Best Books on the Gospel (61 books)

Best Books on the Gospel

What is the essential Christian message -- the "gospel"?

Reading books about the gospel is one of the best ways to deepen and grow Christian faith, and many books have been written which outline, examine and apply the gospel message -- the basic message of Jesus.

What are the best books you have read on the Christian gospel?

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1	Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis 4.26 of 5 stars 4.26 avg rating — 84,806 ratings score: 1,234, and 13 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Knowing God by J.I. Packer 4.25 of 5 stars 4.25 avg rating — 10,603 ratings score: 869, and 9 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer 4.37 of 5 stars 4.37 avg rating — 12,614 ratings score: 842, and 9 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper 4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 7,978 ratings score: 574, and 6 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Combat Ready by David Wolstenholm (Goodreads Author) 4.83 of 5 stars 4.83 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 500, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Cross Of Christ by John R.W. Stott 4.34 of 5 stars 4.34 avg rating — 2,136 ratings score: 477, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist by John Piper 4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 10,803 ratings score: 464, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	What Is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert 4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 avg rating — 857 ratings score: 453, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt 4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 14,106 ratings score: 388, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	What Jesus Demands from the World by John Piper 4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 366 ratings score: 378, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller 4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 11,495 ratings score: 377, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer 4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 avg rating — 1,632 ratings score: 370, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Basic Christianity by John R.W. Stott 4.13 of 5 stars 4.13 avg rating — 2,683 ratings score: 365, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper 4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 905 ratings score: 363, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	God Is the Gospel: Meditations on God's Love as the Gift of Himself by John Piper 4.28 of 5 stars 4.28 avg rating — 827 ratings score: 354, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Living the Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing by C.J. Mahaney 4.37 of 5 stars 4.37 avg rating — 982 ratings score: 295, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	All of Grace by Charles H. Spurgeon 4.52 of 5 stars 4.52 avg rating — 362 ratings score: 283, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Basics For Believers: Putting The Gospel First by D.A. Carson 4.13 of 5 stars 4.13 avg rating — 90 ratings score: 264, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love by Jerry Bridges 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 354 ratings score: 260, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Scandalous: The Cross And Resurrection Of Jesus by D.A. Carson 4.26 of 5 stars 4.26 avg rating — 359 ratings score: 255, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Cross-Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing by C.J. Mahaney 4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 806 ratings score: 250, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller 4.39 of 5 stars 4.39 avg rating — 7,222 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Be Mature (James): Growing Up in Christ by Warren W. Wiersbe 4.13 of 5 stars 4.13 avg rating — 75 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler 4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 1,189 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	not a fan. Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus by Kyle Idleman 4.35 of 5 stars 4.35 avg rating — 4,535 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	A Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God's Love by Milton Vincent 4.6 of 5 stars 4.60 avg rating — 374 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	King's Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus by Timothy Keller 4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 1,372 ratings score: 183, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges 4.28 of 5 stars 4.28 avg rating — 1,307 ratings score: 183, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters by Timothy Keller 4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 3,361 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Death by Love: Letters from the Cross by Mark Driscoll 4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 903 ratings score: 177, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Dangerous Duty of Delight: The Glorified God and the Satisfied Soul (LifeChange Books) by John Piper 4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 avg rating — 355 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry by Mike Wilkerson 4.44 of 5 stars 4.44 avg rating — 223 ratings score: 167, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones (Goodreads Author) 4.78 of 5 stars 4.78 avg rating — 1,253 ratings score: 162, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Entrusted with the Gospel: Pastoral Expositions of 2 Timothy by John Piper, Philip Ryken, Mark Driscoll, Edward Copeland, Bryan Chapell, J. Ligon Duncan by D.A. Carson 3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 27 ratings score: 160, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Don't Call it a Comeback: The Old Faith for a New Day by Kevin DeYoung (Editor) 3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 avg rating — 117 ratings score: 159, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary by J.D. Greear 4.37 of 5 stars 4.37 avg rating — 268 ratings score: 159, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	In Christ Alone: Living the Gospel Centered Life by Sinclair B. Ferguson 4.24 of 5 stars 4.24 avg rating — 148 ratings score: 158, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World by Michael S. Horton 4.28 of 5 stars 4.28 avg rating — 152 ratings score: 156, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Wesley's 52 Standard Sermons by John Wesley 4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	What The Bible Is All About by Henrietta C. Mears 4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 87 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon by Bart D. Ehrman 4.24 of 5 stars 4.24 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Kingdom According to Jesus by Gregory A. Johnson (Goodreads Author) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Blessing of the Lord: Makes Rich and He Adds No Sorrow with It by Kenneth Copeland 4.58 of 5 stars 4.58 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Peter, Paul & Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in History & Legend by Bart D. Ehrman 3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 342 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Be Loyal: Follow the King of Kings, NT Commentary: Matthew by Warren W. Wiersbe 4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman [With 6 DVDs and Leader Guide, Member Book] by Beth Moore 4.59 of 5 stars 4.59 avg rating — 1,930 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent by Beth Moore 4.36 of 5 stars 4.36 avg rating — 736 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	What's So Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey (Goodreads Author) 4.22 of 5 stars 4.22 avg rating — 12,504 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Jesus + Nothing = Everything by Tullian Tchividjian 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 667 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	For Times of Trouble by Jeffrey R. Holland 4.7 of 5 stars 4.70 avg rating — 86 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Bookends of the Christian Life by Jerry Bridges 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 78 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Promoting the Gospel: A practical guide to the biblical art of sharing your faith by John Dickson 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions by Mark Driscoll 3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 897 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Religion Saves: And Nine Other Misconceptions by Mark Driscoll 3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 460 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change by Paul David Tripp 4.39 of 5 stars 4.39 avg rating — 1,322 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Surprised By Grace: God's Relentless Pursuit Of Rebels by Tullian Tchividjian 4.22 of 5 stars 4.22 avg rating — 216 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	The Radical Reformission: Reaching Out Without Selling Out by Mark Driscoll 3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 763 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different by Tullian Tchividjian 3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 182 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength by Bryan Chapell 4.23 of 5 stars 4.23 avg rating — 97 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Broken-Down House: Living Productively in a World Gone Bad by Paul David Tripp 4.28 of 5 stars 4.28 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Who Do You Think You Are?: Finding Your True Identity in Christ by Mark Driscoll 4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 avg rating — 114 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars