In His Image

Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher.  She has a background in women's ministry, and has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts.  She is the author of Women of the Word and None Like Him.

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Sometimes we ask "What is God's will for my life?" when we should really be asking "Who should I be?"  The Bible has an answer:  Be like the very image of God.

By exploring ten characteristics of who God is - holy, loving, just, good, merciful, gracious, faithful, patient, truthful, and wise - this book helps us understand who God intends for us to be.  Through Christ, the perfect reflection of the image of God, we will discover how God's own attributes impact how we live, leading to freedom and purpose as we follow His will and are conformed to His image.

My Thoughts:
I have done a few of Wilkin's Bible studies and have great respect and appreciation for her high view of God and the study of His Word.  I'm reading/studying my way through her most recent book, In His Image, and I can tell you it is NOT one to miss out on.

"All of God's attributes are defined by His holiness and should not be emphasized above or apart from His holiness."

Wilkin's writing is robust in its content but as inviting as a chat with a friend.  Her desire for the reader to know and love God and then adjust one's life accordingly comes through strong.  

Each chapter covers a characteristic of God that we as believers are to adopt and live out.  Wilkin speaks to practical ways we can do this.  Included at the end of each chapter is a list of Scriptures for further study/reflection of the characteristic covered and questions for further discussion.  The book is great for personal/devotional reading but would also be an awesome resource for small group studies.  I can not recommend In His Image highly enough!

*I was provided a complimentary digital copy of the book by the publisher.  All opinions here are my own.

Blessings,
Jennifer