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Tom Barnes, Living in the Hope of Future Glory |
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This is a great tool for adults and teens alike not only to learn about the biblical doctrine of glorification, but also to grow in their conviction that our ultimate purpose in life is to glorify God. Though a substantive Bible study, this work helps bring out a rich, large view of God.
www.evangelicalpress.org (click on: Series/Emmaus Series)
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Tom Barnes, A Compassionate, Informed Christian Response to Homosexual Practice and "Marriage" |
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Tom Barnes, "Top 20 Teen Parenting Principles" |
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Jerry Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness |
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This is a classic work on the importance of holiness and how to pursue it. It is a great tool for youth to read on their own or for discipling times with parents. |
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Jerry Bridges, The Discipline of Grace |
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In this work Bridges explains the relationship between the grace of Christ working in us as we progress in sanctification and the part that our discipline plays. It is a great tool for youth to read on their own or for discipling times with parents. |
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D.A. Carson, A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities From Paul and His Prayers |
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A must for anyone who desires to learn how to pray from the prayers of the Bible by focusing upon Paul’s prayers. |
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Bryan Chappell, Each for the Other |
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A resource that teaches the biblical view of marriage primarily from the viewpoint of Ephesians 5:21-33. This is a wonderful tool for helping to strengthen your marriage, which is one of the best steps you can take for a strong family. |
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Chuck Colson and Nancy Pearcey, How Now Shall We Live? Tyndale |
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This is one of the best books a teen can read on what it means to develop a biblical worldview. |
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James Dobson, Preparing for Adolescence |
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“What do you say to a young person who's getting ready to enter those turbulent teenage years? Focus on the Family's Dr. James Dobson knows how to speak directly and sincerely to adolescents about the topics that trouble them most — like feelings of inferiority, the physical changes of puberty and much more. His insights, concern and sincerity quickly win their respect and attention as he helps them in Preparing for Adolescence.” (From the FOF website)
www.family.org (click on Books, CD’s, DVD’s, and More) |
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Wayne Grudem, Bible Doctrine |
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This is an abridged version of Grudem’s Systematic Theology. It is put together for college theology classes, Sunday schools, and small groups. It is a readable and useful tool to introduce teens to the basics of biblical doctrine. This would be a good book for parents and teens to read separately and then come together and discuss. www.christianbook.com |
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Stanton and Brenna Jones, How and When to Tell Kids About Sex |
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This is a wonderful tool to guide parents in how to teach sons and daughters the biblical view of sex. www.navpress.com |
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John Piper, The Dangerous Duty of Delight |
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In this short book Piper teaches the importance of our affections and the importance of desiring God. This is a wonderful tool for helping teens grow in their passion for God. www.desiringgod.org |
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John Piper, A Godward Life and A Godward Life, Part 2 |
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Both books comprise a collection of John Piper’s newsletter articles from his own congregation. They work very well for family devotional readings. www.desiringgod.org |
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John Piper, Let the Nations be Glad: The Supremacy of God in Missions |
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Piper helps the reader catch a glimpse of God's glory in missions and how his name is honored as the gospel is proclaimed and the elect drawn to him. This book will help you build a biblical foundation for evangelism and missions which includes not just the motivation of love for the lost, but also, and ultimately, the motivation of God's glory. www.desiringgod.org |
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Tabletalk |
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This adult devotional magazine is also appropriate for late teens. It is a very good resource for family devotions or for putting into the hands of older teens. www.store.ligonier.org |
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The Reformation Study Bible ESV |
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This is by far the best study Bible on the market today. Because of its articles and notes which will help in Bible understanding, there may never be a better discipling tool you will ever put into the hands of your teens. www.store.ligonier.org |
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Paul David Tripp, Age of Opportunity |
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“Teenage hassles that disrupt parents’ lives? Or prime opportunities to connect with, listen to, and nurture our kids? Paul Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting parents and their teenagers during the often chaotic adolescent years. With wit, wisdom, humility, and compassion, he shows parents how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn and grow with their teenagers.” (From the back cover) www.prpbooks.com |
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Donald Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life |
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Herein is a biblical rich, practical, yet readable introduction to things such as Bible intake, prayer, worship, stewardship, journaling, evangelism, and learning for our teens. It is an excellent book to use in discipling times with teens for all these subjects. www.navpress.com |
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