Top Ten Books on Piety, Sanctification, Spiritual Growth

Reformation Theology has posted their top ten books on Piety, Sanctification, Spiritual Growth.

10. The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification: Growing in Holiness by Living in Union with Christ
by Walter Marshall – Hands Down, the best non-inspired book on sanctification ever produced.

09. The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes
If you lack assurance, are hurting, weak and suffering under the burden of sin, read this book, and by reading you will be amazed how helpful this is to yourself and your ministry to others.

08. The Mortification of Sin by John Owen
Truly an amazing book that packs a punch. John Owen never dissapoints.

07. Crook in the Lot (Hardback) by Thomas Boston
One of my favorite books of all time. While this book is about providence and the sovereignty of God, the depth of Boston’s biblical insight will help you better get a bird’s eye view of reality resulting in a life of genuine piety.

06. The Fear of God by John Bunyan
This is a great book to give anyone new to the faith and a blessing to those who have already been Christians for a while.

05. Words to Winners of Souls, Horatius Bonar
Ideal for those in the ministry, it was the most helpful and uplifting books on evangelism ever.

04. The Doctrine of Sanctification by A.W. Pink
Here Pink compiles the best teaching on sanctification through church history.

03. Holiness by J.C. Ryle
Truly a rich little gem that is to be read and reread. Classic!.

02. The Christian in Complete Armour by William Gurnall (Pub. 1662-1665)
This is, no doubt, the most comprehensive work ever written on the subject of spiritual warfare. It’s a massive tome, but there are few books in existence that I would recommend more highly.

01. The Life of God in the Soul of Man by Henry Scougal
Critical work! Scougal challenges old and false notions of what it means to be a Christian by showing we are Christian not simply because we have the correct doctrine, or the right behavior, but because the human soul has been united to Christ and participates in the divine nature. That is, a person is a Christian because Christ has done for us what we could not do for ourselves, and continues to intercede for us. It is his work in us that is our hope of salvation, not our own merits. This books is a expose against conservatives and liberals alike.