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What some really good Christian pastors and professors have to say about a really worthwhile Christian theologian.  

6/16/2015

 
J.I. Packer was the first theologian to really whet my appetite for theology, and thinking deeply about my Christian faith.  When I first read his Knowing God in high school, I was hooked on big thoughts about God, his high view of Scripture, and the value of digging deeply into Christianity.  I've continued to read other books by J.I. Packer and books about him (and to re-read Knowing God!) - all to my benefit.  

In this 20 minute video interview hosted by Justin Taylor at Crossway, you'll hear two worthwhile voices (Sam Storms, Leland Ryken) talk about how J.I. Packer remains a worthwhile voice today.  The whole video has good stuff to say.  If you're looking for a short segment that overlaps with what we're doing with the Brookside Institute, be sure and listen to what the video has to say about Packer as a "latter day catechist" and his vision for doing theology - the time stamp for this section is appx 4:17-10:50.

Looking for more posts on related themes?  Check these out!

  • Catalyzing Some Catechizing - Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3
  • Four Pictures for Doing Theology Well
  • Why Theology Matters, taught by Dr. Jeremy Treat (video)
  • What Do You Think of When You Hear the Word Theology?
  • We Need Sound Theology.  And We Need More than Sound Theology
  • Five Theological Words Worth Knowing (and Appreciating!)
If you've been introduced to J.I. Packer before, what have you most appreciated about him and/or his writings?  If this is your first introduction, what stood out to you from the video?
Bruce
6/22/2015 11:36:18 pm

The bad as I see it from the Wikipedia link describing Mr. Packer: Complementarians also believe the Bible teaches that men are to bear primary responsibility to lead in the church and that as such only men should be elders

The Good as I see it: "In 2008 Packer wrote an endorsement for a book called 'Creation or Evolution: Do We have to Choose?' by Denis Alexander. The book advocates theistic evolution and is critical of Intelligent Design" ( I wonder if he believed in a literal Adam which I don't)

The Good: His views on ecumenism (although I feel is still a little too conservative.


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