washer

Biblical Manhood (sermon series) by Paul Washer

Parenting & Family

Shepherding A Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp

Reset for Parents by Todd Friel

The Fulfilled Family (sermon series) by John Macarthur

Family Driven Faith by Voddie Bauchum

The Family Together in God's Presence (short article) by John & Noel Piper

Duties of Parents by J.C. Ryle

Counseling, LGBTQ+, Other topics

Books on Leadership

Biblical Eldership by Alexander Staunch

Paul’s Vision for the Deacons by Alexander Staunch

Leading with Love by Alexander Staunch

 

Books on Spiritual Growth

The Essential Means of Growth by Paul Washer

From Pride to Humilty: A Biblical Perspective by Stuart Scott

Worship: The Ultimate Priority by John MacArthur

He That is Spiritual by Lewis Sperry Chafer

 

Gender & Homosexuality

What Does The Bible Really teach About Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung

Conversion Sunday: What the Bible says about Gender (sermon) by John Wright

God and Homosexuality (sermon) by John Wright

 

Books for Counseling

Psychologized Man: A Biblical Perspective by Martha Peace

Counseling the Hard Cases, editors Stuart Scott and Heath Lamber

Suffering by Paul David Tripp

Communication and Conflict Resolution: A Biblical Perspective by Stuart Scott

Anger, Anxiety and Fear: A Biblical Perspective by Stuart Scott

What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts) by Nancy Guthrie

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Recommended PC Apps

Kaspersky Safe Kids
Microsoft Family Safety
CleanBrowsing
■ Ad Blockers for Chrome/Firefox/Edge
– Ad Block Plus
– uBlock Origin
■ Password Manager
- LastPass
- Google Password Manager
■ Accountability Software
Accountable2You
- Truple (Screenshot accountability)

Recommended Apps for iOS/Android

■ Screen Time (iOS)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208982
■ Lock me Out (Android)
- https://www.teqtic.com/lock-me-out
■ Accountability Software
- Accountable2You
- Truple (Screenshot accountability)