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Summary: The most practical, biblical book on Christian growth avail.
Review: Changed Into His Image (1st book) and Created for His Glory (2nd), by Jim Berg, comprise a pair of books that is HANDS DOWN the most practical work on biblical Christian growth available. Changed Into His Image covers the biblical teaching of sanctification (Christian growth), the frustrations of an idle Christian life, and how a Christian can overcome his old sinful nature through spending time with God. The second book, Created for His Glory is just as phenomenal, and takes the Christian the next step in understanding Christianity as the Creator designed it to be. Both are MUST OWN works for any Christian desiring to grow spiritually according to God's Word. I will sing it's praises 'til my dying day--it's worth its weight in gold. Buy 1 for you and 2 to give away!
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Summary: Excellent source for Bible teachers, Pastors, & Christians
Review: Dr. Berg begins with showing from the Bible the state of mankind...a sinner. One can not truely be "Changed into His Image" without first putting himself in his proper place...a sinner. From there Dr. Berg goes on to show how the believer can apply Biblical principles to life so that they can truely be "Changed into His Image."This is an excellent book for Bible teachers, small group leaders, Pastors, and every Christian. I am currently reading it for the second time and am getting more out of the book. This is a must read for all Christians.
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Summary: A GREAT and very down to earth book on becoming Christ-like
Review: Jim Berg has done a superb job in writing about the subject of sanctification. Down through the years, sanctification (how the Christian is progressively changed so that he or she is more like Christ) has often been misunderstood and misrepresented by preachers and believers alike. Today, more than ever before, many believers and even pastors donÕt correctly understand this vital subject. The author, rather than using a lot of difficult theological terminology, has used many practical examples from everyday life to to show the believer how he can truly change. Through out the book, he points the believer to GodÕs Word which truly does have the answers for any believer who wants to become more like Christ. If you donÕt have a clear picture of how you can change and become more like Christ, this is the book for you. If your Christian life has become stale, this book will no doubt open you eyes to your need for REAL, LASTING CHANGE. The author will show you how you can get more out of GodÕs Word and develop a closer relationship to the Lord. This book is written in a way that it will be very helpful, to parents, pastors, and disciplers, alike. ÒChanged into His ImageÓt will be a real asset to anyone who wants to become more like Christ or anyone who wants to help someone else along this life changing path. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: An Essential Primer to the Successful Christian Experience
Review: More than a few people have recommended this book as a tool to grow in Christ. And I have read this book and been amazed at Jim Berg's clear understanding of the Scripture and gifted ability to express that in a way that causes the believer to think and change. Changed Into His Image is Bible-based and yet it is clear and relevant to life situations. For all those who wish to become like Christ, who want to experience more than rote Christianity, who wish be something for God, this book is a must. What makes this book good is that it is systematic, well organized and personal. He has riveting, dead-on illustrations that bring the Scriptures to life. I would whole-heartedly reccommend this book to anyone who wishes to advance in God's kingdom. It is the most thoroughly, Bible-based book on Christian growth I have ever come in contact with. It is great not only for personal study, but for group lessons and youth sessions. Make a small investment, buy this book and watch it change your life.
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Summary: Essential for growing Christians and those who lead them!
Review: My first exposure to Jim Berg's book was as a student in my church's Sunday school class. Our church leaders taught an overview of this book's main points over a period of about three months. However, it was not until I actually sat down and read the book for myself that I began to appreciate it fully. Berg goes to great lengths to dispel many popular misconceptions about the Christian life and how biblical change occurs. He then draws heavily on the authority of scripture to contrast the world's way with God's plan for sanctifying his children. There are illustrations a-plenty and even a few hypothetical examples to show what these principles look like in "real life." At the end of each chapter is a section called "Time for Reflection" which encourages the reader to make the leap from doctrinal theory to personal application. Each chapter also includes "Words for Disciple Makers," which are targeted toward church leaders and provide useful insights in how to apply these truths as pastors, teachers and counselors. Finally, the book includes appendices with various charts and self-evaluation exercises, and words of counsel to Christians facing different types of issues, such as worry or anger. Overall I was quite pleased with this book, and vacillated between giving it four or five stars. I settled on four because at times the reading got a little dry, while at other times it seemed too "theological" for many readers or too rudimentary for more mature believers -- in other words, the target audience seemed to shift around a fair bit. One last note, for what it's worth, the author's affiliation is of the fundamentalist Bob Jones University persuasion, and all scripture references are to the KJV. Even though my background is somewhat less conservative, I don't think this detracts from the overall value of the book (although others may think it does). I have definitely been challenged by this book, and have seen some areas in my Christian walk that could stand some adjustment. Absolutely worth reading, in my opinion.
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Summary: Essential for growing Christians and those who lead them!
Review: My first exposure to Jim Berg's book was as a student in my church's Sunday school class. Our church leaders taught an overview of this book's main points over a period of about three months. However, it was not until I actually sat down and read the book for myself that I began to appreciate it fully. Berg goes to great lengths to dispel many popular misconceptions about the Christian life and how biblical change occurs. He then draws heavily on the authority of scripture to contrast the world's way with God's plan for sanctifying his children. There are illustrations a-plenty and even a few hypothetical examples to show what these principles look like in "real life." At the end of each chapter is a section called "Time for Reflection" which encourages the reader to make the leap from doctrinal theory to personal application. Each chapter also includes "Words for Disciple Makers," which are targeted toward church leaders and provide useful insights in how to apply these truths as pastors, teachers and counselors. Finally, the book includes appendices with various charts and self-evaluation exercises, and words of counsel to Christians facing different types of issues, such as worry or anger. Overall I was quite pleased with this book, and vacillated between giving it four or five stars. I settled on four because at times the reading got a little dry, while at other times it seemed too "theological" for many readers or too rudimentary for more mature believers -- in other words, the target audience seemed to shift around a fair bit. One last note, for what it's worth, the author's affiliation is of the fundamentalist Bob Jones University persuasion, and all scripture references are to the KJV. Even though my background is somewhat less conservative, I don't think this detracts from the overall value of the book (although others may think it does). I have definitely been challenged by this book, and have seen some areas in my Christian walk that could stand some adjustment. Absolutely worth reading, in my opinion.
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