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Many of R. A. Torrey's books are still in print, in current editions or in reprints.  Below are synopses and reviews of many of these titles. Hover your cursor over the links to see ordering information.

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- Books By R. A. Torrey -- Current editions

How to Pray (Moody Classics edition) - (Older edition) - A real classic on the necessity, biblical basis, and technique of prayer. A must-read for any Christian who wants to improve their prayer life. (Note: the text is also available on the Archive.)

Cómo Orar - Spanish-language edition of How to Pray.

The Power of Prayer and the Prayer of Power - Further teachings on prayer; an excellent follow-up to How to Pray.

Why God Used D. L. Moody - Probably Torrey's most classic and best-known work. Torrey explores the spiritual life of his friend and colleague, internationally renowned evangelist D. L. Moody, and extracts lessons from his unlikely success in ministry. (Note: the text is also available on the Archive.)

The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit (Classic edition) - (Updated edition) - Torrey's exploration of the Bible's teaching on the Holy Spirit is comprehensive enough to satisfy an academic theologian, but accessible enough to inspire any reader. Topics include the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit, what the Spirit does in the world and in people's lives, and how the Holy Spirit can empower your Christian life and ministry.

The Holy Spirit: Who He is and What He Does - More on the Holy Spirit; an elegant edition including an audio CD.

What the Bible Teaches (Classic edition) - (Updated Edition) - This is something of a systematic theology book, but with a significant difference: Torrey puts aside the academic speculations of philosophy and instead gives the Scriptures a chance to speak for themselves. The Scriptures are arranged systematically and explored inductively on a myriad of topics from the attributes of God to the nature of Salvation to the character of the Devil. The result is an exceptionally clear-sighted, thorough, and thoughtful look at what the Bible itself really says. If you want to learn about the biblical basis of the Christian faith, this is the book for you!

The Baptism With the Holy Spirit - A concise but thought-provoking study of the empowering work of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life.

How to Bring Them to Christ - (Also known as How to Bring Men to Christ) A Bible-centered guide to personal evangelism. Although he himself was a phenomenally gifted evangelist, Torrey makes the case that anyone can share their faith with a friend, a neighbor, or even a stranger. Torrey presents practical tips for sharing your faith with anyone, Scripture references that will be meaningful to specific kinds of seekers, and a discussion on how to receive the empowering of the Holy Spirit in your ministry.

How to Witness to Anyone - A condensed, portable version of How to Bring Them to Christ, putting Torrey's suggested witnessing Scriptures in easy reach.

The Bible Answer Book - In an engaging Q and A format, Torrey answers many of the most practical and perplexing questions about the Bible, theology, and the Christian life.

God's Power In Your Life - (Updated edition of How To Obtain the Fullness of Power) If it's true that God is all-powerful, then why are so many believers living powerless lives? Torrey shows us how we can access God's power through the Blood of Christ, the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, prayer, and a surrendered life. This is a dynamite book that just might revolutionize your Christian life!

How to Study the Bible - A practical guide to Bible study technique. (The text is also available freely on the Archive.)

The Lord's Return (classic edition) - Jesus Is Coming for You (Updated Edition) - An inspiring study on the Return of Christ.

The Christian Worker - Updated edition of How to Work for Christ. Practical, Bible-based suggestions for ministry in every context.

Your Life in God - (Originally published as How to Succeed in the Christian life.) A simple but thorough introduction to what it means to live the Christian life, written to provide a good introduction for new believers. Excellent reading for seekers, new believers, or those who just want a solid refresher on the basics of faith.

Difficulties in the Bible - A survey of several passages in the Bible that cause problems for skeptics and questioning believers. First published in 1907, so a few sections are a bit outdated by modern apologetics standards; on the other hand, some passages are almost shockingly timely and could have been written directly to present-day biblioskeptics. This book still has a lot of value for discussions on the Bible. (For those searching for a more current volume on similar lines, I recommend The Big Book of Bible Difficulties by Geisler and Howe.)

Anecdotes and Illustrations - Compelling stories from Torrey's ministry and engaging illustrations from his sermons. (Note: The text is also available on the archive.)

The God of the Bible - Solid teaching on the attributes of God found in the Bible, as opposed to the watered-down images of modernist theology.

Heaven or Hell - Hard-hitting and dynamic evangelistic messages. (Originally entitled Real Salvation and Wholehearted Service.)

