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J. I. Packer (Author)
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0891077944 978-0891077947 March 1, 1994

Growing in Christ by distinguished author and educator J. I. Packer, explains just that--how to grow in Christ. As this book shows, we mature spiritually by carefully learning and thoughtfully living the essentials of the faith that are too often taken for granted or overlooked in our daily walk.

These essentials--so beautifully summarized in the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments--provide the heart of the book, which Dr. Packer explores and applies to daily life in a clear and refreshing way. Study questions and Bible passages follow each chapter for further individual or group study.

Speaking to Christians of all backgrounds and denominations, the newly converted as well as the life long believer, Dr. Packer reminds us that Christianity is not instinctive. Ours is a faith that must be learned, and we must never stop striving to mature.

Growing in Christ gives readers guidance to advance in their Christian walk and develop a lasting and sure faith.

"This is a companion piece to my book Knowing God." --J. I. Packer



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“Packer is lucid, often illustrates well, and is orderly. A good brief discussion appears on what would be true for Christianity if Jesus had not risen. Packer also has good reasons Christians can validly believe that Jesus did rise. A number of other fine discussions are helpful, such as what heaven means, Christ’s public future coming, the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, bodily resurrection, everlasting life, baptism, baptism in the Spirit.” James E. Rosscup, The Master’s Seminary Journal “Maturity in the spiritual life, like its counterparts in the social and emotional realms, requires conscious effort. Renowned author J. I. Packer gives the benefit of his extended experiences in achieving growth in Christ. Don’t expect a book of doctrines that only theologians can understand. Packer clothes doctrine with practical everyday living applications.” Glen H. Jones, Pulpit Helps “Packer does an exceptionally fine job of providing simple analyses of profound material. His insights invite further reflection, development, and discussion. The book is worth owning. Anyone who wishes to preach about, discuss, or simply reflect on the ‘three great formulae’ of the Christian faith and their incorporation into the historic catechisms would be enriched by Packer’s Growing in Christ.” Wilbert M. Van Dyk, Calvin Theological Journal --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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"Packer is lucid, often illustrates well, and is orderly. A good brief discussion appears on what would be true for Christianity if Jesus had not risen. Packer also has good reasons Christians can validly believe that Jesus did rise. A number of other fine discussions are helpful, such as what heaven means, Christ's public future coming, the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, bodily resurrection, everlasting life, baptism, baptism in the Spirit."
James E. Rosscup, The Master's Seminary Journal

"Maturity in the spiritual life, like its counterparts in the social and emotional realms, requires conscious effort. Renowned author J. I. Packer gives the benefit of his extended experiences in achieving growth in Christ. Don't expect a book of doctrines that only theologians can understand. Packer clothes doctrine with practical everyday living applications."
Glen H. Jones, Pulpit Helps

"Packer does an exceptionally fine job of providing simple analyses of profound material. His insights invite further reflection, development, and discussion. The book is worth owning. Anyone who wishes to preach about, discuss, or simply reflect on the 'three great formulae' of the Christian faith and their incorporation into the historic catechisms would be enriched by Packer's Growing in Christ."
Wilbert M. Van Dyk, Calvin Theological Journal

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Crossway Books (March 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0891077944
  • ISBN-13: 978-0891077947
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,829,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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J.I. Packer currently serves as the Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. An ordained Anglican minister, he hold a D.Phil. from Oxford University. Dr. Packer's many published works include "Rediscovering Holiness, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God," and the best-selling "Knowing God."

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Let Packer lead you through the Formulae, October 5, 2009
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As always, I find Packer clear, concise, compelling, convincing and spiritually challenging. I think he's on the right track here in approaching Christian Growth via the three great formula of the faith: The Apostle's Creed, The Lord's Prayer, and the 10 Commandment, as well as Baptism. He goes through these important topics in a soul searching and devotion inspiring manner. I have not completed the whole book yet, but so far his section on The Apostle's Creed is great in all these ways, and I eagerly look forward to the rest. I also greatly appreciate the passages for further study that Packer provides. I have been doing those and they greatly enrich and solidify the study. These and the questions for discussion also make the book great to work through with a new believer to help them get grounded in Jesus. If you don't have Packer's Knowing God, order that as well and read this as a companion piece to it, as Packer intended. Knowing God will help ground you in Packer's approach to the Three Formula. And in all things, "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen." (1 Peter 3:18)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Growing in Christ by J.I. Packer, September 4, 2009
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J. I. Packer's book, Growing in Christ is based on the historic Anglican catechism (instruction) on the Christian faith using four items that best sum up and teach a biblical faith. They are the Nicene Creed (about God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), entering into God's chosen in Christ through Baptism and Conversion, Praying using the Lord's Prayer to teach us, and God's design for our lives using the Ten Commandments. It is, I believe to be, a thought provoking book that delves deeply into what each means for the Christian today based on solid biblical scholarship and theology. Yet while it challenges it is not beyond anyone. I would recommend for those who really want to understand their faith. It is in short chapters that one can be done in the day, including meditating on his questions and reading through additional suggested scriptural readings. We use it for our instruction, adult, and new Christian training. I highly recommend it for those deepening their faith, just learning, or checking out Christianity. Growing in Christ
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resouce for Bible study, July 12, 2007
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I was particularly looking for a book which handled the Ten Commandments when I came across this title by Dr. Packer.
Originally published as I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN. Covers The Apostles' Creed, Baptism and Conversion, The Lord's Prayer, and The Ten Commandments, by breaking each down into concise studies. Very useful for individual or group.
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