Category Archives: Knowing God

Ephraim on Trial (A Poem on the Justice & Mercy of God)

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Wayne Davies

Lately I’ve been overwhelmed by the mercy and justice of God. Sometimes, usually in the morning, while reading the Bible and praying, I sit in my chair in the presence of Jesus and all I can do is cry. About … Continue reading →

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What Happens When We Ignore God’s Wrath?

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Wayne Davies

In chapter 15 of Knowing God, J.I. Packer indicts the church for ignoring the wrath of God. “To an age which has unashamedly sold itself to the gods of greed, pride, sex and self-will, the Church mumbles on about God’s … Continue reading →

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Do You Have A “Butterfly Mind”?

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Wayne Davies

According to J.I. Packer, “People nowadays are not encouraged to think systematically and at length about anything or anybody. Our culture encourages us all to have butterfly minds, flitting from one thing to another without going deep into anything.” What do … Continue reading →

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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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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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