232 Quotes by J.I. Packer

A simple Bible reader and sermon hearer who is full of the Holy Spirit will develop a far deeper acquaintance with his God and Savior than a more learned scholar who is content with being theologically correct.

Im saying that an editorial process that is preparing the material for publication counts as part of the inspiring process whereby God, in his sovereignty, gave every word.

The stars may fall, but God’s promises will stand and be fulfilled.

Wisdom is the power to see, and the inclination to choose, the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it.

We must seek, in studying God, to be led to God. It was for this purpose that revelation was given, and it is to this use that we must put it.

We meet God through entering into a relationship both of dependance on Jesus as our Saviour and Friend and of discipleship to Him as our Lord and Master.

New Testament writers do not tell me why God chose to save me. They only tell me to be thankful that He did.

Doctrinal preaching certainly bores the hypocrites; but it is only doctrinal preaching that will save Christ’s sheep.

The incarnation is in itself an unfathomable mystery, but it makes sense of everything else that the New Testament contains.