What does it take for lasting change to take root in your life?
If you’ve ever tried, failed, and wondered why, you need How People Change. This book explains the biblical pattern for change in a clear, practical way you can apply to the challenges of daily life. But change involves more than a biblical formula. It relies on bringing your heart directly to the foot of the cross and allowing Jesus to change not just your behavior but your core desires and motivations. In this updated edition, insightful discussion questions help you see how God is at work to make you the person you were created to be. That powerful, loving, redemptive relationship is at the heart of all positive change you experience.
"This book is applied theology. It's about heat, thorns, the cross, and fruit. It's about present grace. In sixteen short and well-illustrated chapters, the wonderful prospect of change for the good is held out for the reader. We are called to consider our circumstances and our responses to them, and beneath that to examine our hearts' desires and to turn afresh to Christ's cross."
Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC
"It's encouraging to know that, in God's hands, the winds of adversity that batter our lives are also agents of fruitful change in us. Paul Tripp and Tim Lane have done us all a favor by leading us down that path of change and teaching us how to embrace God's transforming work in our hearts."
Carolyn Custis James, Author of When Life and Beliefs Collide
"Change doesn't happen overnight for the Christian. It's a lifelong journey. Paul Tripp and Tim Lane masterfully guide us along the biblical path that points us to the cross and a lifestyle of faith and repentance. I recommend this book to all Christians who desire to grow in their relationship with God."
Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College
"Governments and agencies can legislate for people, resource people, teach people, but they can't change people. Jesus Christ can! It's that people-changing gospel that these study guides apply clearly, deeply, and perceptively to the relationships that Christians have with friends, neighbors, and families. London City Mission uses this material for training our entire team of 120 who are engaged in patient, sensitive, personal evangelism. These guides are an excellent—even an essential—preparation for that great work."
John Nicholls, Former Chief Executive, London City Mission, UK
"There are very few resources I find more useful than CCEF's study guides. God changes people by conforming their hearts into his likeness, and How People Change will help your laypeople to understand this more clearly. If you want to know why people do the things they do, this resource is for you!"
Deepak Reju, Associate Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist, Washington, DC
"How People Change is a distinctively biblical look at the heart's struggle with sin, its consequences, and God's prescription for it. It has given me fresh insight into my own struggles and better equipped me to help those in my congregation with theirs. I enthusiastically recommend it."
Ken Brown, Pastor, Community Baptist, New Boston, MI
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This brings a refreshing look at the walk of a believer. It uses well applied principles related to real life struggles. Many of the trials mentioned applied to my circumstances but reminded me my value is found in who I am "in Christ." Whether you to are building your walk with the Lord or need to rejuvenate your faith this book is a winner!
Excellent book. Very easy to put into practice. Exalts Christ by pointing to him as the only true source of life and change.
When I first read the title I thought it was going to be about a couple of tips to how to change. This book goes beyond what I thought; it's a super deep book. This book content will change your life forever. Persevere in reading it all, before you have an opinion about it.
How People Change has the potential to change any Christian's life. Lane and Tripp point out that change is a process and needs to be done in a community of believers. At the core of their message is the gospel and the person of Christ. Change is possible with a firm understanding of the gospel and the willingness to be shape and pruned by the Holy Spirit.
The simple message of this book is that when the gospel is truly applied to one's life - whether an individual or a church - transformation happens.
This is a well-written, helpful book. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to make changes in their own life or help others.
This book is a good book that focuses on the heart of true Biblical change. That is our relationship with Christ. I do not agree with all of what is said in this book, but overall it is an excellent guide to true Biblical, Christ centered transformation should look like.
NOTE: this is a workbook to go along with a DVD session--not the actual book!! This was my fault because I just didn't look long enough/more carefully, but don't want other folks to make the same mistake.
This book is very effective with the workbook! Great insight but if one is truly in the market to change, the person reading the book must be wiling to do the work and answer the questions honestly to make a lasting change. Biblically based and focuses on heart changed.
What a helpful book! I have finished it and started over again. Definitely a book for those who want to grow and mature in their Christian walk. It would be a great book for small group or Sunday school as well as a personal read.
