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Summary: A Christian's theology of God
Review: I do not enjoy speaking disparagingly about a book that so many thousands (perhaps millions) of people have found helpful. Because of this, I am glad for Packer's work. Yet my reading experience of Knowing God was, to be candid, painfully boring. I yawned my way through it. If people want a thorough Christian view of God, the Bible is not only more lively reading, but it's the original treatise on the subject.
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Summary: One of the best books on theology (the study of God)
Review: The most theologically informative book I have come across (in popular reading). Unexpectedly, it is very practical. Regarding its information density I would say that reading the book and trying to apply its truths was like trying to take a drink from a fire hydrant!
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Summary: This book is a must read for any serious Christian.
Review: A must read for any serious Christian who wants to grow in their relationship with God. That is who really wants to know God. We all need to learn to know God better. Packer helps us do this.
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Summary: Getting to Know God is Never Easy
Review: A classic that is not a light read, but is well worth the effort. I still have an ink spot in my copy from the time I fell asleep reading it! This book will provide you with a well-rounded primer in biblical thinking about salvation,grace, and Christian living.
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Summary: very solid stuff: food for Christian thinkers
Review: After overcoming the fear of reading a book of this size and with this title (a kind of trial in itself: but a rewarding one), Packer revealled to me a magnificent God, who I simply cannot fathom....but is nice to read about. The chapter on the love of God was a real eye opener. Thanks J.I.!!!
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Summary: -*- Best intro to the God of the Bible ever written... -*-
Review: --- Knowing God is a classic of the Christian faith. It takes
a believer by the hand and introduces him to the God who
has saved him. This introduction seems as warm as
salvation itself. It also educates the believer in the
basics of the Christian faith. It gives dignity to man by
placing him squarely at the feet of the mighty God with
which he has to do...
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Summary: Quench the Word of God
Review: 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.
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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Summary: Maybe Packer's best book
Review: 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. Jesus says in John 17:3 that eternal life is knowing the only true God. Well, this book seeks to set out for the reader who that God is and what He is like. Packer, with the skill of an artist and the insight of a trained theologian who truly know his subject puts God's attributes on display for the reader. The Bibical data of God's own self-revelation is laid out for everyone to read and enjoy. One way to evaluate a book, especially in today's profit driven book market, is how many reprints it goes through. Already a Christian classic, his is one that people will be reading for generations to come.
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Summary: Excellent Introduction to Christianity
Review: This book is a must read for all those who are serious about Christianity. It is a good informed introduction to Christianity for those who are thinking individuals. Those who are Christians already can benefit from the systematic approach taken by the author. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Knowing God
Review: 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. God is infinite in all his attributes, thus we cannot weight love as being more important than his righteouness. I would challenger any Christian to read this book prayfully and carefully, in combination with this book and his precious Word, God has a blessing for you which will draw you into a closer and personal relationship with God. We read the words of Jesus "And this is life eternal, that they may know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent" (John 17:3) Is it no amazing that the God of the universe desires to know us! Praise his name
Robert Nicholson
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