Identity

Book Notes: Volume 7

Book Notes: Volume 7

Michael Gembola

Restoring the Imago Dei in a Dehumanizing Age

Restoring the Imago Dei in a Dehumanizing Age

A Course on Human Identity

February 12, 2026

A Course on Human Identity

More Than a Proof Text: “God sees you.” (Genesis 16)

December 11, 2025

More Than a Proof Text: “God sees you.” (Genesis 16)

The Messages We Receive

November 21, 2024

The Messages We Receive

Sex and Christ Crucified

Sex and Christ Crucified

When People Are Big and God Is Small (Second Edition)

When People Are Big and God Is Small (Second Edition)

Facing Weakness and Self-Doubt in Ministry

Facing Weakness and Self-Doubt in Ministry

How can I overcome my insecurities about how I look physically?

February 16, 2023

How can I overcome my insecurities about how I look physically?

How can I avoid the temptation to find my identity in my psychiatric diagnosis?

October 27, 2022

How can I avoid the temptation to find my identity in my psychiatric diagnosis?

More Than a Proof Text: “Your filthy clothes are gone.” (Zechariah 3)

More Than a Proof Text: “Your filthy clothes are gone.” (Zechariah 3)

Manliness for Every Husband

Manliness for Every Husband

How Do We Think Biblically About Personality Tests?

How Do We Think Biblically About Personality Tests?

Alasdair Groves

Why Cultural Context Matters in Biblical Counseling

Why Cultural Context Matters in Biblical Counseling

Esther Liu, Mike Emlet, Samuel J. Alex

Are You Getting in the Way of God's Work?

Are You Getting in the Way of God's Work?

The Danger of Comparison

January 5, 2022

The Danger of Comparison

Who Am I? How Should I Live?—Rethinking Identity in Christ

Who Am I? How Should I Live?—Rethinking Identity in Christ

Alexander C. Thermenos

Stories from Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners – Episode 5: Dave

Stories from Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners – Episode 5: Dave

Dave Casey, Mike Emlet

Stories from Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners – Episode 4: Jen

Stories from Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners – Episode 4: Jen

Stories from Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners - Episode 2: Rona

February 18, 2021

Stories from Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners - Episode 2: Rona

Mike Emlet, Rona Babb

Stories from Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners - Episode 1: Myriam

February 11, 2021

Stories from Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners - Episode 1: Myriam

An Open Letter to a Discouraged Saint

January 14, 2021

An Open Letter to a Discouraged Saint

Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us

December 23, 2020

Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us

I often don't feel good enough. How do I grow when the voice of shame is so convincing?

I often don't feel good enough. How do I grow when the voice of shame is so convincing?

A Man's Identity

A Man's Identity

10 Things You Should Know About the Priesthood

January 13, 2020

10 Things You Should Know About the Priesthood

Growing in Weakness: A Tribute to David Powlison

December 31, 2019

Growing in Weakness: A Tribute to David Powlison

The Priesthood of Believers: A Lens for Viewing the World

October 24, 2019

The Priesthood of Believers: A Lens for Viewing the World

Christian: You Are a Priest

September 25, 2019

Christian: You Are a Priest

Book Review

December 31, 2018

Book Review

The Priority of the Priesthood for Human Identity

August 31, 2018

The Priority of the Priesthood for Human Identity

Loving Others as Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners (Part 2)

August 31, 2018

Loving Others as Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners (Part 2)

More Than a Proof Text: “What is the deepest truth about who you are? God delights in you” (Zephaniah 3:17)

August 31, 2018

More Than a Proof Text: “What is the deepest truth about who you are? God delights in you” (Zephaniah 3:17)

Cecelia Bernhardt

Loving Others as Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners (Part 1)

Loving Others as Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners (Part 1)

Resumes Set Afire

November 13, 2017

Resumes Set Afire

Self-Hatred and the Loving Voice of God

August 31, 2017

Self-Hatred and the Loving Voice of God

Why David Powlison Wrote His Newest Book

August 22, 2017

Why David Powlison Wrote His Newest Book

What Is the Ultimate Goal of Sexual Renewal?

What Is the Ultimate Goal of Sexual Renewal?

Abiding in the Vine: Walking with Sexual Strugglers

August 31, 2016

Abiding in the Vine: Walking with Sexual Strugglers

How do we think biblically about cosmetic surgery?

August 29, 2016

How do we think biblically about cosmetic surgery?

Low self-esteem part 2: A case study

August 22, 2016

Low self-esteem part 2: A case study

Emptying ourselves

August 19, 2016

Emptying ourselves

What does temperament have to do with biblical counseling?

August 18, 2016

What does temperament have to do with biblical counseling?

What Is Paul Talking about in Romans 7?

August 12, 2016

What Is Paul Talking about in Romans 7?

You are a priest: Considering an underused identity

You are a priest: Considering an underused identity

I struggle with body image issues. What do I do?

