We Will Be Changed: 9 Inner Glories the Spirit Is Cultivating in You

by Alistair Begg

Gain hope and reassurance that the Holy Spirit is at work in you, even if you feel frustrated with your progress as a Christian.

You want to be more like Jesus, but sometimes it feels that you're not growing much. Despite your best efforts, spiritual progress seems frustratingly slow. Take heart! In We Will Be Changed, trusted Bible teacher Alistair Begg offers hope and reassurance that the Holy Spirit is working in and through you. He is shaping your heart, transforming your character and forming your life into a testimony.

As you listen, you'll discover…

How the Spirit is cultivating 9 Christ-like qualities within you Why experiencing the Spirit's transforming power brings relief, joy and peace What it means to keep in step with the Spirit Greater confidence that God is faithfully shaping you day by day Begg writes, "God saves us just as we are, but He is not content for us to remain just as we are". Be strengthened by the truth that you are partnering with the Holy Spirit as you seek spiritual growth. God is at work in you, and you will be changed.

112 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication September 14, 2026

About the author

Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry since 1975. Following graduation from The London School of Theology, he served eight years in Scotland at both Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh and Hamilton Baptist Church.

In 1983, he became the senior pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio. He has written several books and is heard daily and weekly on the radio program, Truth For Life. The teaching on Truth For Life stems from the week by week Bible teaching at Parkside Church.

Reviews

[Ophelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

We Will Be Changed: 9 Inner Glories the Spirit Is Cultivating in You by Alistair Begg is a warm, clear, and deeply encouraging short book that delivers exactly what its title promises.

Begg writes with his characteristic pastoral gentleness and biblical clarity. He addresses the common frustration many Christians feel: the desire to grow more like Jesus while progress often seems slow or stalled. Instead of heaping on pressure or offering self-help tips, he points readers to the quiet, steady work of the Holy Spirit, who is actively cultivating the ninefold fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) in every believer.

The book is concise (around 112 pages) yet rich. Each chapter unpacks one aspect of that fruit with Scripture, practical insight, and the steady reminder that God saves us as we are but is not content to leave us as we are. Begg’s tone is hopeful rather than heavy-handed. He reassures readers that spiritual growth is real even when it feels invisible, and that we are partners with the Spirit rather than solitary strivers.

Particular strengths include the accessible writing style, the focus on encouragement over performance, and the clear connection between keeping in step with the Spirit and everyday Christian living. It is the kind of book you can read in a few sittings and return to for fresh perspective when discouragement creeps in.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants reassurance that God is at work transforming them day by day. A genuine 5-star read.

[Nitoy Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great read! At first glance on the cover and blurbs on the back it feels like it's not about the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians. The title itself also makes it feel it is not. So it's not intimidating for a would-be reader to approach this book. Also consider the author, Alistair Begg with his gentle pastoral care for the readers with rich biblical and practical insights that truly will help readers understand and apply it. This is a short but but a heavyweight in clarity and encouragement specially as it tackles each nine fruits of the Spirit. The message Begg tries to send is sharp and penetrating to the heart of the believer and putting down this book will equip Christian refreshed and changed as they follow God.

[Steve Croft · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 4th book by Pastor Begg's that Ive read (well, listened to on audible). Like the others, its deeply pastoral and biblical and as a bonus, its read by himself in his calming Scottish accent.

Its a short book on what it means to be sanctified, ie conformed. He walks us through the 9 fruits of the spirit and how they manifest in the life of a believer (more and more if you are doing it right). A great, short encouring read.

[Timmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

“being so amazed by grace… you look at the Lord Jesus Christ and see that being like him is something you get to be, not something you have to be.”