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Mar 13, 2021 · Knowing God, Outlined
- Why Knowing Packer Matters
- What Knowing Packer Involves
- Benefits of Knowing Packer
Packer liked to describe himself as, above all else, a catechist: someone who instructs others in the Christian faith and life. A catechist need not be an academic. By definition, however, a catechist must be an ecclesial theologian, someone whose teaching builds up the church, one disciple at a time. Packer’s catechetical fingerprints are all over...
Knowing God is best seen as the first part of a Trinitarian trilogy. Readers are advised to follow up with Growing in Christ and Keep in Step with the Spirit. All three books teach theology, but the kind of theology that is not meant simply to idle in one’s head. Packer himself kept in step with his English Puritan forebears, like William Ames, who...
Packer once definedtheology as “the use of the mind and the tongue to celebrate God and get clear in one’s thinking and talking about him.” The point is that doctrine directs disciples toward doxology in everything they do. (“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God,” 1 Cor. 10:31.) The glory of God was the mot...
Notes on Knowing God by J. I. Packer | Thrive Ministries
Summary. "Knowing God" by J.I. Packer is a seminal work in Christian literature that combines theological depth with practical wisdom to guide readers in developing a richer, more intimate relationship with the divine. Originally published in 1973, the book has remained influential over the years and is widely regarded as a classic in Christian ...
Dec 17, 2023 · Published in 1973—50 years ago— Knowing God is Packer’s attempt to tell us what Scripture says about God. It isn’t a technical dive into the doctrine of God, accessible only to seasoned theologians, but neither is it a merely anecdotal survey of God’s character and deeds. It’s substantive without being off-putting.
- Sam Storms
Introduction. "Knowing God" by J.I. Packer is a timeless Christian classic that explores the depths of our relationship with God. Originally published in 1973, this book has become a staple for both new and seasoned believers seeking to deepen their understanding of God's character and the Christian faith.
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Mar 19, 2022 · Knowing God: A Reader's Guide to a Christian Classic
