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Most Influential Books
For the Christian, the most important book to read is the God breathed Scriptures - the Bible. Apart from this, there are a number of very important books that should be read. Many are books I would wish my children to read.
From the Ligonier Ministries website, there is a blog entry that reads as follows:
"Dr. R. C. Sproul has read many books in his lifetime. The following titles are some of the most influential books that have helped to shape his thinking and ministry:
1. The Freedom of the Will, Edwards
2. The Bondage of the Will, Luther
3. Institutes of the Christian Religion, Calvin
4. God in Modern Philosophy, Collins
5. A Time for Truth, Simons
6. Charity and Its Fruits, Edwards
7. The Person of Christ, Berkhouwer
8. Gospel Fear, Burroughs
9. Gospel Worship, Burroughs
10. Institutes of Elenctic Theology (3 Vol.), Turretin
11. Principles of Conduct, Murray
12. A Christian View of Men & Things, Clark
13. Thales to Dewey, Clark
14. Here I Stand, Bainton
15. A Simple Way to Pray, Luther
16. The Coming of the Kingdom, Ridderbos"