I invite you to slow down, open your heart, and let God breathe into your soul. Transformed by Jesus: Spiritual Renewal gathers original works and refreshed spiritual classics that help readers encounter the life of God in the soul of man. Explore the transforming power of resurrection hope and the invitation to a new life in Christ, lived out in a grace-filled community of believers.

The greatest need of our cynical and divided world is to rediscover the life-changing power of the ancient gospel. Every generation must learn how to restate the old truths and live them.

After a challenging decade I concluded:

The resurrection really does change everything. Just not all at once.

I write with one conviction about what Jesus does for Christians:

We are forgiven in an instant, renewed over a lifetime, and glorified for eternity. In a moment, God declares us righteous and we are born again. For the rest of our lives, He shares His own life with us, transforming us from glory to glory as we are changed from the inside out. When His work is complete, we will be like Him, living forever in His image, His glory, and His grace.

The series can be read in any order, and the starting point will depend on where you are right now and which of the following questions feel most urgent to you:

Is the Easter story true, and what does it mean?

Raised With Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything

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Discover the blazing center of the Christian faith and its implications for life today. Includes study guide questions and an afterword by Charles Spurgeon and John Newton, updated into modern English.

“Finally, a new generation of readers has a clear and highly readable book on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
—Joni Eareckson Tada

“What a refreshing wake-up call Adrian’s fine book provides.”
—Terry Virgo, from the Foreword

Latest version March 2026: Includes Afterword by John Newton and Charles Spurgeon

Why is change so difficult? What causes the resistance?

The Traitor Within: Understanding and Healing Our Deceitful Hearts

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This book challenges the modern advice to “follow your heart,” and the idea that most humans are basically good. Explore how our bodily signals mislead us, how our minds distort reality, and how fractured trust is at the root of our broken society. Many say we have outgrown religion. But perhaps we have also lost meaning and forgotten ancient wisdom forged over thousands of years.

“This is not another shallow Christian self-help book with spiritual slogans taped over modern psychology.”

“Honest about human brokenness without becoming bleak, and firm about truth without losing tenderness.”
—Amazon Reviews

Latest early access version March 2026: Includes all chapters except  3, 6-9, 15. Check back here for updates.

How does transformation happen over time?

Amazing Grace: How Faith Grows in the Human Heart

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A modern English edition of some of the 18th century classic writings of John Newton (1725-1807), author of the world’s greatest hymn, Amazing Grace and the most recorded song of any genre. Published three hundred years after John Newton’s birth. Also includes an assessment of his importance today and a chapter by Charles Spurgeon who greatly appreciated Newton.

“One of my heroes.” —Tim Keller

“If William Cowper could speak, he’d thank God for not only John Newton, but any friend who prays for and walks beside those with mental illness.” —Joni Eareckson Tada

Latest early access version March 2026: Part One:Autobiography complete up to Newton’s conversion. Part Two: Most of his teachings complete.

What are the first steps on a journey of faith?

Hope Reborn: How to Become a Christian and Live for Jesus

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Begin the right way, or strengthen your understanding of how to share the good news.

“Don’t make the mistake of thinking this book is for the new Christian only. You will find your love for the gospel growing afresh as you read its pages.”  —Jack Hayford

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Adrian Warnock is a Christian, medical doctor, and published author. He has blogged at Patheos since 2003 and has lived with chronic illness since 2017. He is also a podcaster.

Adrian writes about hope and healing for body, mind, community life, and spirit. Adrian’s background in medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, church leadership, and as a patient, all combine to give him a unique perspective on healthcare, and the faith-based implications of all these fields.

He draws together insights from his medical and psychological specialist expertise, his lived experience as a patient, and his Christian faith. He advocates for the biopsychosocial–spiritual model of wellbeing and is passionate about helping people approach suffering with hope and compassion.

Adrian worked in the UK’s National Health Service as a psychiatrist for eight years, then spent fifteen years in the pharmaceutical industry helping to design and communicate the results of around fifty clinical trials.

After being diagnosed with blood cancer in 2017, he took early medical retirement. He is the founder of Blood Cancer Uncensored, an online patient support group.

Alongside his medical career, Adrian served for more than a decade on the leadership team of Jubilee Church London. He studied theology through Newfrontiers courses.

Adrian qualified with an MB BS medical degree from London University (equivalent to an MD in the USA) and holds postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatry (MRCPsych) and Pharmaceutical Medicine (MFFM, DipPharmMed).

Adrian writes with one unifying conviction about what Jesus does for Christians:

We are forgiven in an instant, renewed over a lifetime, and glorified for eternity. In a moment, God declares us righteous and we are born again. For the rest of our lives, He shares His own life with us, transforming us from glory to glory as we are changed from the inside out. When His work is complete, we will be like Him, living forever in His image, His glory, and His grace.

