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Quote by J. I. Packer

“God's wisdom is not, and never was, pledged to keep a fallen world happy, or to make ungodliness comfortable.”

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This book delves into theological concepts and spiritual truths, providing readers with a deeper understanding of God's nature, His role in the world, and the ways in which individuals can cultivate a closer relationship with Him. It combines theological teachings with personal reflections, aiming to inspire spiritual growth and deepen faith. more

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J. I. Packer

J. I. Packer is a prominent Christian theologian whose influential writings on Christian doctrine and spirituality have shaped theological discourse. Born on July 22, 1926, Packer has made significant contributions to the field of theology through his extensive scholarly work and theological education. more

“The Christian's instincts of trust and worship are stimulated very powerfully by knowledge of the greatness of God. But this is knowledge which Christians today largely lack: and that is one reason why our faith is so feeble and our worship so flabby... When a person in the church, let alone the person in the street, uses the word God, the thought is rarely of divine majesty.”

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Author:J. I. Packer

“God has not abandoned us any more than he abandoned Job. He never abandons anyone on whom he has set his love; nor does Christ, the good shepherd, ever lose track of his sheep.”

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Book:Knowing God Devotional Journal: A One-Year Guide

Source: Knowing God Devotional Journal: A One-Year Guide

“It is often the case, as all the saints know, that fellowship with the Father and the Son is most vivid and sweet, and Christian joy is greatest, when the cross is heaviest.”

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Book:Knowing God

Source: Knowing God

“God in his wisdom, to make and keep us humble and to teach us to walk by faith, has hidden from us almost everything that we should like to know about the providential purposes which he is working out in the churches and in our own lives.”