On this page, you will find my slides, recommended books, and links to articles and videos that will help you study, delight in, and grow in your walk with Christ.
Here is a master list of books I have found helpful in growing in the 3 Dynamics of Spiritual theology (doctrine, affection, and practice).
Reading for Spiritual Theology
We need a retrieval of spiritual theology. Spiritual theology attends to the
cause and effect and affections of Christian theology. When theology is done in
spirit and in truth, we are affected in heart, soul, mind, and strength. Love
grows larger, and our living grows more congruent with the ways
J.A. Medders
Week 1: Introduction
Theology is the study of how to speak truly of God and of all things in relation to God.” — Kevin Vanhoozer
Books:
- The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
- Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians by J.A. Medders and Brandon D. Smith
Week 2: The Trinity
To believe and love the Trinity is to possess the key of theology.” — Charles Spurgeon
Books:
- The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture by Brandon D. Smith
- The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain
- The Trinity in the Canon: A Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Practical Proposal edited by Brandon D. Smith
Articles:
10 Things You Should Know about the Trinity
God wants us to learn about and consider the Trinity. Here are 10 things you should know.
by: Fred Sanders
5 Myths about the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is for everybody who is saved by Jesus.
by: Fred Sanders
Can We Explain the Trinity? My Favorite Image for the Greatest Mystery
Jonathan Edwards’s explanation of the Trinity allows us to climb the mountain of God’s majesty without ever losing a sense of its mystery.
John Piper
Videos:
Week 4: Scripture
The Christian Scriptures are the primary text for Christian spirituality. Christian spirituality is, in its entirety, rooted in and shaped by the scriptural text.” — Eugene Peterson
Books:
- Words of Life by Timothy Ward
- Special Revelation and Scripture by David Dockery and Malcolm Yarnell
- Jesus on Every Page by David Murray
Articles:
5 Myths about the Bible
The Bible tells one story of the one God who is redeeming one people in his one creation through the one Savior Jesus Christ. The unity of the Bible is breathtakingly joyous.
by: Chris Bruno
Bible Q&A - Why Read the Bible Every Day?
Dane Ortlund explains the purpose behind reading the Bible every day.
by: Dane Ortlund
4 Tips for Defending Your Trust in the Bible
Could you explain to someone who is a total skeptic—doesn’t believe in God, Jesus, Jonah, or the big fish—why you think that everything the Bible says is true?
by: Greg Gilbert
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