Christian Spirituality - Five views of sanctification

Perhaps one of the best books I' ve read recently - it will give you a reasonably good background to the various views on the topic of sanctification within the Protestant perspective i.e. Contemplative, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Reformed and Wesleyan. It is basically dealing with the call to be holy in the light of God's grace to us and our responsibility to have it worked out in our daily living for Him. Each section is presented and then debated by the individual contributors. These are from the faith alone perspective, represented by Gerhard Forde (Lutheran) the faith and the believers participation in the process represented by Sinclair Ferguson (Reformed) and Glenn Hinson (Contemplative). And then the unique role of the Holy Spirit in the process is taken up by Laurence Wood(Wesleyan) and Russell Spittler (Pentecostal).

Keep the Change

Author: Becky Tirabassi
Publisher: Integrity, Nashville, 2003

This books subtitle, 'Breaking Through to Permanent Transformation' reflects the holiness aspect that is promoted in an non-agressive manner. Although the book may be accused by some as using secular techniques it is still none-the-less, in my opinion, clearly Christian in its witness. Keep the Change encourages you to take an honest look at what makes you tick(includes a personality profile questionnaire), what inhibits and what will help you develop into the person that could be. It helps you gain perspective by developing strategy, taming your temperament, telling the truth and establishing accountability.

A nice easy read with plenty of anecdotes.