“These little books are directly targeted to the issues that we all face and they hit the bulls-eye. They are faithful to Scripture and they demonstrate insight into its application. Churches need to make these available for their congregations.” — John MacArthur
“Why can’t I change?”
Have you ever asked this? Maybe you want more discipline in your eating habits. Or perhaps you struggle to keep your spending under control or maintain daily Bible reading and prayer. Change is hard, and our attempts often result in failure. This booklet explains that it is the gospel—what God has done for us—that is the key to change and that empowers us to make changes that will please God.
Recommended For
- Anyone who is serious about making progress in the Christian life
- People who are struggling with besetting sins and habits
- Counselors, ministers and Christian workers who are helping people who seem to be trapped in certain situations
A Strongly Endorsed Title
Dr. Jim Newheiser explains, clearly and concisely, what God’s Word teaches about the dynamics that enable deep transformation of our desires and behavior. He shows how God’s grace in Christ ignites our response of love for God, and how the Spirit of God uses the gospel itself to motivate and empower us to resist habits and appetites that breed shame and defeat. He also demonstrates from the Scriptures the complementary truth that we need in our struggle against sin: that the grand indicatives of what Jesus has done for us and the assurance of the Father’s invincible love toward us are intended not to make us passive, but to sustain our hope and to fire our resolve to fight sin and pursue Christlike holiness and love.
—Dennis E. Johnson, Professor, Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary, California, USA
It’s easy to see areas that need changing in our lives and, as Christians, we long for change that will glorify God. But, how is change accomplished? In this helpful booklet, Jim Newheiser reminds us that change begins and is sustained by the power of Christ through the gospel and that through that same gospel we are enabled to respond. I highly recommend it!
—Elyse Fitzpatrick
In this little gem, Dr. Newheiser hits the nail squarely on the head! Both you and your disciples will profit from it. Read it and use it with confidence in Christ.
—George C Scipione, Director of the Biblical Counseling Institute, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
“A byproduct of years of careful thinking by a bright-minded and caring counselor, this little book is densely packed with biblical guidance for any who are interested in transformation for themselves and others. I rejoice in the attention that this book gives to God as the Author of change and to the role played by gospel indicatives and imperatives in nurturing and directing the process of change. Readers will find much hope and help here!”
—Milton Vincent, Author of “The Gospel Primer”
