Knowing Christianity
The Foundations of the Christian Faith and How They Shape Daily Life
- Christian Living
- Publisher: InterVarsity Press
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
Explore Enduring Truths with a New Edition of J. I. Packer's Timeless Work In a culture that grasps at the latest self-improvement plan or trendy spiritual experiences, J. I. Packer, author of Knowing God, turns our attention to realities far better than anything our self-absorbed society can offer. In Knowing Christianity, Packer lays out his grand panorama of the magnificent landscape we call the Christian faith. This book centers on the bedrock truths of Christianity, aiming to help ordinary believers deepen their devotion into discipleship. Knowing Christianity covers key elements of spiritual life, Christian living, and our ultimate end, laying out the doctrines of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit; spiritual growth; prayer and worship; fellowship and renewal in the church; citizenship as a Christian; and the afterlife, God's judgment, and Christ's ascension. As the currents of culture shift, Packer's wise insights help believers lay a solid foundation on which to build the Christian life. Though spiritual fads fade from the scene as quickly as they arise, KnowingChristianity explores the lasting, unchanging truth of the God who has been our help in ages past and will be our hope for years to come.
Endorsements (3)
“In an age of AI-mediated knowledge, when we are drowning in heaps of unhelpful (or, at best, semi-helpful) information, trustworthy human sages are more important than ever. The late J. I. Packer is a voice like that, and his Knowing Christianity is a classic every Christian should have in their library. There are nuggets of wisdom in every paragraph of this book. For both new converts and lifelong believers, this is a meaty but accessible work to read slowly and return to often.”
“In preparation for writing my book, Packer on the Christian Life, I did my best to read everything he had written. I'm sure there were articles here and there that I overlooked, but my immersion into all things Packer was one of the greatest blessings of my life. I'm thrilled to see Knowing Christianity once again available to the church and to the world. If you are looking for a solidly biblical, theologically lucid, imminently practical treatment of the basic truths of Christianity, look no further. Packer will do.”
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