Resources For Growth:

Books


Tom Barnes, Living In The Hope Of Future Glory. 
This is a great tool for adults and teens alike not only to learn about the biblical doctrine of glorification, but also to grow in their conviction that our ultimate purpose in life is to glorify God.  Though a substantive Bible study, this work helps bring out a rich, large view of God.
www.evangelicalpress.org (click on: Series/Emmaus Series)

Tom Barnes, A Compassionate, Informed Christian Response to Homosexual Practice and "Marriage".

PDF: Entire Text

Jerry Bridges, The Pursuit Of Holiness. 
This is a classic work on the importance of holiness and how to pursue it.  It is a great tool for youth to read on their own or for discipling times with parents.

Jerry Bridges,  The Discipline Of Grace.
In this work Bridges explains the relationship between the grace of Christ working in us as we progress in sanctification and the part that our discipline plays.  It is a great tool for youth to read on their own or for discipling times with parents.

D. A. Carson. A Call To Spiritual Reformation:  Priorities From Paul and His Prayers.
A must for anyone who desires to learn how to pray from the prayers of the Bible by focusing upon Paul’s prayers.

Colson, Chuck, Nancy Pearcey.  How Now Shall We Live? Tyndale.
This is one of the best books a teen can read on what it means to develop a biblical worldview.


Wayne Grudem, Elliot Grudem, Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know. This is a shorter version of Grudem’s Bible Doctrine.  This roughly 150 page book is accessible for all believers. www.christianbook.com

Joshua Harris,  I Kissed Dating Goodbye.  This is a helpful resource to learn how to approach interaction with the opposite sex. www.mpbooks.com

Joshua Harris, Sex Is Not The Problem (Lust Is):  Sexual Purity In A Lust-Saturated World.  This is an excellent tool to learn how to deal with sexual temptations and to be strong in a sex-filled culture. www.mpbooks.com


John Piper, The Dangerous Duty Of Delight.
In this short book Piper teaches the importance of our affections and the importance of desiring God.  This is a wonderful tool for helping teens grow in their passion for God.  www.desiringgod.org

John Piper, A Godward Life and A Godward Life, Part 2. 
Both books comprise a collection of John Piper’s newsletter articles from his own congregation.  They work very well for family devotional readings.  www.desiringgod.org

John Piper, Let The Nations Be Glad: The Supremacy Of God In Missions. 
Piper helps the reader catch a glimpse of God's glory in missions and how his name is honored as the gospel is proclaimed and the elect drawn to him.  This book will help you build a biblical foundation for evangelism and missions which includes not just the motivation of love for the lost, but also, and ultimately, the motivation of God's glory.  www.desiringgod.org

Tabletalk. 
This adult devotional magazine is also appropriate for late teens.  It is a very good resource for family devotions or for putting into the hands of older teens.  www.store.ligonier.org

The Reformation Study Bible (ESV). 
This is by far the best study Bible on the market today.  Because of its articles and notes which will help in Bible understanding, there may never be a better discipling tool you will ever put into the hands of your teens.  www.store.ligonier.org


Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life. 
Herein is a biblical rich,      practical, yet readable introduction to things such as Bible intake, prayer, worship, stewardship, journaling, evangelism, and learning for our teens.  It is an excellent book to use in discipling times with teens for all these subjects.  www.navpress.com


Online
A very helpful website for teen resources and encouragement is www.therebelution.com.

 

A very helpful website for biblical and theological resources is Desiring God
Ministries: www.desiringgod.org


Another helpful website for biblical and theological resources is the monthly on-line magazine, Reformation 21:  www.reformation21.org