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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "God's Will is Not Lost" (1973) and follow publication order through all 170 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
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
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