Best Christian books for singleness & dating
For single adults honoring God, and for those preparing for marriage.
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Matthew 6:33
Some of the most widely read Christian books for singleness & dating are The Five Love Languages by Gary D. Chapman, John's quest by Cecelia Dowdy, God in the dock by C. S. Lewis. GospelShelf lists 213 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.
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The Five Love LanguagesGary D. Chapmanrated 4.1/5 by 41 Open Library readers; widely published (45 editions)
John's questCecelia Dowdyrated 3.8/5 by 9 Open Library readers; widely published (3 editions)
God in the dockC. S. Lewisrated 4.3/5 by 3 Open Library readers; widely published (8 editions)
When God Writes Your Love Story: The Ultimate Approach to Guy/Girl RelationshipsLeslie Ludyrated 5.0/5 by 2 Open Library readers; widely published (4 editions)
When Dreams Come True: A Love Story Only God Could WriteEric Ludyrated 5.0/5 by 1 Open Library reader; widely published (4 editions)More: all 213 titles, by tradition
Lutheran
Catholic
- Christian courtship in an oversexed world
- When divorce happens
- 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person
- Collected Works of G.K. Chesterton
- Love Adds a Little Chocolate
- Trespasses against us
Reformed
- Sex, dating, and relationships
- Holding Hands, Holding Hearts
- "We're just friends" and other dating lies : practical wisdom for healthy relationships
- Single and lonely
- Emotional purity
- With one voice
- Love and Respect
Baptist
Methodist
Pentecostal
Non-denominational
Questions people ask
What Christian book helps with singleness & dating?
Some of the most widely read Christian books for singleness & dating are The Five Love Languages by Gary D. Chapman, John's quest by Cecelia Dowdy, God in the dock by C. S. Lewis. GospelShelf lists 213 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.
Are there singleness & dating books for my church tradition?
Yes. Titles here come from these traditions: Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Non-denominational. Use the tradition filter or the lists below. Tags are assigned by publisher.
What does the Bible say about this?
Matthew 6:33: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (KJV). For single adults honoring God, and for those preparing for marriage.
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