At New Hope, we take books pretty seriously. From the biblical text itself, to popular level bible study, to academic scholarship; our hope is to stay grounded in the in the Word of God and its interpreters as we connect to the church historic and engage in modern day discipleship and mission.
If you’d like to get your feet wet, here’s our top resources regarding specific topics. They have helped shape our community and our mission as Christ’s church Perhaps consider reading one with a friend or small group.
Introduction to the Faith
The Story We Find Ourselves In by Brian McLaren
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Simply Christian by N.T. Wright
Devotional/Bible Study
Live in Grace, Walk in Love by Bob Goff
Truthfilled by Ruth Choe Simons
The New Testament for Everyone (series) by N.T. Wright
Discipleship/Christian Living
Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster
The Wisdom of Each Other by Eugene Peterson
The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas
Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas
The Narrow Path by Rich Villodas
The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
After You Believe by N.T. Wright
Heaven, Hell, and End Times
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael Gorman
Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright
The Bible
Scripture by Michael Gorman (ed.)
The Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter
The Moral Vision of the New Testament by Richard Hays
The New Testament in its World by N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird
The Church & Community
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Lead Like It Matters by Craig Groeschel
The Eternal Current by Aaron Niequist
Deep & Wide by Andy Stanley
Church History
The Story of Christianity by Justo L. Gonzalez
Strange Religion by Nijay Gupta
Theology
Salvation by Allegiance Alone by Matthew Bates
Evangelical Theology by Michael F. Bird
Cruciformity by Michael J. Gorman
Becoming the Gospel by Michael J. Gorman
The King Jesus Gospel by Scot McKnight
Christian Origins and the Question of God (series) by N.T. Wright
Culture & Politics
Exiles by Preston Sprinkle
Beautiful Resistance by Jon Tyson
Jesus & the Powers by N.T. Wright & Michael F. Bird
Justice & Missions
Possible by Stephan Bauman
When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Finkkert
Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr.
Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens & Jenny Yang
Exclusion and Embrace by Miroslav Volf
Marriage, Money, and Making a Living
Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
Real Sex by Lauren Winner
Family & Parenting
Sticky Faith by Kara Powell & Chap Clark
The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson
Web Resources & Podcasts
The Bible Project
The Bema Podcast
The Holy Post
The Bible for Normal People
N.T. Wright Online
