putting on the character of Christ Willard, Dallas 1935-2013 creator text bibliography cou Colorado Springs, Colo NavPress ©2002 2002 monographic eng

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269 pages ; 24 cm A bestselling author addresses a critical question for today: Why are so many Christians not growing closer to Christlikeness and still struggling with sinful strongholds? "Renovation of the Heart" establishes a foundational understanding of human nature and the process of bringing about change. It lays a foundation for understanding the ruin and restoration of humanity, by discussing human nature and its components, how they operate, and how they are renewed Introducing spiritual formation : the "beyond within" and the way of Jesus -- The heart in the system of human life -- Radical evil in the ruined soul -- Radical goodness restored to the soul -- Spiritual change : the reliable pattern -- Transforming the mind, 1 : spiritual formation and the thought life -- Transforming the mind, 2 : spiritual formation and our feelings -- Transforming the will (heart or spirit) and character -- Transforming the body -- Transforming our social dimension -- Transforming the soul -- The children of light and the light of the world -- Spiritual formation in the local congregation Dallas Willard Includes bibliographical references Spiritual formation 248.4 WIL 1 1576832961 9781576832967 DLC 020208 20250204113923.0 49011479 eng