Monthly Archives: September 2015

The Staggering Truth of God’s Love for Sinners

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Wayne Davies

I remember the sermon well. It was Christmas Eve and the sanctuary was packed. The children sang and the grown-ups cackled. Then the preacher said something I’ll never forget. “God sent His Son to earth to die for you. This … Continue reading →

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God Only Wise (Thoughts on Chapter 9 of Knowing God)

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Wayne Davies

What is wisdom? Here’s how J.I. Packer defines it. “In Scripture wisdom is a moral as well as an intellectual quality, more than mere intelligence or knowledge, just as it is more than mere cleverness or cunning. To be truly … Continue reading →

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Eight Chapters, Two Responses, and One Amazing God

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Wayne Davies

While reading chapters 1-8 of Knowing God by J.I. Packer, I find myself repeatedly bound by a two-fold response: repentance and worship. Could this be one reason that Paul said we are “sorrowful yet always rejoicing” (2 Corinthians 6:10)? I am sorrowful … Continue reading →

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Generation ex-Christian: Why Young Adults are Leaving the Faith and How to Bring Them Back (Book Review)

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Wayne Davies

“You can’t tell me there’s a God.” My father’s words hung in the air like fog and I didn’t know what to say. “After all I saw in the war, you can’t tell me there’s a God.” It was a … Continue reading →

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J.I. Packer on the Deity of Christ

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Wayne Davies

In chapter 5 of “Knowing God,” J.I. Packer presents a wonderful explanation of the deity and humanity of Jesus Christ. Two statements summarize his exposition of the Bible’s teaching on this all-important subject: 1. The baby born at Bethlehem was … Continue reading →

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