Gospel Prism

1. Derek Brown’s list of “How to Waste Your Theological Education” and take them to heart.
Sadly, I have failed many on Derek Brown’s list. I wished I had read this before I went to seminary.

2. B.B. Warfield’s The Religious Life of Theological Students.
Warfield’s classic is still a must read. Far too many theoloigcal students are in seminaries without a love for God or His people and a care for his own soul.

3. C. J. Mahaney’s Humility and Living the Cross-Centered Life.
A humble view of oneself in light of the cross daily will really aid the seminarian who tends to fall into the evil trap of thinking far too highly of himself.

4. John Piper’s “The Marks of a Spiritual Leader.”
Every leader needs to read this and see what God calls us to as leaders of His people rather than what we think leaders should be.

5. Paul Tripp’s Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands.
This book is perhaps the best practical book from a Gospel perspective that teaches people how to care for others.

6. Robert Murray McCheyne’s Memoirs.
I can think of no one else who at such a young age made such a great impact on the world around him as a pastor. He loved the Lord with a heavenly perspective and reading about his life made me realize as a pastor that I can love God more because He has loved me so much.

7. Graeme Goldsworthy’s Triology.
I wish I had this basic overview of how to view Scripture and redemptive history.

8. D. A. Carson’s The Cross and Christian Ministry.
Another must read for all, especially seminarians. It would lead students to make the cross of first importance.

9. Bruce Waltke’s An Old Testament Theology and Thomas Schreiner’s A New Testament Theology.
Again, another series of books that will aid in having a right reading of Scripture.

10. ESV Study Bible.
How critical knowing Scripture is!