Absolutely the most significant book I've read in the past year, and, next to the Bible, probably had the biggest impact on me of any book I've ever read. I don't even know what to say about it. I cou...
If, like me, you were raised going to a Christian church, reading the Bible, and participating in Bible studies, you might think you know all there is to know about God. But the goal of the Christian ...
"As clowns yearn to play Hamlet, so I have wanted to write a treatise on God. This book, however, is not it."J.I. Packer begins this book by pointing out that there are two types of probable readers f...
Packer's dispensation of wisdom is matched only by the dispensation of tote bags at university open-days. His delivery of insight only matched by Amazon prime. The grounded-ness of his doctrine matche...
Early on in the book, I thought that I might give it 3 stars, because it didn't seem that groundbreaking, as far as what I was learning from it. I realized that that was a testament to the good teachi...
2018: When a Theology book touches the mind and the heart, it is worth reading. 2012: A Theology book that touches deep within your heart, brings you to your knees and makes you cry is worth reading/ ...
I initially bought and read Knowing God almost 35 years ago. I was a new Christian, young and ignorant; but as is true of many young people, I had no idea just how ignorant I really was.I don't think ...
If you have not read this Christian classic it needs to be on your next up list. This book is so good, Packer writes in a beautiful way that articulates the depth and beauty of God. I can’t say enou...
What a book! Maybe this is premature, but likely my top recommended Christian book of the year! Really found this book impacting my spiritual life, my view of God and subsequently myself.In the first ...
Jan14-Febt, 2022, 30th reading, on Audible, excellent!Jan4-Feb6, 2021, 29th readingJan8-Mar20, 2020, starting the 28th reading, looking forward to it! Finished, always challenging and inspiring!Jan 2,...