Keeping the Ten Commandments (Paperback)

J.I. Packer

ISBN 10: 1581349831 / ISBN 13: 9781581349832

Published by Crossway Books, Wheaton, IL, 2008

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Paperback. Theyre often mistakenly considered Gods ruleshis outdated list of dos and donts that add up to a guilt-ridden, legalistic way of life. But as beloved author and Bible scholar J. I. Packer probes the purpose and true meaning of the Ten Commandments, youll discover that these precepts can aptly be called Gods blueprint for the best life possible. They contain the wisdom and priorities everyone needs for relational, spiritual, and societal blessingand its all coming from a loving heavenly Father who wants the best for his children. Not only does Packer deliver these truths in brief, readable segments, but he includes discussion questions and ideas for further study at the end of each chapter. This book will challenge you to view the commandments with new eyes and help you to understandperhaps for the first timethe health, hope, and heritage youre offered there. J. I. Packer explodes common misconceptions about the Ten Commandments and gives readers God's blueprint for relational, spiritual, and societal well-being. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Keeping the Ten Commandments (Paperback)
• Publisher: Crossway Books, Wheaton, IL
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581349831
• ISBN 13: 9781581349832
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

They're often mistakenly considered God's "rules"-his outdated list of do's and don'ts that add up to a guilt-ridden, legalistic way of life. But as beloved author and Bible scholar J. I. Packer probes the purpose and true meaning of the Ten Commandments, you'll discover that these precepts can aptly be called God's blueprint for the best life possible. They contain the wisdom and priorities everyone needs for relational, spiritual, and societal blessing-and it's all coming from a loving heavenly Father who wants the best for his children.

Not only does Packer deliver these truths in brief, readable segments, but he includes discussion questions and ideas for further study at the end of each chapter. This book will challenge you to view the commandments with new eyes and help you to understand-perhaps for the first time-the health, hope, and heritage you're offered there.

About the Author

J. I. Packer (1926–2020) served as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He authored numerous books, including the classic bestseller Knowing God. Packer also served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.

Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College