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About

In this time-tested resource for spiritual growth and disciple making, biblical counselor Jim Berg guides readers to understand their sinful nature, renew their minds, and live in a way that pleases God and allows them to better serve him. With a compassionate voice and keen understanding of the human heart’s condition, Berg charts a clear roadmap to genuine, biblical heart change in each chapter.

Both new and mature believers will find Changed into His Image full of rich encouragement and practical exercises to help them to grow in love for their Savior and service to him.

This is a revised and updated edition of Jim Berg’s 1999 classic work by the same title.

Endorsements

“A friend once asked me to list the five best books I had ever read. Changed into His Image was, and still is, one of them. . . . An organized, thoughtful, resolute, and compassionate volume.”

—Mark E. Shaw, Founder, Truth in Love Ministries

“A foundational study. . . .Theologically sound and practically effective.”

—Nicolas Ellen, Pastor, Community of Faith Bible Church, Houston, Texas

“Few books made such an early impact on our church as did Jim Berg’s Changed into His Image. . . . Jim’s organization, style, illustrations, and thoroughness combine to make this book a classic for personal sanctification.”

—Kevin Carson, Department Chair of Biblical Counseling, Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

“Dad is a gifted, passionate, and compassionate communicator, illustrating truth in a way that is easily understandable to any Christian who desires to grow in Christlikeness. We are proud to say that Dad still faithfully lives according to the biblical truths contained in this book.”

—Kirsten Berg Daulton, Angela Berg McMorris, Michelle Berg Radford

“A modern book of Proverbs. As a reader, you feel like a kind, wise, life-tested father is sitting down with you to share what he’s learned about the heart of the Christian life and living it out earnestly. Filled with memorable analogies and thoughtful applications, this book points you constantly toward maturity in Christ.”

—Alasdair Groves, Executive Director, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation

The Author

Jim Berg

Jim Berg is a certified biblical counselor as well as a professor of biblical counseling at BJU Seminary in Greenville, South Carolina, and the founder of Freedom That Lasts Ministries. He is the author of numerous books, including Essential Virtues: Marks of the Christ-Centered Life and Created for His Glory: God’s Purpose for Redeeming Your Life.

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