Revelations of the Cross (Paperback)

J.I. Packer

ISBN 10: 1619700581 / ISBN 13: 9781619700581

Published by Hendrickson Publishers Inc, Massachusetts, 2013

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Paperback. Collected writings on the Trinity, Christ, and the Holy SpiritIn this collection of writings from one of the most well-known theologians of the modern era, Packer strongly defends Trinitarian theology and the uniqueness of Jesus Christ against contemporary challenges. In so doing, he deals with theological issues such as atonement, justification and universalism. He calls for believers to be serious about the Holy Spirit, and his articles on this topic are valuable examples of how to apply theological beliefs to controversial issues within the church.The articles range from short devotional pieces published in church-sponsored journals, to opinion articles for popular journals like Christianity Today, to major articles for scholarly journals.Contents Foreword1. The Trinity and the Gospel2. On Covenant Theology3. Jesus Christ the Lord4. Jesus Christ: the Only Saviour5. The Lamb Upon His Throne6. A Modern View of Jesus7. The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ8. What Did the Cross Achieve?9. Sacrifice and Satisfaction10. Justification: Introductory Essay11. The Love of God: Universal and Particular12. Good Pagans and Godundefineds Kingdom13. The Problem of Universalism Today14. Evangelicals and the Way of Salvation15. An Agenda for Theology16. Shy Sovereign17. On Being Serious About the Holy Spirit18. The Spirit and His Work This volume brings together a range of articles by renowned Reformed theologian J I Packer, written for both popular and scholarly journals over the years. In them, Packer strongly defends Trinitarian theology, and addresses themes such as atonement, justification, and the Holy Spirit. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Revelations of the Cross (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers Inc, Massachusetts
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1619700581
• ISBN 13: 9781619700581
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In this collection of writings from one of the most well-known theologians of the modern era, Packer strongly defends Trinitarian theology and the uniqueness of Jesus Christ against contemporary challenges. He calls for believers to be serious about the Holy Spirit, and his insights on this topic provide a template for applying theological beliefs to controversial issues within the church. Chapters include issues such as the universal and particular nature of God's love, the problem of universal aims and, as mentioned, the Holy Spirit.

About the Author

J. I. Packer is Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College, Vancouver. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers and apologists for Christianity in the twentieth century. He is author of numerous books, includingKnowing God, Rediscovering Holiness and Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Beliefs.