I struggle with body image issues. What do I do?

Body Image Distortions

Body Image Distortions

Alasdair Groves, David Powlison

How does God view people?

How does God view people?

Low self-esteem Part 1: A case study

Low self-esteem Part 1: A case study

Letting go of pain

Letting go of pain

Ordinary Is the New Cool

Ordinary Is the New Cool

Emotions R’ Us: How changes in emotions impact families

Emotions R’ Us: How changes in emotions impact families

I am not giving thanks

I am not giving thanks

Who am I?

Who am I?

The Hunger Games: Appetite and identity

The Hunger Games: Appetite and identity

Sock puppets and other godly provisions

Sock puppets and other godly provisions

Shame Interrupted: He knows my name

Shame Interrupted: He knows my name

Being a Loser and the Freedom to Fail

Being a Loser and the Freedom to Fail

Superhuman ministry (Part 4)

Superhuman ministry (Part 4)

Superhuman ministry (Part 2)

Superhuman ministry (Part 2)

Superhuman ministry (Part 1)

Superhuman ministry (Part 1)

Superhuman ministry (Part 3)

Superhuman ministry (Part 3)

"Abba, Father!" The Cry of God’s Children

"Abba, Father!" The Cry of God’s Children

More Than a Proof Text: “When inner voices condemn, Christ speaks a better word” (Hebrews 12:24)

December 31, 2015

More Than a Proof Text: “When inner voices condemn, Christ speaks a better word” (Hebrews 12:24)

More Than a Proof Text: "You Are Dust—and God Gets That"

More Than a Proof Text: "You Are Dust—and God Gets That"

What Is Your Calling?

December 31, 2014

What Is Your Calling?

A House Built upon the Rock: Finding Our Identity in Christ

August 31, 2014

A House Built upon the Rock: Finding Our Identity in Christ

Pierce Taylor Hibbs

Bulimia: The new normal

January 29, 2013

Bulimia: The new normal

Feeling Lost in the Middle of Your Life

December 31, 2012

Feeling Lost in the Middle of Your Life

Paul David Tripp

My Fashion Fixation and an Unlikely Encounter with God

December 31, 2012

My Fashion Fixation and an Unlikely Encounter with God

Chasing Beauty

January 31, 2006

Chasing Beauty

Appearance is Everything: Reclaiming God’s Image in an Image-Obsessed Culture

September 30, 2005

Appearance is Everything: Reclaiming God’s Image in an Image-Obsessed Culture

Paul David Tripp

Little Moments That Change the World

September 30, 2005

Little Moments That Change the World

Paul David Tripp

A Heart Full of Pride

A Heart Full of Pride

Lost in the Middle: MidLife and the Grace of God

February 1, 2004

Lost in the Middle: MidLife and the Grace of God

Paul David Tripp

Identity and Story: A Counseling Transcript

January 31, 2004

Identity and Story: A Counseling Transcript

Paul David Tripp

Judging Others: The Danger of Playing God

September 30, 2002

Judging Others: The Danger of Playing God

Bond Slave—Romans 1:1-6

Bond Slave—Romans 1:1-6

The Present Glories of Redemption

January 31, 1999

The Present Glories of Redemption

Paul David Tripp

Your Looks: What the Voices Say and the Images Portray

January 31, 1997

Your Looks: What the Voices Say and the Images Portray

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Sex, Truth, and Scripture

Homosexuality: Current Thinking and Biblical Guidelines

“I Was A Transsexual Male...”: A Testimony to the Grace of God

Who Are We? Needs, Longings, and the Image of God in Man

September 30, 1994

Who Are We? Needs, Longings, and the Image of God in Man

The Concept of “Glory” as it Relates to the Christian’s Self-Image

The Concept of “Glory” as it Relates to the Christian’s Self-Image

Self-Esteem is Sweeping over America

December 31, 1989

Self-Esteem is Sweeping over America

George Scipione

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Summary and Conclusion

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Summary and Conclusion

John F. Bettler

Covering Ourselves

Covering Ourselves

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Part V: Denying Self (Part 5)

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Part V: Denying Self (Part 5)

John F. Bettler

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Part IV: Denying Self (Part 4)

December 31, 1984

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Part IV: Denying Self (Part 4)

John F. Bettler

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Part III: Denying Self

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Part III: Denying Self

John F. Bettler

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Part II: A Biblical Proposal

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image - Part II: A Biblical Proposal

John F. Bettler

Retirement - A Christian Option?

December 31, 1983

Retirement - A Christian Option?

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image

December 31, 1983

Gaining an Accurate Self-Image

John F. Bettler

Book Review

December 31, 1983

Book Review

Richard P. Belcher

Quaere

Quaere

John F. Bettler

Is Self-Esteem Proper For a Christian?

September 30, 1982

Is Self-Esteem Proper For a Christian?

Book Reviews

Book Reviews