The Answer - Torrey tackles several big questions about the Christian faith, such as "Why did Jesus die? Can I be justified by my good works? What is sanctification? Is there a literal Hell?" and many others.

God, the Bible, and You - Is the Bible inspired by God? Who is the God of the Bible? Who is Jesus? What about the Holy Spirit? Torrey deftly addresses these topics and shows their relevance to every aspect of our lives.

Experiencing God's Love - An exploration of the attributes of the God of the Bible. Noteworthy for its extensive section on the doctrine of the love of God.

Powerful Faith - Christianity is not a blind or unreasonable faith, and Torrey offers Christ-centered reasons to believe in the Bible, God, and Christianity. An excellent volume of apologetics with a lot of present-day relevance.

- Books by R. A. Torrey -- Reprints of original editions

These facsimile reprints of classic and hard-to-find R. A. Torrey titles are produced by Kessinger Publishing. Check out their website for other reproductions of all kinds of classic literature. I'm adding a lot of these to my wish list!

How To Bring Men To Christ

How To Pray So As To Get What You Ask - Extract from The Power of Prayer and the Prayer of Power

How To Promote And Conduct A Successful Revival: With Suggestive Outlines

How To Study The Bible For Greatest Profit: The Methods And Fundamental Conditions Of The Bible Study That Yield The Largest Results

How To Succeed In The Christian Life

How To Work For Christ: A Compendium Of Effective Methods

Is The Bible The Inerrant Word Of God: And Was The Body Of Jesus Raised From The Dead?

Personal Work: Being Part One Of How To Work For Christ; A Compendium Of Effective Methods

Practical And Perplexing Questions Answered

Real Salvation and Whole-hearted Service

Revival Addresses

The Baptism With The Holy Spirit

The Bible And Its Christ: Being Noonday Talks With Business Men On Faith And Unbelief

The Person And Work Of The Holy Spirit, As Revealed In The Scriptures And In Personal Experience (1910)

The Power of Prayer and the Prayer of Power

What Desirable Results Will Definite And Determined Prayer Produce? - Extract from The Power of Prayer and the Prayer of Power

What Prayer Can Do For Churches And Nations - Extract from The Power of Prayer and the Prayer of Power

What The Bible Teaches: A Thorough And Comprehensive Study Of What The Bible Has To Say Concerning The Great Doctrines Of Which It Treats (1898)

Why God Used D. L. Moody

The Fundamental Doctrines Of The Christian Faith (1918)

Anecdotes And Illustrations (1907)

The Holy Spirit: Who He Is And What He Does And How To Know Him In All The Fulness Of His Gracious And Glorious Ministry


- Compilations

Power-Filled Living - Including How to Obtain the Fullness of Power, The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, How To Pray, How to Study the Bible, Difficulties in the Bible, How to Witness to Anybody, and Heaven or Hell in one volume!

Prayer and Faith - Collected writings on prayer and Christian living, containing Your Life in God, How to Bring Them to Christ, The Power of Prayer, God, the Bible and You, and The Bible Answer Book.

How To Pray / How To Study The Bible - Two of Torrey's classic books in one elegant volume.

R.A. Torrey on the Holy Spirit: A 30-Day Devotional Treasury - A selection from Torrey's writings arranged into devotional readings. Edited by Lance Wubbels.

R.A. Torrey Collection (15 volumes) on CD - 15 of Torrey's best reference books in digital format on CD-ROM from Logos Bible Software. Includes What the Bible Teaches, Studies in the Life and Teachings of our Lord, The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, How to Work for Christ, and several others. Full product details from Logos are here.


- Books edited by R. A. Torrey

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - A wealth of information on every single verse in the Bible, including chronology, dictionary definitions, historical background, and the most thorough collection of cross-references you'll find in print, comprehensive but user-friendly. Torrey supplied a helpful introduction.

The Fundamentals - Two-volume edition of the influential treatise on the "fundamental" doctrines of the Christian faith, co-edited by and including some theological essays by Torrey.


- Books about R. A. Torrey

R. A. Torrey, Apostle of Certainty - The definitive biography of Torrey's life and ministry. A must-read for anyone interested in the man behind the message.

Glimpses of Paradise: A Novel - An exciting historical novel by James Scott Bell, featuring R. A. Torrey as a pivotal character. It features several of Torrey's sermons and articles quoted verbatim, and includes an afterword on Torrey's importance as a theologian and writer. (Note: Contains some mature thematic content that may not be suitable for all readers.)


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