Publisher: IVP; Special Edition, 50th Anniversary (October 3, 2023)
Language: English
Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 1514007762
ISBN-13: 978-1514007761
Item Weight: 13.1 ounces
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
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'Knowing God' by J. I. Packer
"The glory of God was the motivation of everything Packer did. Knowing God matters because if we do not know God, we cannot glorify him. And glorifying God is why there is something rather than nothing, and why we are all here.
To know God is to relate to the Creator of all things as one's loving Father. I don't think Packer ever recovered from this literally earth-shattering knowledge—namely, that the old world is passing away (2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 John 2:17; Revelation 21:1), because in Christ and through the Spirit the Lord is making all things new. The chapter on adoption is, not surprisingly, one of the highlights of the book you are about to read. As you come to know God better through reading this book, then, remember that God knows you by name as his beloved son or daughter. So: start reading Knowing God, open your windows and prepare to be blown away."-From the foreword by Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Praise for 'Knowing God'
A REMARKABLE LIFE OF KNOWING GOD
J. I. Packer (1926–2020) is regarded as one of the most well-known theologians and influential evangelicals of our time. Once named to Time magazine's list of the 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America, Packer wrote what many consider the definitive classic evangelical book of the twentieth century, Knowing God, which has sold more than one million copies in North America alone.
As the author of forty-seven books, Packer's prolific work has impacted countless pastors, thought leaders, theologians, and authors. He preached and lectured widely in Great Britain and North America and served as general editor of the English Standard Version of the Bible published in 2001, and as theological editor of the Study Bible version. When Christianity Today conducted a survey to determine the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals, Packer's book Knowing God came in fifth. In 2014, Packer was named Author of the Year by the Association of Logos Bookstores.
J. I. Packer's classic, available in hardback, has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God. Includes study guide.
J. I. Packer's classic, available in paperback
These five easy-to-use studies explore the character and actions of God throughout Scripture. They encourage us to look for God every time we read the Bible and to deepen our understanding, trust, and worship in response.
Discover the riches of the character of God in this special devotional that reveals the wonder, glory and joy of knowing God. The daily reading includes Scripture, a suggestion for action or reflection, and space to journal or write out your prayers.
Individuals & small groups can stretch their understanding & can see God more clearly through rich and transforming discussions. This guide takes readers through twenty-two studies, one for each chapter of the book.