“Where can I go to learn more?”

We’ve included a list of books that have a strong relational emphasis. Some of these books are out of print, but they can be found in second-hand bookstores. Key thoughts from several of these writers are represented within the This is the Gospel resources.

Some of these books present teachings that are not held by the writers of this website or writing material. For example, Stanford teaches that believers have both the sin nature and the new nature (simultaneously). We disagree based on Scripture. McVey, Foster, and George give powerful rebuttals in their respective books. We’ve left these books on the list because they provide spot-on insights into other relational issues. Stanford is one of the greatest writers on the process by which God brings a believer into positional truth. While there will be some differences, a mature believer will have no trouble discerning error in light of Scripture.

As you read these books, look for key concepts on relationship.  Take note of phrases like, “Christ in you,” “abiding in Him,” “relational living,” “being instead of doing,” “knowing God,” “intimacy with Christ,” “God living through you,” “positional truth,” or “in Christ truth.” These phrases will guide you into the riches of relationship.

Grace Walk by Steve McVey

The Complete Green Letters by Miles Stanford

Because We Love Him by Clyde Cranford

Transformed Into His Image by David Foster

Grace Amazing by Steve McVey

Complete in Christ by Bob George

The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler

The Rest of the Gospel by Stone and Gregory

Laws for Liberated Living by Manley Beasley

Classic Christianity by Bob George

Calvary Road by Roy Hession

The Indwelling Life of Christ by W. Ian Thomas

Truefaced by Thrall, McNicol Lynch

Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard

Alive By His Life by Manley Beasley

The Law of Liberty in the Spiritual Life by Evan Hopkins

Born Crucified by L.E. Maxwell

Grace Rules by Steve McVey

Falling for God by Gary Moon

Not I But Christ by Stephen Olford

Gospel by J.D. Greear

Jesus + Nothing = Everything by Tullian Tchividjian

Jesus Changes Everything by Bob George

To Live is Christ To Die is Gain by Matt Chandler