Thanks to ryken, i know a little more about the fascinating man who wrote knowing god and whose contributions helped provide one of the clearest evangelical statements on the inerrancy of scripture, the english standard version, and the esv study bible. Knowing god is a book that every christian ought to read. In his book, packer identifies and analyzes the many attributes of god and how they should change the believers perspective and walk, culminating in a glorious and joyfilled chapter on romans 8. He has 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 theological editor of the study bible version. In 1996, he became board of governors professor of theology. Others may have followed with books about desiring, loving, serving or seeking god, but dr. Packers modernday classic knowing god and i would love to have you read it with me.
It covers almost all areas of theology, as one dives into loving and delighting in god with all his heart, soul, mind and strength. Packer s classic book knowing god has revealed to well over a million readers the wonder, glory and the joy of knowing god. In these chapters, packer also shows that there is an important distinction between knowing about god and knowing god. Knowing god aims to redirect our attention to the simple, deep truth that to know god is to love his word. The first edition of the novel was published in 1973, and was written by j. This months free audio book from is the christian classic knowing god by j. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The main characters of this religion, theology story are. If edwards would be delighted, its because the focus of desiring god, and pipers entire vision for ministry, is the glory of god. Packer has written could fill shelves, but he is still known best for his fine work in knowing god. For a limited time only, christian audio is making j. Knowing god audiobook aims to redirect our attention to the simple, deep truth that to know god is to love his word. It is a book that we lead you to worshiping and adoration of our god and lord.
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Packer is regarded as one of the most influential evangelicals in north america. Packers volume says it simply, says it best joni eareckson tada. This book will help every reader grasp in a fuller way one of the bibles greatest truths. What people say about knowing god the books and essays dr. Chapter by chapter study of the book knowing god by j. A lifelong pursuit of knowing god should embody the. When we saw this free audio download it was nostalgic to say the least.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 286 pages and is available in paperback format. Packer, and is his bestknown work, having sold over 1,000,000 copies in north america alone. Jan 20, 2012 right now you can go to and download the audio version of j. He is board of governors professor of theology at regent college in vancouver, british columbia, and his writings include books such as knowing god, a quest for godliness, growing in christ crossway and rediscovering holiness. In 2006, christianity today voted this title one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals. Events during packer s childhood directed his life toward academic pursuits. In 1989, he was installed as the first sangwoo youtong chee professor of theology. While it gives us information about god with clarity and grace, it does much moreit aids us in actually knowing him, in building our relationship with him, and helps draw us closer to him in love and worship. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel spring 2012 featured. Packer has the rare ability to deal with profound and basic spiritual truths in a practical and highly readable way. Packer became professor of systematic and historical theology at regent college in 1979. This is a detailed account of who god is, what he expects from his children and how to get there. Knowing god is one of the most significant and popular christian books of our time and has deepened the faith and understanding of millions of people around the world.
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