Books
The Place to Start – Great overviews of the basics for any Christian.
- God’s Lavish Grace, Terry Virgo – Christians are saved by grace not their own doing. What does that mean and how should it affect how we live. God’s Lavish Grace is a brilliant explanation of the reality of our salvation.
- Foundations, John Groves – Introduces the essentials of Christian living.
- Understanding the Bible, John Stott- A quick introduction to the Bible, it’s purpose, content, authority interpretation and use in our daily lives.
- Christian Beliefs: 20 Basics Every Christian Should Know, Wayne Grudem – A great, concise, easy to read introduction to 20 key Christian beliefs found in the Bible.
Going Further- Bible Study
- ESV Study Bible – A great translation with loads of useful articles and introductions to each section and book of the Bible. Brief notes provided for every verse. Well worth the investment!
- Bible Speaks Today and Tyndale Commentaries – Two excellent, accessible commentary sets helping you to understand what the authors of the Bible were saying and how that relates to our lives now.
- God’s Big Picture, Vaughan Roberts – What is the Big Story which runs through the Bible? Roberts explains it brilliantly!
Theology and Doctrine
- Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem – A big but very readable exploration of what the Bible teaches on key themes. Grudem puts a strong emphasis on the Biblical basis for each doctrine, keeps technical terms to a minimum and considers applications to life.
Newfrontiers
- Vision and Values - A brilliant little booklet explaining the vision of Newfrontiers, our family of churches together on a mission, and the core values we hold. A bargain at just over £1!!!
- No Well Worn Paths, Terry Virgo – The autobiography of Terry Virgo and story of Newfrontiers. Well worth reading to catch the vision and mission of Newfrontiers and some of the prophetic words which have been brought over us as a family of churches.
