Non-Fiction Books in Order

170

Books

1973

First Book

2024

Latest Book

52

Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

God's Will is Not Lost

1973

2

Can a Man Live Again

1975

3

Liberated for Life: Galatians

1976

4

The Keys to Spiritual Growth: Unlocking the Riches of God

1976

5

Focus on Fact: Why You Can Trust the Bible

1977

6

The Charismatics: A Doctrinal Perspective

1978

7

Giving: God's Way

1978

8

Take God's Word for It

1980

9

Beware the Pretenders

1980

10

Kingdom Living, Here and Now

1980

11

Why Believe the Bible?

1980

12

The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

1981

13

The Church - The Body of Christ

1981

14

Jesus' Pattern of Prayer

1981

15

The Fulfilled Family

1981

16

The Family

1982

17

The Legacy of Jesus

1982

18

The Body Dynamic: Finding Where You Fit in Today's Church

1982

19

Why I Trust the Bible

1983

20

The Ultimate Priority

1983

21

Your Family

1983

22

The Truth about Tongues: Study Notes - 1 Corinthians 13:8 - 14:40

1984

23

The Church in Prophetic Perspective

1985

24

True Worship

1985

25

How to Study the Bible

1985

26

My Favorite Verse

1986

27

God's High Calling For Women

1987

28

The Gospel According to Jesus

1988

29

You Can Trust the Bible

1988

30

How to Study Your Bible

1988

31

Church Leadership

1989

32

Shepherdology: A Master Plan for Church Leadership

1989

33

Walk Worthy: Ephesians 4:1-6

1989

34

The Miracle of Christmas

1989

35

A Believer's Assurance

1990

36

Our Sufficiency in Christ

1991

37

The Master's Plan for the Church

1991

38

Rediscovering Expository Preaching

1992

39

Reaching for the Prize: Philippians 3: 12-21

1992

40

Faith Works: The Gospel According To The Apostles

1992

41

Charismatic Chaos

1992

42

Ashamed of the Gospel: When the Church Becomes Like the World

1993

43

Fundamentals of the Faith: 13 Lessons to Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus Christ

1993

44

Christmas Celebrations

1993

45

Drawing Near

1993

46

Reckless Faith: When the Church Loses Its Will to Discern

1994

47

First Love: The Joy and Simplicity of Life in Christ

1994

48

The Love of God

1995

49

Glory of Heaven

1996

50

Power of Integrity

1997

51

How to Get the Most from God's Word

1997

52

Strength for Today

1997

53

The MacArthur Study Bible, NKJV (With: Anonymous)

1997

54

The Pillars of Christian Character: The Essential Attitudes of a Living Faith

1998

55

The Only Way To Happiness: The Beatitudes

1998

56

In the Footsteps of Faith

1998

57

Successful Christian Parenting

1999

58

The Second Coming: Signs of Christ's Return and the End of the Age

1999

59

Nothing But the Truth: Upholding the Gospel in a Doubting Age

1999

60

The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness

1999

61

The Gospel According to the Apostles: The Role of Works in a Life of Faith

2000

62

The Truth and Nothing But the Truth

2000

63

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: A Yearlong Devotional to Discover What God Wants to Do with You

2000

64

Hard to Believe: The High Cost and Infinite Value of Following Jesus

2000

65

The Murder of Jesus

2000

66

Biblical Parenting For Life: A Nine Session, Bible Based Study On Rearing Godly Children From Preschool To High School

2000

67

What the Bible Says about Parenting: Biblical Principles for Raising Godly Children

2000

68

A Faith to Grow On

2000

69

Why Government Can't Save You: An Alternative to Political Activism

2000

70

The God Who Loves: He Will Do Whatever It Takes to Draw Us to Him

2000

71

The MacArthur Student Bible

2001

72

Our Awesome God

2001

73

Truth for Today: A Daily Touch of God's Grace

2001

74

God in the Manger: The Miraculous Birth of Christ

2001

75

Terrorism, Jihad, and the Bible

2001

76

Why One Way?

2001

77

Can God Bless America?

2002

78

MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible

2002

79

Lord, Teach Me to Pray: An Invitation to Intimate Prayer

2003

80

Unleashing God's Word in Your Life

2003

81

Safe in the Arms of God: Truth from Heaven About the Death of a Child

2003

82

How to Live for God's Glory

2003

83

The MacArthur Bible Handbook: The Old Testament

2003

84

The MacArthur Bible Handbook

2003

85

The Book on Leadership

2004

86

Hard to Believe Workbook: Understanding the High Cost and Infinite Value of Following Jesus

2004

87

Welcome to the Family: What to Expect Now That You're a Christian

2004

88

My Faith and Prayer Journal

2004

89

Experiencing the Passion of Christ: God's Purpose Behind Christ's Pain

2004

90

Follow Me

2004

91

Jesus (With: Max Lucado)

2004

92

Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible, and What He Wants to Do with You

2005

93

Fool's Gold?: Discerning Truth in an Age of Error

2005

94

The Battle for the Beginning: The Bible on Creation and the Fall of Adam

2005

95

The Heart of the Bible: Explore the Power of Key Bible Passages

2005

96

The MacArthur Bible Commentary

2005

97

God's Gift of Christmas

2006

98

The Quest for Character

2006

99

Twelve Extraordinary Women Workbook: How God Shaped Women of the Bible and What He Wants to Do With You

