Grace the Power to Change [Paperback]

James B. Richards (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1993

Christians everywhere have been missing the truth about grace––and the result is defeat and frustration. In this life–changing book, Dr. James Richards unfolds the mystery of grace, which is God's ability working in you to do what you cannot. It is the power to change. Take to heart the principles in this book, and discover the dimension of Christian living that Jesus called "easy and light." Relax and let the grace of God change your heart! This is a must–read for every believer!

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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From the Back Cover

There are many things that we all believe yet do not experience. We all want victory, yet few find it. One of our greatest frustrations is that much of what we believe really doesn't work. Too often we spend our lives struggling with the same issues. The feeling of defeat can be agonizing.

It is as if we are caught in a maze of formulas and rules. We know there's something missing, but we're not sure what. In our search for truth, we lose our way among the dos and don'ts of religion. Christians everywhere have been missing the truth about grace––and the result is defeat and frustration.

In this life–changing book, Dr. James Richards unfolds the mystery of grace. You will find the power to overcome instead of repeatedly seeking forgiveness. You will conquer personal issues instead of enduring them. You will discover God's power of effortless change instead of your best effort to change. This reality will transform everything you are experiencing with God.

Grace: The Power to Change will bring you into the dimension of Christian living that Jesus called "easy and light." This is a must–read for every believer!
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

James Richards is an author, teacher, theologian, and businessman. His success in these areas has placed him in demand as a speaker and personal advisor to business, clergy, and leaders. His personal process of emerging from years of pain, dysfunction, and deep bitterness has given him proven tools for freedom from personal pain. While he holds degrees in theology, human behavior, and medicine, his teaching is simple, well rounded, understandable, and easy to apply. The results have been proven in nearly 30 years of personal, professional, and clinical application. The end result of applying his teachings and methods includes a peaceful, productive life of loving, meaningful relationships. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 179 pages
• Publisher: Impact Ministries (December 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0924748079
• ISBN-13: 978-0924748073
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,698,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James Richards is a pioneer in the field of faith-based human development. He has combined spirituality, energy medicine, scientific concepts and human intuition into a philosophical approach that brings about congruence in spirit, soul and body, resulting in incredible breakthroughs in health, emotional management and financial abundance. He is a life coach, consultant, teacher and motivational trainer. He holds doctorates in Theology, Oriental Medicine and Human Behavior. He was awarded an honorary doctorate for years of service in the Philippines. His many certifications include: substance abuse counselor, detox specialist, herbalist, handwriting analysis, EFT, energy medicine and an impressive number of additional certifications and training certificates.

Dr. Richards has been successful as an entrepreneur who has built several
successful businesses ranging from contracting to real estate to marketing.

As a national best-selling author, Dr. Richards has written several books
that have sold several million copies around the world. His most noted work is Heart Physics®, a life renewal program designed to equip people to transform any aspect of their life through changing the beliefs of their heart.

When asked why he has studied such a broad field his answer is
simple: "If it helps people, I want to understand it!"

The goal of all his work is to "help people experience wholeness: spirit, soul and body!"

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gospel, May 28, 2001

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Will Riddle "and Jaime Riddle" (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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I have been searching for the truth now with all that I am for several years, and I believe that this book comes the closest I've found so far to presenting a totally scriptural Gospel, that is neither based on "cheap grace" or a legalistic grace negating self-righteousness. This book is very intensive on the Word, with few anecdotes, or personal notes, and its aim is to get you to fully believe and trust God's grace in every area of your life, and believe that that grace will change you and empower you to live the Christian life you've wanted to live since you got saved but couldn't. God bless your search for Him and His Kingdom!!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From mediocre Christianity to High Definition living, February 16, 2004

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This review is from: Grace: The Power To Change (Paperback)

My life I would say has literally changed after reading this book. One time reading is not enough. We need to sit with this book and the Bible and go hand in hand.

I have stopped laboring for God after I read it. Now I am at peace and rest. Because Christ has completed the work. I don't have to conquer any sins anymore, because he accomplished his mission on the cross. All I have to do is to say to myself Christ has finished the work. He has stripped Satan of all his powers and gained victory. Even death couldn't defeat him. Now I have the same victory too, where all evil is under my feet through Christ. As the book says where man's strength ends, God's strength begins.

MUST READ!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tired of performing for God?, November 29, 1999

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Jill Elaine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grace the Power to Change (Paperback)

In this book, Jim Richards graphically spells out the message of God's uncondtional love and acceptance of mankind... not just the believer. This book is challenging and insightful into tearing down the myths of legalism and right standing with God. Grace is God's ability and power to change... And in this book, Dr. Richards helps the reader understand, perhaps for the first time, how to truly make God's grace come alive in our everyday life. A must read for anyone searching for the truth about the nature of God!