15 Books Every Christian Teenager Should Read

In this article, you will read about the top 15 books every Christian teenager should read in 2023!

Recently, teens and young adults often ask if there are any Christian books for teenagers that are suitable for teens and young adults who believe in Christianity. There are indeed inspirational Christian books for young adults in this area.

However, it should be noted in advance that the best Christian books for teens are generally wonderful and difficult to choose, and our selection, while considering the quality of the selection of good Christian books for teenage and the quality of the messages, inevitably has a personal preference.

Without further ado, let's take a look at Christian books for young adults.

Today, the editor has carefully selected 15 Christian books for teens and young adults, hoping to bring some help to the teenagers.

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The 15 Best Christian Books for Teens and Young Adults in 2022

Top 15 Christian Books for Teens and Bible Verses for Teens This is your time, don't waste it!

Whether you are a teenager or a parent/guardian of a lovely young person, you are not on this page by mistake. It is exciting that you are looking for the best Christian books for teens and young adults.

Here is a list of 15 great books that every Christian teen should read. Together they will provide a foundation for your faith that is both deep and broad.

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1. The Power Of A Praying Teen by Stormie Omartian

Along with Scripture verses and true stories of teens in action, The Power of a Praying® Teen addresses key issues young people face, including:

purity
peer pressure
insecurity
body/self-image
friendships

Each segment of the book concludes with a prayer that teens can follow or use as a model for their own prayers. Easy-to-access chapters focus on what it means to be maturing in all areas of life, including talking to God in prayer.

Young men and women just on the cusp of growing up will find the compassion, help, direction, strength, and stability that come with knowing and hearing from God in The Power of a Praying® Teen.

Stormie Omartian is the best-selling author of The Power of a Praying series with over 32 million books sold worldwide. In high demand as an international speaker, Stormie's passion is to help people know God and love Him in a deep way.

2. Live Fearless by Sadie Robertson

Are you tired of the comparison game and trying to keep up? Are you worried that people will discover the real you and be disappointed?

Sadie Robertson, New York Times bestselling author, has an important message for her generation: you don’t have to be held back by fear, anxiety, or loneliness anymore. In Live Fearless, Sadie takes you on a liberating journey out of fear and into freedom and a life of passion and purpose!

No matter who you are, where you come from, or what your fears are, freedom is available to you in Jesus. The Bible is full of encouraging verses and stories to equip and inspire you in your daily battle against your fears.

Sadie invites teens and young adults to

set aside fear, anxiety, and comparison so they can become the joy-filled person God created them to be
believe they are seen and known
recognize and resolve FEAR—False Evidence Appearing Real
be an agent of change by choosing compassion, connection, and acceptance

Inside Live Fearless you’ll find

interactive opportunities as Sadie asks you questions, presents challenges, delivers encouragement, and invites you to pray
fun lists and practical ways to make changes, such as “7 Steps to Exhale Your Ugly”
inspirational thoughts on how living fearlessly can change everything

Live Fearless is the perfect gift for young Christian women on birthdays, for graduation, or as a “just because” gift to encourage self-care and confidence. It's time to fight your fears and live fearlessly.

Sadie is a wholesome and trusted role model and enthusiastic voice for her generation, reaching millions of teens, young adults, and parents through her books, social platforms, and hit podcast, WHOA That's Good.

3. You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado

This adaptation of OutliveYour Life for teens offers practical tips youth can take out into their community to make a difference, plus real-life stories about those who have done just that. Teens learn that God can use them to make a difference right now.

He wants to use them today, without waiting for them to be older, stronger, richer, or even more “together.” God can use their minds, their spirits, and their hands and feet to make a permanent change for His kingdom.

Also included are valuable resources, interesting facts about the needy in the world and how little it takes to make a big difference, and other interactive elements such as journaling opportunities for writing personal ideas and service goals.

Teens will learn that their role in life is bigger than themselves and that they’re not too young to make a difference for God.

4. Just Do Something by Kevin De Young

Why won’t God reveal his special will for my life already?

Because he doesn’t intend to... So says Kevin DeYoung in this punchy book about making decisions the godly way.

