Stephen Viars

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Dedication

Introduction: Your Identity Is a Powerful Part of Your Story

Chapter 1—You Are Created

Chapter 2—You Have a God-Created Purpose

Chapter 3—You Are Fallen

Chapter 4—You Are Loved

Chapter 5—You Are Redeemed

Chapter 6—You Are Adopted

Chapter 7—You Are Forgiven

Chapter 8—You Are United with Christ

Chapter 9—You Are Righteous

Chapter 10—You Are Indwelled

Chapter 11—You Are a Worshipper

Chapter 12—You Are a Sinner

Chapter 13—You Are a Sufferer

Chapter 14—You Are a Believer

Chapter 15—You Are a Thinker

Chapter 16—You Long Deeply

Chapter 17—You Are Volitional

Chapter 18—You Are Emotional

Chapter 19—You Are an Actor

Chapter 20—You Are a Speaker

Chapter 21—You Are Prayerful

Chapter 22—You Are Blessed

Chapter 23—You Are Growing

Chapter 24—You Are a Lamb

Chapter 25—You Are an Ambassador

Chapter 26—You Are Victorious

Chapter 27—You Are Hopeful

Chapter 28—You Are a Soldier

Chapter 29—You Are a Student

Chapter 30—You Are Going Home

Chapter 31—What Do You Believe?

Bibliography

Notes

About the Publisher

See Yourself Through God’s Eyes   
  
Who are you? You carry your answer to that question around your home, community, workplace, and church. But how does your self-image compare to God’s perfect understanding of you?  
  
In Do You Believe What God Says About You?, pastor and Christian counselor Stephen Viars encourages you to trade misgivings about your identity for the Bible’s life-changing affirmations of who you were made to be. You will

- let go of the painful thoughts and feelings that accompany a broken self-image
- develop positive habits for your mind and body that empower you to daily put God’s truths about your worth into practice
- grow in your love for Jesus as you realize how His death, burial, and resurrection have eternally changed who you are able to be

  
Perfect for personal use or group study, and an ideal resource for biblical counselors, this book offers 31 chapters that feature inspiring insights, practical illustrations, helpful journaling questions, and guided prayers that will help you define your identity as God does.

__Stephen Viars__ earned his DMin degree in biblical counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and has served as a pastor and biblical counselor for more than 30 years at Faith Church and Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries in Lafayette, Indiana. He serves on the boards of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, The Biblical Counseling Coalition, Vision of Hope, and the Faith Community Development Corporation, and is a frequent speaker at conferences, colleges, and seminaries in the United States and abroad.

__See Yourself Through God's Eyes__   
  
Who are you? You carry your answer to that question around your home, community, workplace, and church. But how does your self-image compare to God's perfect understanding of you?  
  
In Do You Believe What God Says About You?, pastor and Christian counselor Stephen Viars encourages you to trade misgivings about your identity for the Bible's life-changing affirmations of who you were made to be. You will - let go of the painful thoughts and feelings that accompany a broken self-image
- develop positive habits for your mind and body that empower you to daily put God's truths about your worth into practice
- grow in your love for Jesus as you realize how His death, burial, and resurrection have eternally changed who you are able to be

  
Perfect for personal use or group study, and an ideal resource for biblical counselors, this book offers 31 chapters that feature inspiring insights, practical illustrations, helpful journaling questions, and guided prayers that will help you define your identity as God does.

"There are few counseling issues that do not circle back to the matter of our identity in Christ. Steve Viars has written the book I've been looking for that lays out clear, biblical truth about who we are. The format—31 brief, focused chapters—along with the personal reflections and group discussion questions make this usable in a variety of settings. Steve's passion for God's Word and God's Word about us is evident in every chapter and every question. I will be commending this book for years to come."  
__—Jonathan D. Holmes, pastor of counseling, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, OH; executive director, Fieldstone Counseling__

"Steve Viars brings his decades of experience as a pastor and a counselor in this wonderful 31-day resource. He weaves biblical exposition, sound theology, and practical application into an engaging narrative. The short, readable chapters make this a perfect tool for basic discipleship."  
__—Dr. Jim Newheiser, director of the Christian counseling program, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC; executive director, IBCD (Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship)__

"Cultural expectations, worries, fears, and the unexpected traumatic tragedies of life leave their mark and tend to dramatically shape one's identity. These shaping influences can harden into an inherently ungodly view of self. Steve has produced a helpful 31-day study for a redefined and biblical view of self. If you are a believer in Christ and are battling debilitating thoughts, you need to carefully read this book. It will give you the guidance to view yourself correctly from God's perspective!"  
__—Dr. John D. Street, graduate professor, The Master's University and Seminary; president, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors__

"This is a timely and creative discipleship tool for a culture confused about personal identity in ways that lead to personal and cultural devastation. Learn from biblical truths as they are applied by a diverse group of believers who wrestle with identity problems, and discover how believing what God says about you can set you free!"  
__—Dr. A. Charles Ware, executive director of Grace Relations; professor__

