Transforming Into Christlikeness

The reason that I have written this book is to give you hope of true and lasting transformation. A hope that is built on the grace of God. I have seen, both in my own life as well as in the lives of countless other people, how the power of Jesus Christ heals, restores, transforms, and makes everything new again. This book is an invitation to dive into the depths of God ́s grace and to be transformed by the love of the Father and the finished work of Jesus Christ. It has been my goal to write it in a simple language to make it as accessible and readable as possible, but also to do it in an inspirational way. I have no intention to write a systematic explanation of the grace of God, but to share some of the insights I have gained through the years, as to how we are transformed by the grace of God. Hopefully, this book can be a source of encouragement and comfort for that process. The God of all grace will strengthen and establish you so that you can become everything that He has called you to be!

Change is what being a Christian is all about. The task of the Holy Spirit is to transform us into the image of Christ. This study is designed to help you cooperate with the change God desires in your life.

God has a plan and He is working His plan, one person at a time. His plan is to transformation each person uniquely into the likeness of His Son, Jesus. It is a very slow and lengthy process. And that is why those who want to participate in this transformation need to do everything possible to cooperate with God so as to help and not hinder His process. This little book will help guide the reader.

The final court of whether or not you are becoming like Jesus is not attending another church program but how you act in daily life. Christlike aims to change outward actions by inner spiritual growth through uncomplicated obedience in our relationship with God. Author Bill Hull uses his experience as a pastor and his background in disciplemaking and spiritual formation to show how Scripture memory plays an integral role in your discipleship. Explore what it means to be a Christian and what your role is in the kingdom of God.

"Sin and temptation are daily battles for every Christian (or at least they should be!). In this book, John Mabray will help you win those battles by pointing you again and again to Jesus Christ and His means of daily transforming grace as you face the most common and challenging temptations for us all." Robert C. (Ric) Cannada, Jr., Chancellor and CEO Reformed Theological Seminary, RTS System "Powerful and relevant ... . Comprehensive in scope and practical in approach. John Mabray provides transforming insights into God's word on the spiritual battles challenging every believer. His writings answer many questions for those who desire to live an effective and victorious Christian life." Dr. A. Pierre Guillermin Co-Founder and President Emeritus Liberty University "The seven deadly sins are just as deadly today as they were a thousand years ago. John Mabray makes that clear. He makes something else radiantly clear: only with, through, and in Christ can we conquer the evil that threatens our lives. The reader of this book will find extremely helpful spiritual direction for conquering the enemies of our souls." Sandy Willson, Senior Pastor Second Presbyterian Church Memphis, Tennessee This is the meatiest, most accessible, and most spiritually challenging book I have ever seen on the seven deadly sins. John Mabray is a superb preacher whose wisdom needs to be known widely. I recommend this book to every serious Christian. Gerald McDermott Jordan-Trexler Professor of Religion Roanoke College John Mabray serves as Senior Pastor of Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg, Virginia.

Represent God as holding us up through life problems and moving us along on our journey through life. The Lord’s while I was in the mud was with me and he carried my burdens, pain, past hurts and disappointments upon Himself. Meaning, the weight I felt in my soul is from the devastating blows of life experiences. The whole point of being on a journey is learning to love yourself with your imperfections because God does. God loves us all. As a person working on transforming to a change person each day becomes a part of my walk in faith. I cannot separate my faith and life without denying, one or the other. But faith and life interfaces within me as a part of my growth and transformation.