Most influential book besides the Bible?

[Stefan Davidovich]

Aside from the Bible what book has had the greatest impact on your life? Please do not name the Bible...we all agree that the Bible is the greatest book on earth - I am interested in additional reading. If you do not believe in reading anything besides the Bible, please just ignore this thread. The purpose of this thread is to promote spiritual growth - I hope to find and read the books listed here. Thank you.

My choice: Why Revival Tarries by Leonard Ravenhill. I had to get on my knees after reading the first page...:)

Thanks for the feedback.

I hope you are not getting sick of my questions...:)

[9-iron]

'How to stop worry and Start Living' by Carnagie.

[SonOfThunder]

Road map :D

[Beoga]

either Hard to Believe or the Murder of Jesus, both by John MacArthur

[Terri]

Road map :D

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[Matthan]

My second most important book? It's got to be, "Gone With The Wind." I've always pictured myself as a good looking Rhett Butler.....

[Terri]

My second most important book? It's got to be, "Gone With The Wind." I've always pictured myself as a good looking Rhett Butler.....

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Frankly my dear--This is a funny thread!! http://www.christianforums.com/image.php?u=208&type=profile&dateline=1070847169

[MrJim]

Aside from the Bible what book has had the greatest impact on your life?

I hope you are not getting sick of my questions...:)


"Pilgrim's Progress" (even if it was written by a calvinist;) )


I don't get sick of your questions Stefan-you ask good ones!

[Hisgirl]

My second most important book? It's got to be, "Gone With The Wind." I've always pictured myself as a good looking Rhett Butler.....


Umm.........surely you jest! :D Rhett Butler was my childhood epitome of the perfect man....so when you say 'a good looking' Rhett....you do realize he was already good-looking, right? ;) Ah, those dimples!

[Hisgirl]

Launch out into the Deep by Mark Rutland.

This is a testimonial that will knock your socks off. It should come with a warning.....

'Warning! Warning! The following book is harmful to the laundry, cooking and stack of bills! They won't get done while reading this book! Beware!' :D

[constance]

How about "The Martyr's Mirror"

You can read it here:
http://www.homecomers.org/mirror/intro.htm

And the best page, about Dirk Willems:
http://www.homecomers.org/mirror/dirk-willems.htm#741

Constance

[gtsecc]

For English speaking Christian people, the Book of Common Prayer is probably one of the most important. On pentecost, English people walked in to churhc and heard the service for the first time ever in their native tongue, English. Previously it had been in Latin.

[kayanne]

I would say that Darwin's Origin of the Species has been one of the most influential books in the world, not on my life specifically so much as in society in general. Society's shift from believing in creation by God to evolution by chance has affected the world profoundly.

[MrJim]

How about "The Martyr's Mirror"

You can read it here:
http://www.homecomers.org/mirror/intro.htm

And the best page, about Dirk Willems:
http://www.homecomers.org/mirror/dirk-willems.htm#741

Constance

Free online-you can't beat that-it's a BIG BOOK-and a standard in mennonite family libraries and churches...

Just going through it and looking at the pictures is as gruesome as anything you can see-highly recommended!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Flynmonkie]

Well I am listing more than one..... :)

Gary Smalley - "The Joy that Lasts" - about keeping your life in perspective
Charles Stanley - "Handle with Prayer" - about developing a true relationship with God...your personal relationship
Beth Moore - "When Godly People do Ungodly things" -just an excellent book from understanding the tricks Satan likes to play using our weaknesses no matter how strong we believe our relationship with God is. Solidified what my heart told me, and tells me. A wake up call to ALL of us as Christians on accountability and vulnerability.
CS Lewis- "Mere Christianity" - many statements he made solidified what my heart tells me rather than "what I had learned"

Trust me I am sure there is more.... ;)

[constance]

Free online-you can't beat that-it's a BIG BOOK-and a standard in mennonite family libraries and churches...


Hahaha - my husband is "mad" at me because I developed Mennonite theology without being exposed to Mennonites. He is terrified that I will whine him into converting to Mennonite! (He's a minister with another denomination)

I told him no way - I wanted to go Amish!

:)
Constance

[SumTinWong]

"Inside out" By Dr. Larry Crabb
&

"What's so amazing about grace?" Phillip Yancey

[Iollain]

Anything by Lucy Maud Montgomery:D

UB, that is a scary looking man you got there. lol

[SumTinWong]

Yeah he is a might grumpy , kinda like me ;)

[MrJim]

Hahaha - my husband is "mad" at me because I developed Mennonite theology without being exposed to Mennonites. He is terrified that I will whine him into converting to Mennonite! (He's a minister with another denomination)

I told him no way - I wanted to go Amish!

:)
Constance

Imagine the whine when he has to hitch up the horses in the morning;)

[Simon_Templar]

good question,

for me probably the top three are as follows, in no particular order

Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis
Orthodoxy - G.K. Chesterton
Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien

Also, I can't not mention
The Persuit of God - A.W. Tozer

[hindsey]

In recent years - Hell's Best Kept Secret by Ray Comfort.

