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Be Not Deceived: Knowing about God and Knowing God Are Worlds Apart

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Wayne Davies

I’ve been reading Knowing God, by J.I. Packer – for the third time. It’s that good. There is so much truth in the first few chapters, it’s hard to know where to begin. These statements stand out from chapter two: … Continue reading →

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The New Testament in One Sentence

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Wayne Davies

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 →

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How to Be Overwhelmed by the Love of God

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Wayne Davies

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 →

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What Is the Best Thing in Life?

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Wayne Davies

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 →

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10 Books Every Christian Should Read (per Tim Challies)

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Wayne Davies

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 →

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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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