You are invited to walk the Christian journey and experience what it means to be Transformed By Jesus

Three books form the foundation of the series Transformed by Jesus: Spiritual Renewal

Other recommended books that complement the series:

Videos and Full list of Endorsements

Hope Reborn: How to Become a Christian and Live for Jesus

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Don’t make the mistake of thinking this book is for the new Christian only. You will find your love for the gospel growing afresh as you read its pages.
—Jack Hayford, Founding Pastor, The Church On The Way, Los Angeles, California

There has long been a need for a short, simple, accessible and biblically faithful book explaining the essence of what it means to be a Christian, how to become a Christian, and how to start living as Christian. Hope Reborn meets this need wonderfully.
—John Stevens, National Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, Market Harborough, Leicestershire

This book will be of great help to anyone who wants to become a Christian. If you have been part of a church for many years Hope Reborn will also help you to bring the gospel back to the center, and to become more confident in explaining it to others.
—Rice Broocks, Author, ‘God’s Not Dead – Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty’

An amazing book which will help you follow our amazing saviour.
— R. T. Kendall, Previous minister of Westminster Chapel, London

This book will help new comers to the faith discover where hope is born and it will help seasoned believers to remember how not to lose it.
—Frank Viola, Author of God’s Favorite Place on Earth and Jesus Now, Florida

Once, Jesus was teaching and he told people “my burden is light.” In other words, he didn’t come to weigh us down and make life harder. It seems like there are always people ready to make Christianity complicated and difficult, and that’s why I love this book: it captures the simplicity that Jesus originally offered. You need to read this book!
—Greg Surratt, Founding pastor of Seacoast Church, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

This is an excellent book: simple yet profound, brief yet thorough. Written in a style that is readable and easy to relate to, it covers the critical issues needed for a person to get off to a strong start in their Christian life. I trust and pray that it will be a great resource to many churches and a great blessing to many individuals. May many lives be transformed as a result!
— David Smith, Senior Pastor, KingsGate Community Church, Peterborough, England

If you are a Christian, this book will help you know and share your faith. And, if you’re not, it’s a great guide to understand what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I commend them and Hope Reborn to you.

—  Ed Stetzer, Billy Graham Chair, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois

People are often saved through a fragment of truth. What comes next is vital. Here is instruction not only to establish Christians in their new identity but also to provide a path to effective Christian living.
—Terry Virgo, Founder of Newfrontiers and well-known Bible Teacher, London

At last! An engagingly written, theologically vibrant little book that you can give to seekers, to new converts, and to struggling believers. The authors depict a righteous Savior who can be touched and who really cares, and they lay out practical steps every child of God can take to grow strong in the faith.
—Michael L. Brown, Author, theologian, apologist, and radio host lineoffireradio.com

Where is that straightforward, plain English, theologically sound, assume-nothing little book that you can give to an unbelieving friend, read with the seeker, share with the new believer, work through with the backslider? A book that carefully and pastorally delivers the gospel, framed from the outset as a real encounter with the living, saving, discipling Jesus. A book that clearly and practically explains the breadth of repenting, Christ-following faith from conversion through the steady heavenward walk of willing obedience. Hope Reborn is just such a book. Not only is it exciting that the church has this superb new resource – Tope and Adrian have warmed my heart anew with the wonders of the gospel.
—Colin Buchanan, Christian Children’s Recording artist and author, Sydney, Australia

I predict this is going to be a very significant resource for the global church.
—Bob Roberts Jr, Founder and Pastor, Northwood Church, Keller, Texas.

Hope. The realest, deepest, truest Hope. If you need some Hope – and, honestly, who doesn’t? – I humbly, earnestly recommend these pages to you as real water.
—Ann Voskamp, Author of the New York Times Bestsellers, One Thousand Gifts & The Greatest Gift

 

Raised With Christ: How the Resurrection Changes Everything

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“Raised with Christ is wonderfully accessible to ordinary Christians because Adrian Warnock is, in his own words, an ordinary Christian. Those who follow his popular blog will recognize his sincere and straightforward style, as he explains why the resurrection is not merely a dry doctrine about a past event but a promise that the life of the risen Christ can transform our lives today.”
—Nancy Pearcey, Author, Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity

“The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead separates Christianity from all mere religion—whatever its form. Christianity without the literal, physical resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is merely one religion among many. Adrian Warnock points us all to the centrality of the resurrection for every dimension of the Christian life. Adrian is a first-rate communicator and a man whose life demonstrates the joy of Christ’s resurrection. You will be greatly blessed by this book.”
—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Finally, a new generation of readers has a clear and highly readable book on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Raised with Christ, Christians are in for a delightful surprise as they grasp anew all the benefits which flow from Jesus’ resurrection—what an awesome difference it can make in our lives, our churches, and our communities! Thank you, Adrian, for helping to open our eyes to all the glories and the blessings of Christ’s resurrection and the power, present and future, which proceeds from it.”
—Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

