Others may have followed with books about desiring, loving, serving, or seeking God, but Dr. Packer has written could fill shelves, but he is still known best for his fine work in Knowing God. This book will help every reader grasp in a fuller way one of the Bible's greatest truths: that we can know God personally because God wants us to know him." ~ Billy Graham Packer has the rare ability to deal with profound and basic spiritual truths in a practical and highly readable way. Packer's Knowing God may well prove to be one of them. "A hundred years from now only a handful of books written today will still be widely read and accepted as Christian classics. As the author of forty-seven books, as well as untold numbers of journal articles, book reviews, dictionary entries, and forewords, Packer's prolific work has impacted countless pastors, thought leaders, theologians, and authors. 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, K nowing Go d, which has sold more than one million copies in North America alone. Packer (1926–2020) is regarded as one of the most well-known theologians and influential evangelicals of our time. This guide leads readers into a greater understanding of God while providing advice to gaining a closer relationship with him as a result. Written in an engaging and practical tone, this thought-provoking work seeks to transform and enrich the Christian understanding of God.Įxplaining both who God is and how we can relate to him, Packer divides his book into three sections: The first directs our attention to how and why we know God, the second to the attributes of God and the third to the benefits enjoyed by a those who know him intimately. Stemming from Packer's profound theological knowledge, Knowing God brings together two important facets of the Christian faith- knowing about God and also knowing God through the context of a close relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. I.In 2006, Christianity Today voted this title to be one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals! Practical and Insightful: Addresses many common questions about faith, including Who needs theology?, What does it mean to be adopted into the family of God?, and Can God communicate his plan to us?īeautiful Hardcover Edition: Perfect for a lifetime of reading and for giving as a gift From cover to cover, Packer teaches that each truth learned about God should ultimately lead to prayer and praise.Īccessible: Written for Christians of all backgrounds and denominations, as well as new believers Organized into 3 sections, Knowing God explains the importance of theological study of the Lord, what the Bible has to say about God and his character, and the benefits of knowing him. In this beloved work, Packer challenges readers that while they may know about God, it is not the same thing as knowing him. Since its original publication in 1973, Packer’s insightful and practical approach has impacted countless Christians throughout the world as they are introduced to the wonder and joy of knowing God. Packer’s Bestselling Book, Knowing God, Now Available in a Beautiful Hardcover Edition
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