Commendable Resources

Helpful resources to grow in your doctrine:

BIBLE STUDY GUIDES

• A Study Bible (The MacArthur Study Bible, ESV SB, Gospel Transformation SB, Reformation SB)
• Living Word Studies (P&R Publishing)
• Knowing the Bible (Crossway Publishing)
• Bible Reading Plan for Beginners, C. Sproul (article)
• 5 Day Bible in a Year Reading Program (PDF)
• 52 Week Bible Reading Plan (PDF)
• 90 Day Tour of the Bible (PDF)

EXPLORING CHRISTIANITY

• Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis
• The Reason for God, by Tim Keller
• Who Is Jesus?, by Greg Gilbert

KNOWING AND LOVING GOD

• Desiring God, by John Piper
• Knowing God, by J.I. Packer
• The Holiness of God, by R.C. Sproul
• The Attributes of God, by A.W. Tozer
• Confessions, St. Augustine

GOSPEL TRANSFORMATION

• What Is the Gospel?, by Greg Gilbert
• Living the Cross-Centered Life, by C.J. Mahoney
• You Can Change, by Tim Chester
• Holiness, by J.C. Ryle
• The Pursuit of Holiness (with Study Guide), by Jerry Bridges
• When People Are Big and God Is Small, by Ed Welch
• A Gospel Primer for Christians, Milton Vincent (online book)
• How People Change, by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp

MARRIAGE and SEXUALITY

• The Meaning of Marriage, by Tim Keller
• Reforming Marriage, by Douglas Wilson
• This Momentary Marriage, by John Piper
• Should We Get Married – David Powlison (article)
• The Exemplary Husband, by Stuart Scott
• The Excellent Wife, by Martha Peace
• Strengthening Your Marriage, by Wayne A. Mack

PARENTING

• Shepherding a Child’s Heart, by Tedd Tripp
• Give Them Grace, by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson

CHILDREN AND PARENTS

• The Big Picture Story Bible, by Dave Helm
• Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids, by David Murray
• The Radical Book for Kids: Exploring the Roots and Shoots of Faith, by Champ Thornton
• God Made All of Me, by Justin & Lindsey Holcomb and Trish Mahoney
• The Gospel Story Bible, by Marty Machowski
• The Jesus Storybook Bible, by Sally Lloyd-Jones
• The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New, by Marty Machowski and Andy McGuire
• Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God, by Marty Machowski
• Old Story New: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God, by Marty Machowski

COUNSELING ISSUES

• We understand there are specific areas of concern that people face.  This link will identify various subcategories and specific resources we would encourage you to consider.  Many of these resources are used in one-on-one meetings with BCC counselors.

OPPORTUNITIES AT BCC TO GROW IN DOCTRINE

• BCC 101 Class (every 5^th Sunday)
• Wednesday night Bible Study
• Ladies Bible studies (Thursday mornings)
• Personal mentoring
• Biblical counseling

Point: Grow in your knowledge of the doctrines of the church. In doing so, you will be more like Christ and love Him more.