Product Description

During the past 20 years, J. I. Packer's classic has revealed to over one million Christians around the world the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God. This anniversary edition is completely retypeset, with Americanized language and spelling, and a new preface by the author. During July 2000, winner of the Platinum Book Award from Evangelical Christian Publishing Association in recognition of more than one million copies sold (and that's just in North America!)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6719 in Books
• Published on: 1993-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 286 pages

Amazon.com Review
A lifelong pursuit of knowing God should embody the Christian's existence. According to eminent theologian J.I. Packer, however, Christians have become enchanted by modern skepticism and have joined the "gigantic conspiracy of misdirection" by failing to put first things first. Knowing God aims to redirect our attention to the simple, deep truth that to know God is to love His Word. What began as a number of consecutive articles angled for "honest, no-nonsense readers who were fed up with facile Christian verbiage" in 1973, Knowing God has become a contemporary classic by creating "small studies out of great subjects." Each chapter is so specific in focus (covering topics such as the trinity, election, God's wrath, and God's sovereignty), that each succeeding chapter's theology seems to rival the next, until one's mind is so expanded that one's entire view of God has changed. Author Elizabeth Eliot wrote that amid the lofty content Packer "puts the hay where the sheep can reach it--plainly shows us ordinary folks what it means to know God." Having rescued us from the individual hunches of our ultra-tolerant theological age, Packer points the reader to the true character of God with his theological competence and compassionate heart. The lazy and faint-hearted should be warned about this timeless work--God is magnified, the sinner is humbled, and the saint encouraged. --Jill Heatherly

Review
A spiritual classic ... The truth he handles fires the heart. -- John Stott Dr Packer's volume says it simply, says it best. -- Joni Eareckson Tada Has the rare ability to deal with profound and basic spiritual truths in a practical and highly readable way. -- Billy Graham This book is strong meat. To read and digest it is an experience no discerning reader is likely to forget. -- Church Times

From the Publisher
Beautifully designed in quality bonded leather, each God's Light gift book gives God's Word on one of life's most important topics. Treasured verses from the NIV Bible are arranged in an easy-to-use format that will speak to the Christian and the seeker. These 160-page gift books feature classically designed interiors with gilded edges and covers adorned with rich, four-color photography and foil stamping. An attached ribbon marker completes the design. The personal size makes these books convenient for carrying in a pocket, purse or briefcase for instant inspiration. Through the Bible, God reveals himself so that we can walk into a more intimate relationship with Him. Knowing God features useful Scriptures that help us to see God daily as our heavenly father and intimate friend. As a personal reference or a gift for any occasion, this book is perfect for those seeking fellowship, renewal and strength in the Savior.

Customer Reviews

Convicting
this is not and easy to digest book. It will take some time to process all the information, which is awesome.
read this book with your Bible in hand and take ALL the time necessary to read, check your Bible and meditate about it. YOU WILL NOT REGRET READING THIS BOOK. Highly recommended to make a book study with other Christians

Essential Theology
I have bought more than fifty copies of Knowing God for use in teaching the subject. Packer does an excellent job of helping us to have a relationship with the God of the universe rather than just knowing something about Him. I have never found another book that does as good a job of teaching meaningful theology to people who really want to know God.

Brilliant
Next to the Bible this is my favorite book. I have read it several times and each time I learn something new. It will definately increase your knowlege of the true nature and character of God. You will not only learn more about God but you will truely know God better..Tell me what you think of my Christain fiction novel The Palace Theatre..The Palace Theatre