The Gospel “Y” Chart Illustrated

In our training program, I talk about The Gospel “Y” Chart, which is a remix of the “Y” Chart that has been popularized among some biblical counselors.

There is also a helpful infographic and video short (below) that teaches several key elements regarding how a person changes. In this remix, I draw attention to the essentialness of Gospel transformation at the level of the heart before talking about a person’s behaviors. Our behaviors can only change if our hearts are first changed. Here are three of the key elements of The Gospel “Y” Chart:

1. True change begins with heart transformation.
2. Bad habits are easy, but they lead to unrest.
3. Good habits are hard, but they lead to rest.

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Rick Thomas

Rick launched this training network in 2008 to provide life-changing resources that equip Christians to help others. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating.

In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology, and in 1991 he received a BS in Education. In 1993 he was ordained into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, CA. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).