Knowing God Paperback – July 24, 1993

Whether you are a new Christian or a long-time follower....

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FUNNYBONE

October 12, 2017

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I had been introduced to another book by this author, "The Sovernity of God" which I
really liked. This book, "Knowing God" turned out to be very meaningful to me.
Packer speaks directly to the reader asking and answering questions in a very
communicative style. This is a book I will re-read over and over, and I purchased
extras for friends.

After I finished reading it I had an "Aha moment". I recalled writing a letter to my
much older brother whose health was failing fast. We had never been close as
he had estranged himself from the entire family for his entire life. I wrote that I
was sorry that we had not had a relationship, and that I was sorry that I had not
known him better.

And THAT is the message at the center of this book.... that knowing God has to
consist of more than knowledge of His Word, scrliptual verses from the Bible and
following the Ten Commandments. To know God, I learned, is to have a real,
vibrant and personal emotional relationship with Him; one that requires love,
trust, obedience, discipline, forgiveness, guidance, respect, honor and glory!
A real relationship.

I also really like how Packer descri bes and explains what it means to "be a
child of God", what it means to be adopted into God's family, to call Him
Father and Jesus Christ brother.

Whether you are a long-time follower or a new born-again Christian I think
this will be a valuable book that will expand your understanding and
appreciation of how precious your relationship with God is.

7 people found this helpful

I know God and I want to know Him more.

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Sam Koo

September 14, 2015

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I bought this book disregarding what others have said about this book, and wanting to find about this book myself. I, now, agree with many, many others who claim this book has changed their lives. I don't think I have ever read a book that just made me stop in the middle of the page and just sob and pray to God.

Being a Christian my whole life and attending Bible studies and summer camps, I have been just knowing about God rather than knowing God. But Packer successfully helped me to know God by revealing how glorious and majestic He is and how He sent His son to die for me in order for me to be adopted into His family. I think my favorite part of this book was his first section (I know the Lord; chapter 1-6), The Majesty of God (chapter 8), God only Wise (Chapter 9), God's Wisdom and Ours (Chapter 10), God the Judge (Chapter 14), The Wrath of God (Chapter 15), Goodness and Severity (Chapter 16), and the last section (If God be for us; chapter 18-22).

I would highly recommend this book to any Christian as Packer unfolds the characters of God but, not only that, he helps you wanting to know God more than when you picked up his book.

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October 17, 2015

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I agree with R. C. Sproul: “Few writings deserve to be called 'Christian classics' but this is surely one of them. With the heart of a pastor, the understanding of a theologian and the passion of a prophet, J. I. Packer brings the reader face to face with the living God.”

12 people found this helpful

Expand your knowledge about God - The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit.

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John

July 4, 2015

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This is a great discussion about God. It makes you think about aspects of Christianity you might not have paid attention to. And, then there are things that you need clarification about. Jack Nicklaus was supposed to have started each tour season retraining starting with the grip. He wanted to be sure he didn't pick up any bad habits. It is good to "relearn" about Christ periodically to be sure we haven't fallen into a misunderstanding. Rereading the Bible is paramount, but books like Knowing God are also great opportunities to recheck what we think we know.

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Excellent book for serious Christians.

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Amazon Customer

October 8, 2017

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Excellent book based on lots of scripture and much wisdom . It requires a lot of concentration. Highly recommended for any serious Christian.

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April 9, 2018

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In my opinion the best book I've read other than the Bible. It will really enrich your life in the most essential ways--the ways that matter because they are eternal but affect everyday life. If you can drop your defenses and shift your trust completely to Christ, you will be rewarded in profound ways that Packer covers amazingly in this book.

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This is wonderful. Much wisdom here. Whatever you don’t understand is in this great book.

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