Changed Into His Likeness: A Biblical Theology Of Personal Transformation by J.

Description: Changed Into His Likeness by J. Gary Millar Explores a key issue in biblical theology and the Christian life FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When it comes to the Christian life, what exactly can we expect with regard to personal transformation?Gary Millar addresses this most basic question. He explores the nature of gospel-shaped change, exposing the dangers of both promising too much and expecting too little. The central part of his study focuses on life in the middle - between the change that is brought about when we become Christians, and the final change in which we will be raised with Christ.Millar reads the character studies of major Old Testament figures as depicting a moral decline throughout their lives, and their innate sinfulness and lack of change. This problem is resolved by a new covenant that promises both individual and corporate transformation in the power of the Spirit. The New Testament presents this as a rich and complex process that cannot be contained or adequately described by a single set of images. Transformation is real, deep-rooted and far-reaching.In developing an integrated biblical theology of transformation, Millar draws on the contributions of some key theologians, including Augustine, Aquinas, Calvin, Edwards and Owen, and concludes with a careful synthesis. Author Biography J. Gary Millar is Principal of Queensland Theological College, Australia. Previously he served as a minister in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. His books include Now Choose Life, Calling on the Name of the Lord and commentaries on Deuteronomy, Kings and 2 Corinthians. Table of Contents Series prefaceAuthors prefaceAbbreviations1 Clearing the groundIntroduction: Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?What is change?Why is it so hard?Can personal change actually happen? The gospel and transformationOn solid ground: developing a biblical theology of personal changeConclusion: Life in the middle2 On being us – biblical anthropology and personal transformationIntroduction: Skirting the anthropological abyssA helpful starting point: some reflections on psychology, neuroscience and quantumphysicsHow does the Bible talk about us?Why this really, really matters!Conclusion: holistic dualism, dualistic holism, substance dualism,integrative dualism, Christian Aristotelian Platonism and biblical commonsense!3 Can a leopard change its spots?IntroductionPlus ça change… (Or Character studies revisited!)The state of the nationWhat kind of change does the Old Testament promise?Some objections consideredConclusion: So what are we waiting for?4 On wine and wineskinsIntroduction: The difference Jesus makesJesus, the law and the gospelPaul and the dynamics of changePeter on why things can get betterJames on a life that matches the truthJohn on life, love and happinessHebrews and the new covenant lifeConclusion5 Pursuing changeIntroductionThe inner life and biblical changeAugustine, Aquinas, Edwards, Chalmers, Lewis and SmithChristology and biblical changeCalvinPiety and biblical changeOwen, Newton, Wesley, Warfield and the Biblical Counselling MovementConclusion6 Changed into his likenessIntroduction: A biblical theology of transformationTransformation is a New Testament realityGod actually changes usGod changes us through the gospelGod changes us by enabling us to respond in repentance and faithGod changes us in the church and in the worldGod changes us as we persevereConclusion: Changed into his likenessBibliography Review Gary Millar … not only traces the development of the theme of personal transformation across the canon, but also probes the extent to which such a vision has (or has not!) been captured by an array of thinkers in the history of the church. Then, reflecting his own commitments as a pastor-theologian, he puts together the whole and demonstrates that the best practical application emerges from the most integrated biblical theology. * D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA * Promotional Explores a key issue in biblical theology and the Christian life Details ISBN1789741815 ISBN-10 1789741815 ISBN-13 9781789741810 Format Paperback Year 2021 Author J. Gary Millar Publication Date 2021-05-20 Short Title Changed into His Likeness Language English DEWEY 248 Pages 288 UK Release Date 2021-05-20 Imprint Apollos Place of Publication Nottingham Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-05-20 NZ Release Date 2021-05-20 Publisher Inter-Varsity Press Series New Studies in Biblical Theology Subtitle A Biblical Theology Of Personal Transformation Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131984642;

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