Here is a list of reference books that have been a tremendous help to me in my teaching and preaching. 
- Christian Theology by Alister McGrath (The who, what, where, when, how, and why of what we believe as Evangelicals)
- The Christian Theology Reader by Alister McGrath (Read the 350+ theological texts from 2000 years of Christian theology. Companion to McGrath’s Christian Theology, Great reading!)
- The Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism (Want to better understand the Judaism of Jesus’ day? Look no further)
- Spirit of The Reformation Study Bible (Cross references scripture to historic confessions and catechisms, the fastest way to reference your selected text for sermon prep to important historical confessions and catechisms)
- How to Read The Bible Book by Book by Gordon Fee & (Grab some insight to the meta-narrative of your text quickly)
- How to Read The Bible for All It’s Worth by Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart (Grab some insight for the rules of interpretation concerning your text’s literary context quickly)
- Christian Ministers Manual (Need to do an installation service? Baptism? Dedication? This comes with a disc containing everything in Word and rich text formats to use this trusted manual as a fully customizable template. Saves a ton of time)
- Ryken’s Bible Handbook (Ryken’s articles on literary forms are short, easy to reference and priceless!)
- Biblical Theology In the Life of the Church by Michael Lawrence (Super pastoral, referenceable and short. Mark Dever told me to read chapters 6-10 first and I agree)
- Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction by Michael Bird (Don’t be an idiot you must have this book get rid of Grudem’s)
- The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way by Michael Horton (When coupled with Bird’s you have all you need for your systematics)
- The Message of the Old Testament: Promises Made; by Mark Dever (The absolute BEST way to quickly get a pastoral idea of redemptive history in every book of the Old Testament. Indispensable! Run do not walk to get this book.)
- The Message of the New Testament: Promises Kept; by Mark Dever (The absolute BEST way to quickly get a pastoral idea of redemptive history in every book of the New Testament. Indispensable! Run do not walk to get this book.)