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One of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals (Christianity Today, 2006)
Platinum Book Award, Evangelical Christian Publishing Association For over 40 years, J. I. Packer's classic has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God. In 2006, Christianity Today voted this title one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals. This edition is updated with Americanized language and spelling and a new preface by the author. Stemming from Packer's profound theological knowledge, Knowing God brings together two important facets of the Christian faith― knowing about God and also knowing God through the context of a close relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. Written in an engaging and practical tone, this thought-provoking work seeks to transform and enrich the Christian understanding of God. Explaining both who God is and how we can relate to him, Packer divides his book into three sections: The first directs our attention to how and why we know God, the second to the attributes of God and the third to the benefits enjoyed by a those who know him intimately. This guide leads readers into a greater understanding of God while providing advice to gaining a closer relationship with him as a result.

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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

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"Week by week and day by day, Packer gives advice that is sure to motivate and inspire readers to reach for more in their quest to unite with God. A fine read for any devoted Christian." (James A. Cox, Library Bookwatch, December 2009)

"This is a book that urges us to know about God and then to know God in Jesus Christ. It is a book that serves up real meat―a thought-provoking call to apply ourselves to knowing who God is and to develop a close relationship with Him." (East Central Illinois Baptist Association, February 13, 2008)

"Something must be said for the staying power of a book like J. I. Packer's Knowing God. With some of the language and rhetoric updated, the foundational elements of the book are as powerful and strong as ever." (Chris Wise, The Christian Manifesto (thechristianmanifesto.wordpress.com), February 26, 2008)

"Packer was magisterial in substance, but adopted the tone of a fellow traveler. He convinced us that the study of God 'is the most practical project anyone can engage in.'" (Christianity Today, October 2006)

"If I can't put the Bible on this list, I'll choose a Packer book instead. Every national and world leader must seek to know the nations and world in which they serve. And in order to know this world and its people, we must first know the God who shaped and molded us all. Packer simply and powerfully re-introduces us to God: his attributes, actions, and, most important, his grace." (Joshua DuBois, "My Top Five," Christianity Today, September 2014)

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Paperback: 286 pages
Publisher: InterVarsity Press; 20th Anniversary ed. edition (July 24, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 083081650X
ISBN-13: 978-0830816507
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Knowing God: a 20th and 21st Century Classic

ByGlenn E. Davison October 26, 2015

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Does the book, Knowing God, by James I. Packer, deserve the status it has received as being a "classic"?Absolutely!!! You will not for a moment regret reading Packer's reflections on the attributes of God, the work of Christ on the Cross, and the living of the Christian life. Though I have a few quibbles about Packer's criticism of the use of icons and images in worship, his digs at Keswick consecration and surrender teaching, and his skepticism over the Charismatic reliance on hearing God. My concerns are minor compared to the great worth of Packer's thoughts on God in his greatness, the Son in his finished work, and the Holy Spirit in his enabling power. Be ready to grow spiritually as Packer walks you into a deeper and more profound understanding of God's Word. *Knowing God* is a wonderfully written book about God himself-- someone we need to know personally and intimately. I can't believe that it took me twenty-five years to finally take the time to read it.

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I know God and I want to know Him more.

BySam Kooon 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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Great topics, but a dense read

ByAWP99on February 17, 2017

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I haven't made it all the way through this yet, but so far so good. I'm using it for a Bible study with some buddies. We make it through one chapter a week. The first 2 chapters are pretty easy to get through, but everything thereafter has been pretty dense. The topics of the Holy Spirit and God Incarnate... They're great topics and something every believer should spend more time thinking about. In this book they're covered, and covered well. However, the writing is what's dense. We've had lots of discussions within our group about whether or not you can cover such topics without it being dense. I think there is some validity to this argument, but I've read other books that broach such monumental topics with more finesse and a finer presentation and just as much accuracy and analysis.

In all, I think it's a worthwhile read for a new or older believer. It's something that's dense, but lays out the clarity of who God is, and I think that's something that anybody needs to have a better grasp on if you're to have a relationship with Him.

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ByDebbieon 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.”

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Excellent Book!

BySandy Jon January 24, 2016

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Excellent book! I'm still reading it but it's given me a whole different picture of Who God is & what He is like from what I used to have. J.I. Packer is an excellent writer. He uses scripture to back up what he says, which I like. I am recommending it to all my friends & recommend it highly to anyone who seeks a daily walk with God.

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

ByJohnon 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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Like no other.

ByJudith S. Handon October 27, 2015

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Oh my, I read this book in the 70s and just had to buy it and read it again. Brand new, as God's Spirit is always able to make 'old' words. The author is a strong favourite of mine and discusses the experience of truly KNOWING GOD is a way I've seen none other do.

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Great for an individual, great for a group!

Bygcssiteon March 29, 2016

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This is a classic work that has provided many wonderful and helpful insights to God. The book is a collection of articles, so each chapter is of a size that is manageable and which seems to help me focus better. I am on my second reading and am enjoying the second pass even more than the first. I lead a men's group and am considering using this book for a future study. The text includes many bible references and is written in a very easy to understand manner. Although it is easy to understand, it is also in-depth...this is a serious book on knowing all aspects of who God is and why we must know Him. This book has been personally helpful, but I also know that for a men's bible study it would be excellent - it will stimulate much discussion. Highly recommended!

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Published 11 days ago by Cheryl Granger

If you want to know the Christian God this is your book.

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Awesome book! (I'm reading it for the third time) It teaches the reader about the character and qualities of God, in an easy to understand format.Read more

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I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in expanding their mind

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Great book, it has all the ingredients to provide a serious individual with an unshakable foundation to knowing God.

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