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 best-selling Knowing God has had tremendous impact on me; it is the only Christian book (other than the Bible) that I’ve read more than twice.

For the one-year anniversary of his death, Sam Storms has written an excellent article, “J.I. Packer on the Hub of the Christian Life.” Please take a few minutes to read it and you’ll be blessed.

You’ll find answers to these questions:

1-According to Packer, what is the best thing in life, bringing more joy, delight and contentment than anything else?

2-Why study God?

3-What does the activity of knowing God involve?

4-Why did Packer say that God “does not exist for our sake, but we for his”?

You can access this article here:
https://www.crossway.org/articles/j-i-packer-on-the-hub-of-christian-life/

For more of what I have learned from Packer’s Knowing God, visit:
https://godwrotethebook.com/category/knowing-god/

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