Author Archives: Wayne Davies

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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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J.I. Packer on the Bible

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Wayne Davies

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 →

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How Do You Know That You Know God?

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Wayne Davies

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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Knowing God by J.I. Packer

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Wayne Davies

In response to the invitation of blogger Tim Challies of www.challies.com, I’m reading the book “Knowing God” by J.I. Packer. First published in 1973, this has become an evangelical classic and I’m excited to dive into it with hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Should We Pray the Prayers of David Against Our Enemies? (Thoughts on the Imprecatory Psalms)

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Wayne Davies

Our church is reading through the psalms this summer, two each day. We started this about a week and a half ago, so over the past 10 days I’ve read Psalms 1-20. All but the first two were written by … Continue reading →

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God Is Looking for a Few Good Psalm 1 Men (Thoughts on Psalm 1:2)

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Wayne Davies

God is looking for a few good men. A few good “Psalm 1 Men.” What is a “Psalm 1 Man”? A Psalm 1 Man is a man of the Word. He is a man of his word, but more importantly, … Continue reading →

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