Whether you’re a doubter seeking answers about the claims of Christianity, someone interested in a new relationship with Jesus Christ, or a Christian seeking a deeper walk with God — the following resources can help.
And I didn’t want it to look like I was putting myself in the same category as the first three great faith leaders listed below, so I’ll mention my Want Jesus? video here, if you’d like to check it out.
Plus, my short ‘n sweet Bibles and Bathrobes™ devotionals.
Learn about Jesus
From David Jeremiah — Becoming a Christian
From Chuck Swindoll — How to Know God
From the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) — Begin your journey to peace
ChurchFinder: Find a church in your community that’s a great fit and get connected!
Community Bible Study — A non-denominational “local and global movement of God’s Word.” Vision: “Transformed Lives Through the Word of God.” Mission: “To make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities through caring, in-depth Bible study, available to all.”
Bibles
These are the translations/versions I use in Bibles and Bathrobes™:
Beyond Suffering Bible (NLT) Produced by Joni & Friends, Inc. and Joni Eareckson Tada. “There is hardly a person who doesn’t know someone dealing with a disability, disease, chronic illness, or other form of personal suffering. The Beyond Suffering Bible is the first study Bible to directly address those who suffer and the people who love and care for them…”
NIV Bible Published by Zondervan. “With a new, easy-to-read typeface, the NIV Thinline Bible, Large Print invites you to linger over, engage with, and deeply explore God’s Word…”
The Open Bible (NKJV) Published by Thomas Nelson. “The Open Bible, New King James Version is designed for the hungry reader. This Bible is filled with amazing study aids including comprehensive book introductions and outlines, 64-page concordance, Read-Along references and translation notes, and the classic Biblical Cyclopedic Index covering more than 8,000 textual entries…”
The Message : The Bible in Contemporary Language Translated by Eugene H. Peterson. “Thoroughly reviewed and approved by 20 biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God’s Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English…”
The Ryrie Study Bible (NAS) Study notes by Charles C. Ryrie. “Charles Ryrie’s life work has been to help people know and understand the Bible…The Ryrie Study Bible reflects this lifetime of biblical scholarship in a single, powerful work…”
There are also many online Bible study tools available, such as this one: Bible Study Tools
And various Bible translations, such as this one: ESV.org
Christian Devotionals. There are many! Here are some of my favorites, several of which were also my mom’s …
Abide in Christ by Andrew Murray: “Andrew Murray knew what it meant to be continually in the Father’s presence. Read these thirty-one heart-searching readings and learn how to live daily in closer communion and fellowship with Him…”
Bibles and Bathrobes™ — Brief daily video devotionals with Sue Montgomery delivered directly to your inbox with a free subscription.
Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life by Chuck Swindoll: “Chuck Swindoll offers 144 devotional readings that take you through each season of the year, challenging and encouraging you to discover what’s truly important in your own life…”
Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young: “After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down whatever she believed He was saying to her…”
Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon: “Charles Spurgeon wrote these classic, one-page daily devotions to be read each morning and evening to encourage his fellow believers. Over one hundred years later, Spurgeon’s devotions continue to encourage Christians with the message of God’s love. …”
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers: “For years, millions of Christians the world over have trusted the spiritual companionship of Oswald Chambers’ beloved daily devotional, My Utmost for His Highest…”
With the Word: A Devotional Commentary by Warren Weirsbe. From one reader: “I would recommend this to anyone that wants to understand biblical context without too much theology. It is really informative and understandable.”
Christian Classics. So many to savor! Here are just a few to get you started …
Knowing God by J. I. Packer: “For over 40 years, J. I. Packer’s classic has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God…”
My Heart-Christ’s Home by Robert Boyd Munger: “More than ten million readers have enjoyed Robert Boyd Munger’s spiritually challenging meditation on Christian discipleship …”
The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren: “Licensed in over eighty-five languages, The Purpose Driven Life is far more than just a book; it is a guide to a spiritual journey…”
The Spirit of Christ by Andrew Murray: “Andrew Murray, a classic Christian writer with knowledge and experience of the Holy Spirit, will show you the power that God wants to give you…”
With Christ In The School Of Prayer by Andrew Murray: “Few books have had as much impact on calling the church to prayer as Andrew Murray’s classic, With Christ in the School of Prayer…”
For Skeptics
Answers to Tough Questions Skeptics Ask About the Christian Faith by Josh McDowell and Don Stewart (affiliate link) “The authors tackle 65 of the most-asked questions about the Bible, God, Jesus Christ, miracles, other religions, and Creation in a question-and-answer format…”
Basic Christianity by John R.W. Stott: “John Stott’s clear, classic book, now updated, examines the historical facts on which Christianity stands. Here is a sound, sensible guide for all who seek an intellectually satisfying explanation of the Christian faith…”
The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel: “Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools like Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis who are recognized authorities in their own fields…”
The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity by Lee Strobel: “In his #1 bestseller The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel examined the claims of Christ, reaching the hard-won verdict that Jesus is God’s unique son. In The Case for Faith, Strobel turns his skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief―the eight “heart barriers” to faith…”