This study guide helps groups of Christians to understand and apply the essential truths of J. I Packer's classic work, Knowing God. It contains 22 studies, one for each chapter of the book, allowing groups to approach it in two eleven week sessions.
If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Or does active evangelism imply that God is not really sovereign at all? J. I. Packer shows in this classic study how both of these attitudes are false.
Combining three classic articles by J. I. Packer with a recent article by Mark Dever, this penetrating anthology takes a classically biblical stance on the increasingly controversial doctrine of substitutionary atonement.
This is the sequel to "Knowing God", in which the author turns from the character of God to his means of communication, the Bible. The book is a clear call for Christians to take seriously the word of God in the Scriptures. In it the author considers the nature both of the general revelation in creation and the specific revelation of the Gospel. ...
This comprehensive collection from the legendary Jewish historian takes you right into the action, setting up the historical relevance of first-century events, leaving behind substantial evidence for the authenticity of the biblical record. Most importantly, you'll meet the historical Jesus and view Christ's life in a light you've never seen ...
Dr. Packer serves up this meaty 366-day devotional, expertly mixing Scripture, choice excerpts from his many books, and an appropriate application for each reading. Packer reminds us of the grace and joy that can be ours by relying on God's promises, reflects on how God answers prayer within his sovereign will, and considers the qualities God ...
In "The God You Can Know", DeHaan puts God the Father back into the Christian perspective of what it means to live the way of life called Christianity. He helps readers become intimate with God by providing an in-depth, inspiring study of His character and attributes.
In this book, noted author and theologian Packer explores Nehemiah, a zealous man of God who saturated himself with prayer. Using a Bible-study approach, he looks at the dual themes of how Nehemiah led the people and how God led Nehemiah. Through it, readers will discover a model for renewal in today's church.
For all those who have ever felt useless to God, J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom offer this encouraging look at characters from Scripture who all failed, but who God used to his glory.
J. I. Packer and Thomas C. Oden survey evangelical statements of faith produced since 1950, including the Lausanne Covenant (1974), the Manila Manifesto (1989), The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration (1999) and The Amsterdam Declaration (2000). They show that there is a significant consensus around the central tenets of the ...
From a senior editor of Christianity Today and the author of the renowned bestseller Knowing God comes a new guide for developing a lasting and sure faith. Written for Christians of all backgrounds and denominations, Packer's book details the core principles of faith, and features outlines and study questions to encourage thought and exploration.
This summary of Christian teaching covers nearly 100 major theological points from a biblical Reformed perspective. Brief, easy-to-understand chapters offer precise descriptions without sacrificing depth.
t play in our lives? How can we revere it without making it an object of worship? With clarity and skill, Packer looks at the Bible's authority, authenticity, and unity. He examines the claims that can and cannot be made for the bible and helps readers understand how to use the Bible and not abuse it.
Noted Bible scholar J. I. Packer examines each phrase of the Apostles' Creed, inviting readers to dive further into the essentials of the Christian faith.
The New Bible Dictionary is a reference work ideally suited to people of all ages and backgrounds. This magnificent and comprehensive volume has set the standard for evangelical Bible dictionaries for five decades. Now in its third, updated edition, it includes the latest developments in biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern studies, and ...
This fully illustrated encyclopedic guide to the Bible's manners, customs, and times puts a wealth of information at your fingertips. Forty-six sections cover the people of the Bible and how they lived-from family life to law to transportation. This affordable one-volume resource offers over 6,000 topics and facts, making the wonders of Bible ...
This classic commentary still speaks today, thanks to the careful work of series editors J.I. Packer and Alister McGrath, who have revived and tailored Ryle's wisdom for today's readers.
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