“An important reminder—for members and leaders in Christ’s Church—that the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection isn’t just for Easter. It’s for every day of our lives. Since Jesus rose from the dead, everything he said and did is not only true, it has a profound impact on how we are to live. This book not only reminds of that, it also points us toward meaningful application of this life-changing event.”
—Elliot Grudem, Founder, Leaders Collective

“Adrian Warnock presents a beautiful picture of why the resurrection matters to each of us. In Raised with Christ, the resurrection of Jesus is unleashed to its exalted place where it supplies our new birth, surrounds our new life, and empowers our new mission. With great clarity, Adrian teaches how the resurrection of Christ matters every day.”
—Ed Stetzer, Executive Director, the Billy Graham Center

“Adrian Warnock rightly highlights the common neglect of the resurrection and helpfully shows why this matters. Come and share the excitement of his own rediscovery of this central event of our faith.”
—Tim Chester, Pastor, Grace Church

“This book faithfully expounds the Bible’s teaching on Christ’s resurrection and ours and applies the power of Christ’s resurrection to our lives here and now. Read it and know better the immeasurable greatness of God’s power toward us who believe.”
—Bobby Jamieson, Assistant Editor, 9Marks

“Adrian Warnock is brilliantly obsessed with the resurrection! He believes that Jesus Christ being raised from death is the only way to have hope that goes beyond the grave. In this punchy and accessible book, Adrian helps us to look forward expectantly to a life of eternal future joy, united with God, and in this life, to experience the Holy Spirit and preach the good news in the power of the resurrection. I’m thankful to Adrian for reorienting me to this essential ingredient of life and belief. You will be too.”
—Marcus Honeysett, author, Finding Joy

“Books are often dull, repetitive or have nothing new to say. Raised with Christ is different. It is well-written, well-researched, and well-worth reading. Read this book and Adrian will excite your heart, stretch your mind, and bless your soul with the fantastic, life-changing truth of Christ conquering death. I’m excited to promote this book.”
—Jonathan Carswell, founder of The 10 Group of Companies (incorporating www.10ofthose.com)

“This is an excellent book on a much neglected subject. We Christians need to learn again to be Easter people, and Adrian has done us all a great service in producing this book.”
—Sam Allberry, author, Lifted

“Every so often, a book is written that reawakens our soul to some gloriously powerful aspect of the full gospel. The resurrection is such a truth, and this is such a book. Adrian Warnock has been a part of the church I lead since 1995 and has served on our leadership team for more than ten years. It is my delight that he has written this engaging volume on such a life-transforming truth. If you want to know why the resurrection is crucial to your faith, if you want to know where the power for a transformed life comes from, then read this hugely accessible book and gain fresh insight into the most powerful event that has ever happened, the resurrection.”
—Tope Koleoso, Pastor, Jubilee Church, London

“Packed with gems and clear, heart-affecting theology, this is a plum pudding of a book that the church badly needs.”
—Michael Reeves, Head of Theology, Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF); author, Delighting in the Trinity and The Unquenchable Flame

“Adrian has helpfully drawn the spotlight back to a strangely under-emphasized element of evangelical faith. He writes winsomely and with fitting enthusiasm. I hope many will find their way to a fuller grasp of the gospel through this highly accessible book.”
—Joel Virgo, Lead Pastor, Church of Christ the King, Brighton

“Adrian Warnock has a passion to put the resurrection back in the center of our proclamation. He understands that without a risen Savior there is no credibility to Jesus’ claims, no salvation through his death, no reason for Christian living, no explanation of the church’s existence, and no hope of eternal life. This book challenged me to reexamine my own preaching to see whether there was enough of Christ risen in it.”
—Liam Goligher, Senior Minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; author, The Jesus Gospel

“Congenital heretics, in every generation, take a fiendish delight in warping the gospel. The gospel is centered upon two great facts—Christ’s crucifixion and stand-in death for us to expunge our guilt, and Christ’s return from the grave in his body to secure our salvation and the renewal of all things. The latter is criminally neglected in much preaching and writing. Few books exist that can inspire and excite both preachers and general readers alike concerning the importance of the resurrection as this one does. Warnock’s bang-up-to-date, big-picture approach is a gold mine of glittering insights, designed to shatter our dulled over-familiarity and rekindle an awed sense of wonder.”
—Greg Haslam, Senior Minister, Westminster Chapel, London