2006

100

Anxious for Nothing: God's Cure for the Cares of Your Soul

2006

101

Twelve Ordinary Men

2006

102

Divine Design: God's Complementary Roles for Men and Women

2006

103

Standing Strong: How to Resist the Enemy of Your Soul

2006

104

The Extraordinary Mother: Blessings for You from Bible Moms

2007

105

The Truth War: Fighting for Certainty in an Age of Deception

2007

106

Because the Time is Near: John MacArthur Explains the Book of Revelation

2007

107

Scriptures to Live by: Unleashing God's Truth One Verse at a Time

2008

108

A Tale of Two Sons: The Inside Story of a Father, His Sons, and a Shocking Murder

2008

109

Truth Endures: commemorating forty years of unleashing God's truth one verse at a time 1969-2009, landmark sermons

2009

110

Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong: A Biblical Response to Today's Most Controversial Issues

2009

111

A Simple Christianity: Rediscover the Foundational Principles of Our Faith

2009

112

The Divorce Dilemma: God's Last Word on Lasting Commitment

2009

113

Grace for You: A Compelling Story of God's Redemption

2009

114

Finally in the Land: Canaan and the Kinsman Redeemer

2009

115

The Jesus You Can't Ignore: What You Must Learn from the Bold Confrontations of Christ

2009

116

Saved Without a Doubt: Being Sure of Your Salvation

2010

117

Slave: The Hidden Truth about Your Identity in Christ

2010

118

The Prodigal Son: An Astonishing Study of the Parable Jesus Told to Unveil God's Grace for You

2010

119

The MacArthur Topical Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Major Topic Found in the Bible

2010

120

The ESV MacArthur Study Bible

2010

121

The Power of Suffering: Strengthening Your Faith in the Refiner's Fire

2011

122

Moments of Truth: Unleashing God's Word One Day at a Time

2012

123

Worship: The Ultimate Priority

2012

124

The Silent Shepherd: The Care, Comfort, and Correction of the Holy Spirit

2012

125

One Perfect Life

2012

126

Christ's Prophetic Plans: A Futuristic Premillennial Primer (With: Richard L. Mayhue)

2012

127

The Truth About Forgiveness

2012

128

The Truth About The Lordship of Christ

2012

129

The Truth About Grace

2012

130

The Majesty of Prayer: Encounters with God's Amazing Grace (With: Dennis Frates)

2012

131

Twelve Unlikely Heroes: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You

2012

132

Twelve Unlikely Heroes Study Guide: How God Commissioned Unexpected People in the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You

2012

133

Strange Fire: The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfeit Worship

2013

134

The Jesus Answer Book

2013

135

MacArthur Drawing Near Devotional Bible-ESV

2013

136

The NIV MacArthur Study Bible

2013

137

Being a Dad Who Leads

2014

138

At the Throne of Grace: A Book of Prayers

2014

139

The Upper Room: Jesus' Parting Promises for Troubled Hearts

2014

140

Found: God's Peace: Experience True Freedom from Anxiety in Every Circumstance

2015

141

A Year at Jesus' Side: 365 Devotions to Guide You Through the Life of Christ

2015

142

The Parables of Jesus

2015

143

Parables Workbook: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told

2016

144

Brave Dad: Raising Your Kids to Love and Follow God

2016

145

The Prodigal Son Study Guide: An Astonishing Study of the Parable Jesus Told to Unveil God's Grace for You

2016

146

The Believer's Walk with Christ

2017

147

The Deity of Christ

2017

148

None Other: Discovering the God of the Bible

2017

149

The Shepherd as Theologian

2017

150

The Gospel According to Paul: Embracing the Good News at the Heart of Paul's Teachings

2017

151

Good News: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

2018

152

The Gospel According to God: Rediscovering the Most Remarkable Chapter in the Old Testament

2018

153

Christ's Call to Reform the Church: Timeless Demands From the Lord to His People

2018

154

Remaining Faithful in Ministry: 9 Essential Convictions for Every Pastor

2019

155

The John MacArthur Handbook of Effective Biblical Leadership

2019

156

One Faithful Life: A Harmony of the Life and Letters of Paul

2019

157

Final Word: Why We Need the Bible

2019

158

Sanctification: God's Passion for His People

2020

159

Only Jesus: What It Really Means to Be Saved

2020

160

Stand Firm: Living in a Post-Christian Culture

2020

161

NASB, The MacArthur Study Bible

2020

162

Remember and Return

2020

163

Essential Christian Doctrine: A Handbook on Biblical Truth

2021

164

The MacArthur Study Bible: Romans

2021

165

Jesus Unleashed: A New Vision of the Bold Confrontations of Christ and Why They Matter

2021

166

The MacArthur Daily Bible, NASB

2021

167

The MacArthur Daily Bible: Read through the Bible in one year, with notes from John MacArthur, NKJV

2021

168

Right Thinking for a Culture in Chaos: Responding Biblically to Today's Most Urgent Issues (With: Nathan Busenitz)

2023

169

Jonah & Nahum: Grace in the Midst of Judgment:

2024

170

The War On Children: Providing Refuge for Your Children in a Modern World

2024

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. God's Will is Not Lost (1973), 2. Can a Man Live Again (1975), 3. Liberated for Life: Galatians (1976), 4. The Keys to Spiritual Growth: Unlocking the Riches of God (1976), 5. Focus on Fact: Why You Can Trust the Bible (1977), and 165 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Non-Fiction series by John F. MacArthur Jr. contains 170 books. The series began in 1973 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Non-Fiction series is written by John F. MacArthur Jr.. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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