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Changed into His Image: God's Plan for Transforming Your Life
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Average Rating:  out of 12 Reviews
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Price: $19.95
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Sale: $9.56
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Manufacturer: BJU Press
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EAN (European Article Number): 9781579242053
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Jim Berg
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Publisher: BJU Press
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Dewey Decimal Number: 248.4
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Publication Date: 1999-03-01
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Reading Level: 372
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Description: Jim Berg, the author, will give you the 'big picture' of sanctification (the believer's growth in holiness). He uses Ephesians 4.22ff as his outline for the book. In that passage, the apostle Paul gives us God's plan for growth in Christlikeness. Three parts of sanctification are given: putting off the old man, having your mind renewed, and putting on the new man. These 3 parts of sanctification could also be called 3 responsibilities for the Christian. This is the blueprint that God gives us for growth in holiness; if a man should expect to see any growth in the Christian life, it is only reasonable that he 'follow God's plan.'
Berg's first chapter is an introduction to the book. There he highlights the goal of sanctification - Christlike humility, and tells us in a nutshell how we reach that goal. We are to work hard (putting off, renewing our minds, and putting on) while we trust the "Person of Change" (the Holy Spirit) to produce the fruit in our lives. The rest of the book explains what it means to put off, renew our minds, and put on. Berg gives 4 chapters per responsibility.
Berg does an excellent job explaining Scripture. He is clear and interesting. His illustrations are very helpful. Not only is he clear, he is applicational. Truth from God's Word is never meant to be only 'understood.' The job of a teacher of the Word is to teach others 'to observe.' Berg does that. He shows the reader how to apply the truths. He intends, as much as he is able, to make it easy to obey by giving simple steps to follow.
This book will be one that you will go back to over and over again. You will use it for your own life. You will use it as you disciple your children, encourage your husband/wife, give counsel to your co-workers, and on and on. It will give clarity to your thinking about the Christian life. It will give you much hope as you see how God intends for you to change to be like Him. It will give you wisdom as you know how to better counsel others from the Word.
Jim Berg is from Bob Jones University. Expect to see some 'separatist fundamentalism' coming out of him. It is unfortunate that Berg uses the King James Version throughout the book. He is not KJV only, but he does prefer the translation for some reason. He does though, explain the out-of-date words for the reader.
Berg assumes that rock music is wrong. He does not make a big deal about it by trying to prove that it is so. He gives an illustration describing a boy that listens to rock music. Most readers will stumble at that point not getting Berg's point. Remember that he assumes rock music is wrong. He does not think that some rock music is wrong, but that all of it is - the very beat itself.
Berg also says that every Christian should be a part of a 'fundamentalist' church. Just assume that the word, 'fundamentalist,' means 'biblical,' and you will be fine.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, inspite of these things, and I am sure you will too.
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Berg gives us a great manual for discipleship and personal growth. |
Date: 2008-06-04 |
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Details: I am a student ministries Pastor in Green Bay, WI. We recently did a study through this book with our youth leaders, and we were greatly blessed and encouraged. Berg clearly writes out of his passion for Christ and his desire to see others grow. One of the things that make the book so practical is that it is written first for the benefit of Jim's own children and then for others.
The best part about the book is that is thoroughly biblical. Berg begins by showing us the depravity of our hearts apart from God and how we need to see the sinfulness of our flesh and prepare to do battle against it. He then instructs a person how to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Finally, he gives practical help for the one who is battling to put off the flesh and be transformed who also wants to help others to do the same.
If you are looking for a great manual for your leadership team that will help them examine their own hearts and prepare to disciple others, look no further. I know of no other work on sanctification and growth that is so practical and thorough.
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Review Summary: excellent book |
Date: 2008-01-18 |
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Details: One of the best Bible studies out there. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. |
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Review Summary: God's Plan for Life Explained |
Date: 2007-12-17 |
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Details: I have been a Christian for 30 years and feel this is one of the most practical books I have read about Christian Living. John Piper is another favorite author who is quoted in several places by Mr. Berg. Highly recommended for a good overveiw of the life of faith. |
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Review Summary: It does change lives!... |
Date: 2007-06-25 |
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Details: Wonderful book that really points to Christ and change life! My wife read this book along with the workbook and I did see her permanently change in a better way, to a Christ like image! Thank you, Jim Berg! |
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Review Summary: My review from www.CompleteInChrist.net |
Date: 2005-03-11 |
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Details: Jim Berg, the author, will give you the 'big picture' of sanctification (the believer's growth in holiness). He uses Ephesians 4.22ff as his outline for the book. In that passage, the apostle Paul gives us God's plan for growth in Christlikeness. Three parts of sanctification are given: putting off the old man, having your mind renewed, and putting on the new man. These 3 parts of sanctification could also be called 3 responsibilities for the Christian. This is the blueprint that God gives us for growth in holiness; if a man should expect to see any growth in the Christian life, it is only reasonable that he 'follow God's plan.'
Berg's first chapter is an introduction to the book. There he highlights the goal of sanctification - Christlike humility, and tells us in a nutshell how we reach that goal. We are to work hard (putting off, renewing our minds, and putting on) while we trust the "Person of Change" (the Holy Spirit) to produce the fruit in our lives. The rest of the book explains what it means to put off, renew our minds, and put on. Berg gives 4 chapters per responsibility.
Berg does an excellent job explaining Scripture. He is clear and interesting. His illustrations are very helpful. Not only is he clear, he is applicational. Truth from God's Word is never meant to be only 'understood.' The job of a teacher of the Word is to teach others 'to observe.' Berg does that. He shows the reader how to apply the truths. He intends, as much as he is able, to make it easy to obey by giving simple steps to follow.
This book will be one that you will go back to over and over again. You will use it for your own life. You will use it as you disciple your children, encourage your husband/wife, give counsel to your co-workers, and on and on. It will give clarity to your thinking about the Christian life. It will give you much hope as you see how God intends for you to change to be like Him. It will give you wisdom as you know how to better counsel others from the Word.
Jim Berg is from Bob Jones University. Expect to see some 'separatist fundamentalism' coming out of him. It is unfortunate that Berg uses the King James Version throughout the book. He is not KJV only, but he does prefer the translation for some reason. He does though, explain the out-of-date words for the reader.
Berg assumes that rock music is wrong. He does not make a big deal about it by trying to prove that it is so. He gives an illustration describing a boy that listens to rock music. Most readers will stumble at that point not getting Berg's point. Remember that he assumes rock music is wrong. He does not think that some rock music is wrong, but that all of it is - the very beat itself.
Berg also says that every Christian should be a part of a 'fundamentalist' church. Just assume that the word, 'fundamentalist,' means 'biblical,' and you will be fine.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, inspite of these things, and I am sure you will too.
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