[Wett]

Moody's Sermon's
an original copy, complete compilation of sermons he gave for a week at
Cleveland Convention in 186x

[jusluvm]

In no particular order:

Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis
Just Like Jesus - Max Lucado
In His Steps - Charles M. Sheldon

All of these books made a lasting impression on me, each for different reasons.

[arunma]

The Apocrypha?

[PapaLandShark]

Oooo...I'm prolly going to get tossed out on my ear for these...

"God Emperor of Dune" Frank Herbert
Why? Nudged me closer to Jesus. Started me wondering. No particular reason...God uses everything to His purpose. :amen:

The entire Narnia series. What an awesome series for kids...Adults too! C.S. Lewis.

"Illusions" See my explaination for "Dune".

Last but not least "Left Behind"...This one shattered me and brought me back to the Lord. Not everyone's cup of tea but I'm incredibly thankful.

Have to think a bit more about this question...the titles are blurring in my mind. Soooooo many. Right now though I've been buried in the Word since Nov. 15th 2004 :D

[ZiSunka]

Cost of Discipleship, D. Bonhoeffer.

[Stefan Davidovich]

In recent years - Hell's Best Kept Secret by Ray Comfort.

You can hear his sermons here if you like: http://www.sermonindex.net/


The Persuit of God - A.W. Tozer


Excellent pick.

Cost of Discipleship, D. Bonhoeffer.

Also a good pick!

[constance]

Imagine the whine when he has to hitch up the horses in the morning;)

He's a vegetarian. Sigh. Who ever heard of a vegetarian amish guy? plus, he isn't "tool" oriented. He's much better off with modern conveniences.

Constance.

[Radagast]

... for me probably the top three are as follows, in no particular order

Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis
Orthodoxy - G.K. Chesterton
Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien
I would have the same list of authors, if not books...

-- Radagast

[novcncy]

"Authentic Christianity" by Ray Stedman.

[Unnamed Servant]

Let the Nations Be Glad - John Piper

The Church: One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic - three different authors can't think of their names right now.

Confessions by Augustine is also quite wonderful

[mesue]

Foxe's Book of Martyrs by John Foxe is a very influential book.

[mesue]

to constance
I love Fanny J Crosby!! :D

[Stefan Davidovich]

Confessions by Augustine is also quite wonderful

I have to say that I did not enjoy that book at all, but I have heard many people praise the book...what particularly did you like?


Foxe's Book of Martyrs by John Foxe is a very influential book.


Some powerful testimonies there. That read was a blessing to me also.

Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis

A classic. The Problem of Pain was another excellent one by Lewis.

In His Steps - Charles M. Sheldon

I loved that one also.

Just Like Jesus - Max Lucado

My favorite book by Lucado is In the Grip of Grace.

Well i have to add a couple more books to my list of favorites:

I already named "Why Revival Tarries"

Other favorites include...

"Holiness" by J.C. Ryle
"Revival Lectures" by Charles Finney
"Rees Howells Intercessor" by Norman Grubb (I know he is controversial...but this biography is excellent!!)

[isshinwhat]

The Imitation of Christ

[Stefan Davidovich]

The Imitation of Christ

I loved that book too!

[ZiSunka]

The Gospel According to Jesus, original version.
Hind's Feet on High Places (taught me that life with Christ is a difficult journey, not a picnic)

[Stefan Davidovich]

The Gospel According to Jesus, original version.

Kind of thought there was no such thing - I was told that all we have left are redacted versions...;)

[constance]

to constance
I love Fanny J Crosby!! :D

Yaaay! You win! I had to put up an avatar!

Constance

[Gears and Crosses]

Anyone like The Purpose Driven Life ???

[ZiSunka]

It's okay, but not one of the most influential books in my life. :)

[mesue]

Anyone like The Purpose Driven Life ???
It's an good book. It drives home the point that we are here for a purpose and that it isn't about me, it's all about the Lord Jesus Christ. But, I knew that :)
It's a good tool for those searching.
This one is for the girls
On The Other Side of the Garden - Biblical Womanhood.
I read that book when I was first saved.

[Gears and Crosses]

Interesting, it has been very helpful to me. Thanks for the replies :) :)

[marooyce]

Conversation with God - Donald Walsh :yum:

[Flynmonkie]

Anyone like The Purpose Driven Life ???
Absolutely, I should have added that one to my list!

[Unnamed Servant]

I have to say that I did not enjoy that book at all, but I have heard many people praise the book...what particularly did you like?

I have not read all of it yet, but in what I have:

His unique perspective into the satisfying joy that Christ brought which easily drowned out his sexual lusts.

The amazing work of prayer in that of his mother praying for him for so long.

I also just flat out love the way he writes, he is so descriptive and fights to conquer the seemingly most petty sins.

[cygnusx1]

The Sovereignty Of God ....... A W Pink



then

Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan

[miroku_kazaana]

"the three little pigs"

[JPPT1974]

The Forty Days of Purpose

[mickd7]

Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey!

[kenb38]

How about these 3
Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up by David Bercot
Pilgrim's Progress (How could he possibly be considered a Calvinist?)
The History of the Church - Eusebuis

Oh! one more
The Ante-Nicene Fathers vol 1