Many of us are listening for the still small voice to tell us what’s next instead of listening to the clear voice in Scripture telling us what’s now. God does have a will for your life, but it is the same as everyone else’s: Seek first the kingdom of God. And quit floundering.

With pastoral wisdom and tasteful wit, DeYoung debunks unbiblical ways of understanding God’s will and constructs a simple but biblical alternative: live like Christ. He exposes the frustrations of our waiting games and unfolds the freedom of finding God’s will in Scripture and then simply doing it.

This book is a call to put down our Magic 8-Balls and pick up God’s Word. It’s a call to get wisdom, follow Christ, be holy, and live freely. To just do something.

5. Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper

Some people spend their lives on trivial diversions, seeking worldly comfort and pleasure above all else. But Jesus said, "Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it," pointing to the eternal purpose and God-exalting joy to which all Christians are called.

In this best-selling book, John Piper passionately warns readers of the dangers of a life that counts for nothing, calling Christians to take risks in their lives that matter for eternity―with a passion for the glory of God that seeks to make much of him in all spheres of life.

6. Hiding In The Light by Rifqa Bary

Rifqa Bary grew up in a devout Muslim home, obediently following her parents’ orders to practice the rituals of Islam. But God was calling her to freedom and love. He was calling her true faith. He was calling her to give up everything.

Hiding in the Light is the story of Rifqa’s remarkable spiritual journey from Islam to Christianity. It is also the untold story of how she ran from her father’s threats to find refuge with strangers in Florida, only to face a controversial court case that reached national headlines.

Most of all, it is the story of a young girl who made life-changing sacrifices to follow Jesus—and who inspires us to do the same.

7. The Case For Christ by Lee Strobe

A SEASONED JOURNALIST CHASES DOWN THE BIGGEST STORY IN HISTORY Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God?

Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, cross-examine dozens of experts with doctorates who are specialists in the areas of old manuscripts, textual criticism, and biblical studies.

Strobel challenges them with questions like How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible?

Is there any reason to believe the recovery was an actual event? Strobel's tough, point-blank questions make this bestselling book read like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it's not fiction.

It's a riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure. What will your verdict be in The Case for Christ? "Lee Strobel probes with bulldog-like tenacity the evidence for the truth of biblical Christianity." Bruce M. Metzger, Ph.D., Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary.

8. The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul

Central to God’s character is the quality of holiness. Yet, even so, most people are hard-pressed to define what God’s holiness precisely is.

Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because people today don’t quite know what to do with words like “awe” or “fear.” R. C. Sproul, in this classic work, puts the holiness of God in its proper and central place in the Christian life.

He paints an awe-inspiring vision of God that encourages Christians to become holy just as God is holy. Once you encounter the holiness of God, your life will never be the same.

9. Counter Culture by David Platt

Welcome to the front lines. Everywhere we turn, battle lines are being drawn―traditional marriage vs. gay marriage, pro-life vs. pro-choice, personal freedom vs. governmental protection. Seemingly overnight, culture has shifted to the point where right and wrong are no longer measured by universal truth but by popular opinion.

And as difficult conversations about homosexuality, abortion, and religious liberty continue to inject themselves into our workplaces, our churches, our schools, and our homes, Christians everywhere are asking the same question: How are we supposed to respond to all this?

In Counter Culture, New York Times bestselling author David Platt shows Christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and religious liberty―and challenges us to become passionate, unwavering voices for Christ.

Drawing on compelling personal accounts from around the world, Platt presents an unapologetic yet winsome call for Christians to faithfully follow Christ into the cultural battlefield in ways that will prove both costly and rewarding.

The lines have been drawn. The moment has come for Christians to rise up and deliver a gospel message that’s more radical than even the most controversial issues of our day.

10. The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges

A hit book. After brushing the Chinese version, I brushed the audio version again. Suitable for those who have believed in the Lord for a period of time. The main content is the relationship between grace and sanctification.

Basically a perfect demonstration of the Reformed doctrine of grace in practice. A very common problem raised by the author is that we always go too fast in the stage of evangelism.

After we decide to believe in the Lord, we immediately put the basic gospel aside and enter the stage of discipleship. As a result, when we encounter difficulties, we rely on the strength of our blood to persevere.

