Theology matters! At last it can be understood easily, thanks to this “layman's language” approach to biblical belief. Authored by J. I. Packer, one of the premier theologians of Christianity, this summary of Christian teaching covers nearly 100 major Christian beliefs from a Reformed perspective. Brief, easy-to-understand chapters offer precise descriptions without sacrificing depth. Thoughtfully arranged and refreshingly readable, this is a book that belongs on the shelf of every Christi...

Thinning hair, failing eyesight, and arthritic hands reveal an inescapable truth: we're only getting older.But that doesn't mean we should simply sit back and take it easy. In Finishing Our Course with Joy, renowned theologian and author J. I. Packer challenges us to embrace old age as an opportunity for continued learning, careful planning, and heartfelt discipleship. Packer's pastoral words and personal stories encourage us to press on toward the upward call of God with ...

When we meet God we are changed. His majesty fills our thoughts. His love softens our hearts. His holiness purifies our lives. J.I. Packer, author of Knowing God, leads us through twelve key passages which enlarge our vision of the God weworship and serve.

A Puritan biography made more poignant by the author's unveiling of his grief, edited and accompanied by a contemporary theologian's reflections on death. Their love story is not one of fairy tales. It is one of faithfulness from the beginning through to its tragic ending. Richard and Margaret Baxter had been married only nineteen years before she died at age forty-five. A prominent pastor and prolific author, Baxter sought consolation and relief the only true way he knew- in Scripture wit...

They're often mistakenly considered God's "rules"-his outdated list of do's and don'ts that add up to a guilt-ridden, legalistic way of life. But as beloved author and Bible scholar J. I. Packer probes the purpose and true meaning of the Ten Commandments, you'll discover that these precepts can aptly be called God's blueprint for the best life possible. They contain the wisdom and priorities everyone needs for relational, spiritual, and societal blessing-and it's all coming from a loving h...

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25).The Holy Spirit empowers us, guides us, and enables us to grow and endure in our relationship with the Father through Jesus Christ. Often the most misunderstood member of the Trinity, the person of the Spirit continues to attract attention today amidst church revivals and renewals.In this new edition of his classic Keep in Step with the Spirit, J. I. Packer seeks to help Chris...

Theology is at its healthiest when it is consciously under the eye of the God of whom it speaks, and when it is singing to his glory. J.I. Packer from the PrefaceRespected theologian and author of Knowing God, J.I. Packer, explains the essentials of biblical belief and Christian doctrine in a style that grounds and inspires. With each chapter being the perfect length for busy readers, this summary of Christian teaching covers 94 beliefs from a Reformed perspective. Each one highl...

5 Classic Lectures from J. I. Packer Defending the Truth of the Gospel against Humanism, Universalism, and MoreChristians today confront complex opposition to the gospel from intellectuals, skeptics, and pluralists who deny the divinity of Christ. But these are not new issues; the first-century church encountered similar challenges to their faith. How did the apostle Paul address these questions and doubts to effectively spread God's word?In these lectures,...

A Classic Essay on Penal Substitutionary Atonement from Theologian J. I. PackerPenal substitutionary atonement—the belief that Jesus's death on the cross satisfied God's wrath against sin—is central to the Christian faith, but frequently debated. Is it just to punish an innocent person in place of the guilty? How can the temporary death of one substitute for the eternal death of many? Why doesn't the cross grant Christians unlimited permission to sin?...

5 Classic Lectures from J. I. Packer Defending the Truth of the Gospel against Humanism, Universalism, and MoreChristians today confront complex opposition to the gospel from intellectuals, skeptics, and pluralists who deny the divinity of Christ. But these are not new issues; the first-century church encountered similar challenges to their faith. How did the apostle Paul address these questions and doubts to effectively spread God's word?In these lectures,...

Journey Through Jesus's Encouragement in John 14-17"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you."Before Jesus left this world, he offered specific encouragement to his disciples, preparing them for life after he was gone. His words still apply to his disciples today.In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, trusted guides J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom lead your community through a reflective study of Jesus' farewell in John 14–17...

Explore Enduring Truths with a New Edition of J. I. Packer's Timeless WorkIn a culture that grasps at the latest self-improvement plan or trendy spiritual experiences, J. I. Packer, author of Knowing God, turns our attention to realities far better than anything our self-absorbed society can offer.In Knowing Christianity, Packer lays out his grand panorama of the magnificent landscape we call the Christian faith. This book centers on the b...