LEADERSHIP BIBLIOGRAPHY
October 1, 1988
Spiritual vitality describes Bob Munger, and these are some of the books that fed his faith. Now chaplain to the faculty at Fuller Theological Seminary, he has spent over half a century in ministry and sending others into the ministry. His booklet My Heart, Christ's Home has become a devotional classic. Knowing God by J. I. Packer, InterVarsity, 1973 This book provides an excellent introduction to the biblical truth needed to anchor a vital faith. It approaches theology from the aspect of knowing God, not just knowing about God. I find it good devotional reading, but it has also been particularly good as a book to recommend to students ready to take on a deeper understanding of faith. They have rated it well. Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, Moody, 1984 This one's a classic for a reason. I find it so practical. Obviously Bunyan had suffered spiritually and personally, and he was able to shed light on all kinds of problems. One example is the dungeon in which Pilgrim finds himself beaten by doubts and hopelessness. I've been there! But both of us have the key: trust. I return to this book time and again. Basic Christianity by John R. W. Stott, Eerdmans, 1957 I never fail to be helped by anything Stott writes, and this early book is one of his best. It gave me such a rational, biblical orientation to the knowledge of Christ. I have often given away this book to people seeking answers. Other books by Stott, such as The Cross of Christ (Intervarsity, 1986) and The Sermon on the Mount (Intervarsity, 1987), are also gems. In one field after another, Stott feeds me with his insight. The Christbook by Frederick Dale Brunner, Word, 1987 I worked through this commentary on the first twelve chapters of Matthew a few pages at a time for nearly ...
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