Practical Grace; How the Gospel Transforms Character

Becoming a Christian implies becoming like Christ in character. But this radical change of nature is impossible to maintain by an act of sheer will, or by self-imposing moral restraint upon the fundamental drives of the heart – it takes a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit that comes when one’s mind is rewired by the overwhelming love of God displayed in the gospel. This is ultimately good news for those of us who have “tried” to live consistently with our faith, but are painfully aware of our shortcomings.