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Tag Archives: knowing god
The New Testament in One Sentence
Here’s a quick question for you to ponder: What is the main point of the entire New Testament? If you could recap all 27 books in one sentence, what would it be? Here’s how J.I. Packer does it: “You sum … Continue reading
How to Be Overwhelmed by the Love of God
As we reflect on the meaning of the death of Christ, I’m thankful for these words from J.I. Packer: “God’s love is an exercise of His goodness towards sinners. As such, it has the nature of grace and mercy. … Continue reading
What Is the Best Thing in Life?
In July 2020 one of my spiritual mentors died. J.I. Packer passed away and I recall vividly how sad I was to hear the news. But through the many books he wrote, his ministry of Christ-exalting Bible teaching continues. His … Continue reading
10 Books Every Christian Should Read (per Tim Challies)
I like Top 10 Lists. Here’s one I just discovered: 10 Books Every Christian Should Read (other than the Bible), by Tim Challies of www.Challies.com. Head over to this link to hear Tim take you through the list and why … Continue reading
God Only Wise (Thoughts on Chapter 9 of Knowing God)
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
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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J.I. Packer on the Deity of Christ
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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J.I. Packer on the Bible
In the early chapters of Knowing God, repeated emphasis is given to the indispensable role of the Bible in the believer’s quest to know God. In chapter 1 Packer offers up “five basic truths” which he calls the “foundation-principles of … Continue reading
How Do You Know That You Know God?
How do you know that you know the Lord? Some of us might answer that question by saying, “I was raised by Christian parents and came to know the Lord at a young age.” Or “I knew the facts of … Continue reading
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Be Not Deceived: Knowing about God and Knowing God Are Worlds Apart
There is so much truth in chapters 1 and 2 of “Knowing God,” it’s hard to know where to begin. Packer is a gifted writer, teacher and theologian. I have much to learn from this man, and I eagerly sit … Continue reading
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