However, the basic doctrine of the gospel is not only to lead people to be converted but also to be the ultimate engine of the whole process of the saints' journey to heaven.

The doctrine of grace is not just as abstract as the five points of TULIP but accompanies every struggle in Christian life. The meaning of the cross is not just to believe and be saved.

When we face all kinds of setbacks and temptations in our daily life, we should look up to them. Grace on the cross is always the only solution. The advice in it is theologically solid and practical. Like preaching the gospel to yourself daily.

11. Core Christianity by Michael Horton

What Do All Christians Believe?

For many people, words like doctrine and theology cause their eyes to glaze over, or they find them difficult to understand and struggle to see how they are relevant to daily life. But theology is far from boring; it is the study of God and should lead to awe and wonder as we better understand who God is and what he has done for us.

In Core Christianity, author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton tackles the essential and basic beliefs that all Christians share. What is core to the Christian faith? In addition to unpacking these beliefs in a way that is easy to understand, Horton shows why they matter to our lives today.

This introduction to the basic doctrines of Christianity is a helpful guide by a respected theologian and a popular author, and it includes discussion questions for individual or group use.

Core Christianity is perfect for those who are new to the faith, as well as those who have an interest in deepening their understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

12. The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan

Reading The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan can be a bit challenging even for the best of readers. Not so with this new, easy-to-read version that translates the original archaic language into simple conversational English allowing readers of all ages to easily navigate the most popular Christian allegory of all time.

The story chronicles the epic adventure of a man named Christian who leaves his home in the City of Destruction and begins a life-long quest to the Celestial City.

Set against the backdrop of a hazardous journey, this powerful drama unfolds as Christian’s adventures lead him into fascinating lands and encounter with interesting people who either help or hinder his progress along a narrow way.

With a gallery of memorable characters and visits to colorful places, Bunyan’s allegorical narrative describes one man's extraordinary adventure on his journey to faith.

Without losing any faithfulness to the original text, now you can read Bunyan’s timeless classic and reimagine this famous quest that has challenged and encouraged believers for centuries.

The book includes the original Bible references and a Bible study guide is available separately for individual and small-group use.

13. Habits of Grace by David Mathis

Three seemingly unremarkable principles shape and strengthen the Christian life: listening to God’s voice, speaking to him in prayer, and joining together with his people as the church.

Though often viewed as normal and routine, the everyday “habits of grace” we cultivate give us access to these God-designed channels through which his love and power flow―including the greatest joy of all: knowing and enjoying Jesus.

14. Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach

Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of some Christians toward his family.

But then Caleb surprised everyone, including himself, by becoming a Christian…and a pastor.

Very few issues in Christianity are as divisive as the acceptance of the LGBT community in the church. As a pastor and as a person with beloved family members living a gay lifestyle, Caleb had to face this issue with courage and grace.

Messy Grace shows us that Jesus’s command to “love your neighbor as yourself” doesn’t have an exception clause for a gay “neighbor”—or for that matter, any other “neighbor” we might find hard to relate to. Jesus was able to love these people and yet still hold on to his beliefs. So can you. Even when it’s messy.

15. Tactics by Greg Koukl

Tactics provide the game plan for defending your faith and artfully communicating the truths of Christianity with confidence and grace.

This expanded anniversary edition of the classic book of Christian apologetics includes updates and expansions of existing tactics, as well as the addition of an all-new tactic and a chapter on Mini Tactics filled with simple maneuvers to aid in discussions.

In a culture increasingly indifferent or even hostile to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority.

In Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition, Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy.

You'll learn how to:

Meet challenges, questions, and provocations with poise and conviction.
Effortlessly start your own evangelical conversations.
Present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively.
Graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking and logical fallacies.
Most important, you'll learn how to get people thinking seriously about Jesus.

Drawing on extensive experience defending Christianity in the public square, Koukl will not only walk you through effective arguments to defend why you believe what you believe, but he'll teach you methods for engaging in meaningful dialogue and debate.

Step-by-step, you'll learn the tactics of good persuasion and defense, how to identify the tactics of your opponent, and how to build your case, patiently and practically.