February
Hi Friends!
You have found Enriching Grace’s monthly book recommendations. This is not an exhaustive list of good reads and not all of these are devotional in nature.
Below is a list of material that our contributors have read, enjoyed, and or utilized in study.
Disclaimer: Not all the materials held within these books are the viewpoints of our contributors. Despite this, there is some wonderful materials to be gleaned and utilized for the enrichment of your spirit.
I hope you enjoy these brief reviews and that they become helpful recommendations.
The Body of Christ: A Reality ~ Watchman Nee
This work is a great read for those who are looking to understand where they “fit” into the church. It is a lesser known Nee work, however, it is brief, informative, and extremely practical!
I know you will enjoy the read!
The Four Loves ~ C.S. Lewis
The Four Loves is an exceptional and popular writing by C.S. Lewis. In this book, Lewis examines four types of love spoken of in the Bible and how they relate to the activities and characteristics of God and man.
If you want to understand love better (I mean who doesn’t), this is a 10/10 read!
The Inerrant Word ~ John MacArthur
In this book, John MacArthur conducts an excellent survey of Biblical defense for inerrancy. In this work, he examines inerrancy’s opposition and skillfully points out the flaws in the Devil’s assaults.
This is an excellent source to have as a reference material when faced with skeptics.
The Ragamuffin Gospel ~ Brennan Manning
This book is a fascinating one when examined within context. Brennan Manning was originally Francian priest who left Catholic priesthood behind to pursue marriage. Struggling most of his life with alcoholism and a role as a leader, he wrote many vulnerable, yet awe inspiring works such as The Ragamuffin Gospel and Abba’s Child, both of which define a life lived in light of grace and away from strict statutes of work for acceptance.
The Mortification of Sin ~ John Owen
If you ever want to feel bad about yourself, this is the book. A Puritan classic that shoots to the bones of sin and how to ultimately shake them. John Owen writes a brilliant work based off of Romans 8:13,
“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.”
This book is an all out assault of sinful habits and promotes a pursuit of holiness. A classic, must read!
Enriching Grace Commentary of 2 Timothy ~ Jacob Harris
This book is my third work in Enriching Grace’s, Understanding the Faith, series. We delayed the arrival of this work, so that 1 Timothy could be rightly digested in preparation for Paul’s final work preceding his death. We pray you read this work alongside an open Bible and edified, able to stand and “teach no other doctrine.”
Although I may be slightly bias, I recommend this work highly!
Enriching Grace Commentary of Ephesians: Understanding the Faith ~ Jacob Harris
This is Enriching Grace’s new compiled notes on Ephesians! It is the first published work by contributor Jacob Harris and is intended to be a very practical look into the epistle. This commentary is now available on Amazon. This is an exciting time in the ministry!
Enriching Grace Commentary of 1 Timothy: Understanding the Faith ~ Jacob Harris
This is the second published work by Enriching Grace and its emphasis is on the epistle of 1 Timothy! It is the second work of contributor Jacob Harris and once again intends to take a look to practical applications of the letter while allowing it to remain within its proper context! Excited for this bit of our ministry to be shared!
Conclusion
This is the recommended read list for the month of February!
Lastly, I hope you were enriched in some way through these suggestions and leave a comment if you have read any of these books or have a comment to make!
God bless,