
Christ Formed in You:
The Power of the Gospel for Personal Change
Brian Hedges (Shepherd Press, 2010)
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In this book, Brian Hedges firmly places the process of spiritual formation within the framework of Scripture's larger story of God's plan to restore the image of God in humanity. Hedges essentially grounds the process of sanctification (growth in Christ-likeness) in: 1) the biblical story-line of creation, fall, redemption, and new creation; and 2) the gospel of Jesus Christ. Along the way, Hedges addresses such subjects as Christ's work on the cross (e.g. substitution, propitiation, redemption, reconciliation, victory); provides a closer look at the doctrines of justification, regeneration, and sanctification; and deals with a number of practical issues such as mortifying sin, spiritual growth, spiritual disciplines, suffering, and community. This book skilfully brings together Biblical Theology and Systematic Theology and is highly recommended.
Introduction
Part One: The Foundations for Personal Change
1. Restoring God's Broken Image: The Goal
2. The Key to Transformation: The Gospel
3. The Curse Is Canceled: Justification
4. The Cure Has Begun: The Heart
5. Closing the Gap: Sanctification
Part Two: The Pattern of Personal Change
6. Captivated By Beauty: Holiness
7. Killing Sin: Mortification
8. Growing In Grace: Vivification
9. The Quest for Joy: Motivation
Part Three: The Means of Personal Change
10. Training in the Spirit: Disciplines
11. The Refiner's Fire: Suffering
12. Life Together: Community

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