Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard
Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard
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Renovation of the Heart
Putting on the Character of Christ

Author: Dallas Willard

Narrator: Dallas Willard

Unabridged: 13 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2005


Synopsis

A high school student reared in a Christian home turns to drugs and alcohol. A woman tries to stop criticizing others—for ten years. A father knows he needs more patience with his children, but his efforts seem in vain. // What do these people have in common? They are all in desperate need of further renovation of the heart, of transformation of the spirit. But just what is this transformation? Author Dallas Willard explains that its ideal end is when "all of the essential parts of the human self are effectively organized around God, as they are restored and sustained by Him. Spiritual transformation in Christ is the process leading to that ideal end, and its result is love of God with all of the heart, soul, mind, and strength, and of the neighbor as oneself." // Although you may acknowledge this as the ideal, you may still wonder how to get there? Renovation of the Heart helps to answer that inquiry. 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. It describes common misunderstandings about our human nature and the discipleship process. Most important, it outlines the general pattern of personal transformation—not as a formula, but as a systematic process that we have the responsibility to undertake as intentional apprentices of Jesus. Only then will our transformation be accomplished, through interaction with the grace of God in Christ, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and spiritual treasures stored in the body of Christ. //We aren't born again to stay the way we are. But how many times have we looked around us in dismay at the lack of spiritual maturity in fellow believers? There's good news. You can experience significant growth in your Christian walk, shed sinful habits, and increasingly take on the character of Christ. Willard calls this "the transformation of the spirit"—a divine process that "brings every element in our being, working from inside out, into harmony with the will of God or the kingdom of God."

About Dallas Willard

Dallas Willard (1935–2013) was a professor at the University of Southern California’s School of Philosophy from 1965 until his retirement in 2012. His groundbreaking books The Divine Conspiracy, The Great Omission, Knowing Christ Today, The Spirit of the Disciplines, Renovation of the Heart, and Hearing God forever changed the way thousands of Christians experience their faith.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Adam on January 20, 2024

Dallas doesn’t miss and Jan Johnson’s contributions helped break down some big ideas into bite-sized pieces.......more

Goodreads review by karen on October 31, 2015

Putting "renovation of the heart" to practice I am so happy someone recommended this book to me. I have been reading it on a daily basis and has been a great guide to putting spiritual disciplines to practice in unique ways. Although I think it would be more useful to do with a small group or in comm......more

Goodreads review by D.J. on December 01, 2022

I'm sure I was told about this book when I read Dallas Willard's Renovation of the Heart, but I must not have wanted to buy another book. This daily practice guide written with Jan Johnson would have been so helpful. I struggled with reading the original Willard book, partly because I was reading it......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on November 14, 2022

I think I would give this 3.5 stars. I am in the process of trying to implement more daily habits into my routine so I did this daily devotional. I like the idea of devotionals, but the hardest part is the application of it, participating in the practice. I found that the application practices they......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly on June 08, 2023

Spiritual formation is something I’m understanding a little bit more as my awareness for God increases. I’m sure I’ll never fully be who God wants me to be- but I’m trying my hardest. This book is amazing......more