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A lifelong pursuit of knowing God should embody the Christian's existence. According to eminent theologian J.I. Packer, however, Christians have become enchanted by modern skepticism and have joined the "gigantic conspiracy of misdirection" by failing to put first things first. Knowing God aims to redirect our attention to the simple, deep truth that to know God is to love His Word. What began as a number of consecutive articles angled for "honest, no-nonsense readers who were fed up with facile Christian verbiage" in 1973, Knowing God has become a contemporary classic by creating "small studies out of great subjects." Each chapter is so specific in focus (covering topics such as the trinity, election, God's wrath, and God's sovereignty), that each succeeding chapter's theology seems to rival the next, until one's mind is so expanded that one's entire view of God has changed. Author Elizabeth Eliot wrote that amid the lofty content Packer "puts the hay where the sheep can reach it--plainly shows us ordinary folks what it means to know God." Having rescued us from the individual hunches of our ultra-tolerant theological age, Packer points the reader to the true character of God with his theological competence and compassionate heart. The lazy and faint-hearted should be warned about this timeless work--God is magnified, the sinner is humbled, and the saint encouraged. --Jill Heatherly
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A spiritual classic ... The truth he handles fires the heart. -- John Stott Dr Packer's volume says it simply, says it best. -- Joni Eareckson Tada Has the rare ability to deal with profound and basic spiritual truths in a practical and highly readable way. -- Billy Graham This book is strong meat. To read and digest it is an experience no discerning reader is likely to forget. -- Church Times
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Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. (Romans 1:25 AV)
Packer refers to the word of God throughout this book. Those who challenge the inerrancy of the Bible will find this work useless. God chose to teach us humans through the word of God. Therefore the Bible is where individuals learn about God.
J.I. Packer sets out by differentiating between God and His creatures (man). In what ways man has nothing in common with his creator. Packer at length describes as being self existent, infinite, eternal, unchangeable, omniscient, and omnipresent. After these aspects of God are fully described, Packer continues by clarifying analogies between man and God. These are called perfections. Man can be holy, Man can love, man can show mercy, man can be truthful, man can be good, man can be patient, and man can be just. Packer describes how God is perfect and these aspects about any man is imperfect.
Packer refers to the word of God throughout this book. Those who challenge the inerrancy of the Bible will find this work useless. God chose to teach us humans through the word of God. Therefore the Bible is where individuals learn about God.
J.I. Packer sets out by differentiating between God and His creatures (man). In what ways man has nothing in common with his creator. Packer at length describes as being self existent, infinite, eternal, unchangeable, omniscient, and omnipresent. After these aspects of God are fully described, Packer continues by clarifying analogies between man and God. These are called perfections. Man can be holy, Man can love, man can show mercy, man can be truthful, man can be good, man can be patient, and man can be just. Packer describes how God is perfect and these aspects about any man is imperfect.
The first 137 pages of this book will not offend today's
Christian. Page 138 starts a discussion about Grace and how many miscomprehend the term. Why? Because some deny God as judge, they deny the wrath of God, and do not comprehend that God is a jealous God. That God is good because He is severe about sin. Someone must take the punishment for sin.
After an explanation of God, man, and sin, Packer teaches the heart of the Gospel. That only those who repent accept Jesus as Savior are heirs of the Father and are adopted sons of God. Only then does discussion turn to the more popular themes: how God is our guide, how the repentant sinner is helped through his trials and the adequacy of God.
The width of our knowledge of God is no gauge of the knowledge of God. (pg. 39) Notional correctness (best biblical scholar with presume accuracy) may/may not obtain the closer relationship with God. Packer argues knowing God is a matter of involvement. Prayer - corporate, private and without ceasing. Bible study - corporate, private devotional, and scholarly
Obedience out of love for God and people. Only then Friendship with God may occur. Trying a mouthful of God and enjoy it.
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the
man that trusteth in him. (Psalms 34:8 AV)
Early in the book is a discussion about the Trinity
complete with scriptural proofs.
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a simple explanation of biblical theology. easy to read, easy to understand.
simply put, a must read.
Knowing God has become one of my favourite books of all time.
simply put, a must read.
Knowing God has become one of my favourite books of all time.
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When people ask me what I believe, I always refer them to this book as the best summary of my "statement of faith."
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Knowing God
Greetings;
I have known Christ as my Savior for almost 50 yrs and found that this book changed my life leading me to a greater appreciation of our God and his Son Jesus Christ. Read more
Published on Nov 7 2004 by Robert Nicholson
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Maybe Packer's best book
This book you will find Dr. Packer at his finest. The book is written for the average church-goer, but there is much here for the pastor or serious Bible student. Read more
Published on July 2 2004 by Douglas VanderMeulen
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This is a book for Christian idolators. You're probably scratching your head and wondering what I mean by that phrase, since it seems oxymoronic. Read more
Published on April 26 2004 by No one of consequence
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Great Book
Great book. If you dont have it.. you need it.. check it out.
Published on Mar 20 2004
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A Christian Classic!
Packer has written an excellent book that has impacted people world-wide!
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Published on Mar 17 2004 by Michael Taylor
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This should be six or seven stars it is so good!
It is so wonderful for someone like me - the generation that was at University when this magnificent, wonderful and totally life changing book came out, over 30 years ago now, that... Read more
Published on Sep 15 2003 by C. Catherwood
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Tremendous Book!
This book was a tremendous book on the attributes of God by a tremendous theologian. My favorite part is when Packer quotes the Puritans. He quotes them a lot, too. Read more
Published on Aug 6 2003 by D.P.
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This book's greatest gift is a singular focus on God. It skillfully strips away much of the culture and dogma that encumbers the spirit and offers practical advice for modern... Read more
Published on July 5 2003 by Hayward A. Verdun
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Profound book about the God of the Bible
First, I must admit that Knowing God is the first book by Packer that I have read. Luckily, I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on April 27 2003 by D. Keating
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This book is a difficult read because there is a vast amount of knowledge in the book. It is a very slow read, but a read that will change your life. Read more
Published on April 8 2003 by Stuart Young
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