"God has a vantage point on your identity. His Word speaks clearly about who you are and what you should believe. This wonderful book challenges and rearranges our thinking about ourselves around Scripture. It offers a superb primer for new believers and a marvelous refresher for older saints."  
__—Deepak Reju, PhD, pastor of biblical counseling and family ministry, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC__

"As a follower of God, it is important to know who you are through the eyes of God. Steve has put together helpful insights to guide you into that reality."  
__—Dr. Nicolas Ellen, president, Expository Counseling Training Center__

"In a day when 'what I think about me' seems supreme, Steve tells me not only what God thinks about me, but how embracing God's thoughts about me transforms me. Steve provides 31 practical, theologically anchored descriptions of a believer's identity in Christ, each marked by careful biblical exposition and meaningful life application. Plus, the conversations among his book characters add enjoyment to each chapter."  
__—Robert D. Jones, DMin, DTheol, biblical counseling professor, Southern Seminary, Louisville, KY__

"As a careful student of the Bible, a seasoned pastor, and a wise counselor, Steve has penned one of the most unique and helpful books I've read in a long time. His creative style and conversational tone, presented through a small-group setting, engage the reader and make vital biblical teaching come alive in a winsome and life-transforming way. I commend this book with enthusiasm."  
__—Paul Tautges, senior pastor, Cornerstone Community Church, Mayfield Heights, OH; author, Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace__

"With so much confusion about identity, Steve helps us to see this is an issue of faith. Will we believe what God says about us, or the ever-changing narrative of our feelings and our culture? This 31-day resource keeps you face to face with God's truthful declarations about you so that you may see the person you really are. "  
__—T. Dale Johnson, Jr, PhD, executive director, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors; associate professor of biblical counseling, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO__

"There are few counseling issues that do not circle back to the matter of our identity in Christ. Steve Viars has written the book I've been looking for that lays out clear, biblical truth about who we are. The format—31 brief, focused chapters—along with the personal reflections and group discussion questions make this usable in a variety of settings. Steve's passion for God's Word and God's Word about us is evident in every chapter and every question. I will be commending this book for years to come."  
__—Jonathan D. Holmes, pastor of counseling, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, OH; executive director, Fieldstone Counseling__

"Steve Viars brings his decades of experience as a pastor and a counselor in this wonderful 31-day resource. He weaves biblical exposition, sound theology, and practical application into an engaging narrative. The short, readable chapters make this a perfect tool for basic discipleship."  
__—Dr. Jim Newheiser, director of the Christian counseling program, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC; executive director, IBCD (Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship)__

"Cultural expectations, worries, fears, and the unexpected traumatic tragedies of life leave their mark and tend to dramatically shape one's identity. These shaping influences can harden into an inherently ungodly view of self. Steve has produced a helpful 31-day study for a redefined and biblical view of self. If you are a believer in Christ and are battling debilitating thoughts, you need to carefully read this book. It will give you the guidance to view yourself correctly from God's perspective!"  
__—Dr. John D. Street, graduate professor, The Master's University and Seminary; president, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors__

"This is a timely and creative discipleship tool for a culture confused about personal identity in ways that lead to personal and cultural devastation. Learn from biblical truths as they are applied by a diverse group of believers who wrestle with identity problems, and discover how believing what God says about you can set you free!"  
__—Dr. A. Charles Ware, executive director of Grace Relations; professor__

"God has a vantage point on your identity. His Word speaks clearly about who you are and what you should believe. This wonderful book challenges and rearranges our thinking about ourselves around Scripture. It offers a superb primer for new believers and a marvelous refresher for older saints."  
__—Deepak Reju, PhD, pastor of biblical counseling and family ministry, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC__

"As a follower of God, it is important to know who you are through the eyes of God. Steve has put together helpful insights to guide you into that reality."  
__—Dr. Nicolas Ellen, president, Expository Counseling Training Center__

"In a day when 'what I think about me' seems supreme, Steve tells me not only what God thinks about me, but how embracing God's thoughts about me transforms me. Steve provides 31 practical, theologically anchored descriptions of a believer's identity in Christ, each marked by careful biblical exposition and meaningful life application. Plus, the conversations among his book characters add enjoyment to each chapter."  
__—Robert D. Jones, DMin, DTheol, biblical counseling professor, Southern Seminary, Louisville, KY__

 ociate professor of biblical counseling, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO

"As a careful student of the Bible, a seasoned pastor, and a wise counselor, Steve has penned one of the most unique and helpful books I've read in a long time. His creative style and conversational tone, presented through a small-group setting, engage the reader and make vital biblical teaching come alive in a winsome and life-transforming way. I commend this book with enthusiasm."  
__—Paul Tautges, senior pastor, Cornerstone Community Church, Mayfield Heights, OH; author, Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace__

In Do You Believe What God Says About You, Stephen Viars—pastor and Christian counselor of 35 years—gently challenges you to release misgivings about your identity in exchange for the Bible's life-changing affirmations of who you were made to be.

\["For Christians seeking a positive self-image in Christ", "Helps you overcome negative thoughts about yourself", "You will embrace your worth as defined by God"\]

This book helps you see yourself through God's eyes and embrace your true identity.

Do You Believe What God Says About You?

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