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Growing in Christ
Growing in Christ explains just that--how to grow in Christ. As this book shows, we mature spiritually by carefully learning and thoughtfully living the essentials of the Christian faith that are too often taken for granted or overlooked in our daily lives.
These essentials--so beautifully summarized in the Apostle's Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments--provide the heart of the book, which Dr. Packer explores and applies to daily life in a clear and refreshing way. Study questions and Bible passages follow each chapter for further individual or group study.
Speaking to Christians of all backgrounds and denominations, the newly converted as well as the lifelong believer, Dr. Packer reminds us that Christianity is not instinctive. Ours is a faith that must be learned, and we must never stop striving to mature.
These essentials--so beautifully summarized in the Apostle's Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments--provide the heart of the book, which Dr. Packer explores and applies to daily life in a clear and refreshing way. Study questions and Bible passages follow each chapter for further individual or group study.
Speaking to Christians of all backgrounds and denominations, the newly converted as well as the lifelong believer, Dr. Packer reminds us that Christianity is not instinctive. Ours is a faith that must be learned, and we must never stop striving to mature.
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First published January 1, 1977
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J.I. Packer
446 books925 followersWhat do J. I. Packer, Billy Graham and Richard John Neuhaus have in common? Each was recently named by TIME magazine as among the 25 most influential evangelicals in America.
Dr. Packer, the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College, was hailed by TIME as “a doctrinal Solomon” among Protestants. “Mediating debates on everything from a particular Bible translation to the acceptability of free-flowing Pentecostal spirituality, Packer helps unify a community [evangelicalism] that could easily fall victim to its internal tensions.”
Knowing God, Dr. Packer’s seminal 1973 work, was lauded as a book which articulated shared beliefs for members of diverse denominations; the TIME profile quotes Michael Cromartie of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington as saying, “conservative Methodists and Presbyterians and Baptists could all look to [Knowing God] and say, ‘This sums it all up for us.’”
In a similar tribute to Dr. Packer almost ten years ago, American theologian Mark Noll wrote in Christianity Today that, “Packer’s ability to address immensely important subjects in crisp, succinct sentences is one of the reasons why, both as an author and speaker, he has played such an important role among American evangelicals for four decades.”
For over 25 years Regent College students have been privileged to study under Dr. Packer’s clear and lucid teaching, and our faculty, staff and students celebrate the international recognition he rightly receives as a leading Christian thinker and teacher.
(https://www.regent-college.edu/facult...)
Dr. Packer, the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College, was hailed by TIME as “a doctrinal Solomon” among Protestants. “Mediating debates on everything from a particular Bible translation to the acceptability of free-flowing Pentecostal spirituality, Packer helps unify a community [evangelicalism] that could easily fall victim to its internal tensions.”
Knowing God, Dr. Packer’s seminal 1973 work, was lauded as a book which articulated shared beliefs for members of diverse denominations; the TIME profile quotes Michael Cromartie of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington as saying, “conservative Methodists and Presbyterians and Baptists could all look to [Knowing God] and say, ‘This sums it all up for us.’”
In a similar tribute to Dr. Packer almost ten years ago, American theologian Mark Noll wrote in Christianity Today that, “Packer’s ability to address immensely important subjects in crisp, succinct sentences is one of the reasons why, both as an author and speaker, he has played such an important role among American evangelicals for four decades.”
For over 25 years Regent College students have been privileged to study under Dr. Packer’s clear and lucid teaching, and our faculty, staff and students celebrate the international recognition he rightly receives as a leading Christian thinker and teacher.
(https://www.regent-college.edu/facult...)
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April 10, 2021
“Growing in Christ” is a faithful source for living the Christian life and the simplicities of what God has called His people to. Packer divides this book into four parts and each provide insight into different facets of the Christian life. Part one is a walk through the Apostle’s Creed. Here, he works through what a Christian is to believe and lays the foundation for orthodoxy. Part two works through how one becomes a Christian by extensively looking at baptism and conversion. Part three is a focus on prayer. Here, packer works through the Lord’s Prayer and exhorts Christians to pray. The final part of the book focuses on how Christians are to live in accordance with the Ten Commandments. This is a superb book filled with great discussion questions and Scripture references for further study. Despite being written in the 1970s originally this piece applies today and could be used for a great small group of young Christians.
March 2, 2024
Packer does an excellent job of breaking down and extrapolating the Ten Commandments, The Lord’s Prayer, and The Apostle’s Creed. I was encouraged and challenged by several threads he pulled on in light of God’s character. From defining “I Believe” as a deep faith and trust instead of an intellectual knowledge to translating “stealing” as taking a longer lunch break than you logged on your time card at work, Packer leaves you wrestling with the core attributes of God, which are revealed in His Law and what that translates to in our lives. I thought it was a great book, and I would recommend it to anyone digging into some general commentary on the fundamentals of Christianity as a believer or not, as long as appropriately viewed in light of Scripture.
March 8, 2024
The content here is excellent, especially for someone who is just becoming familiar with the Christian faith. Packer discusses the various phrases in the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer and the Ten Commandments, showing the biblical basis behind each one as well as plenty of suggestions for applying these truths to everyday lives. The reason for the less than stellar rating is that the book is written in a rather cold, academic style that really does not draw the reader into these great truths. The truth is presented, take it or leave it. It's my only complaint about the book because otherwise it is well worth reading for both the new believer and the mature Christian.
October 3, 2011
Why is this not a classic? Seriously. Let me try and answer that question: The title. This book is probably cast aside because of the vague title. This is less a book on Christian Sanctification, and more an overview of "What Christians Believe." In fact, it used to be titled: "I Want to Be a Christian."
As an more in-depth introduction to Orthodox Christianity, I can't imagine a better book. I speak no hyperbole. This is so good.
This book is really a concise and devotional commentary on each phrase of 1) The Apostles Creed, 2) The Lord's Prayer, and 3) The Ten Commandments. There are temperaments out there (like mine) that should be very attracted to such a format. JI Packer, like Derek Kidner, another favorite theological writer of mine, does not waste a word. In a world of Christian "books" that should be articles, this is an act of loving-kindness to his readers.
I anticipate having this book on hand for those who are interested in actually learning about the tenants of Orthodox Christianity. I also anticipate referencing this book often in my study.
As an more in-depth introduction to Orthodox Christianity, I can't imagine a better book. I speak no hyperbole. This is so good.
This book is really a concise and devotional commentary on each phrase of 1) The Apostles Creed, 2) The Lord's Prayer, and 3) The Ten Commandments. There are temperaments out there (like mine) that should be very attracted to such a format. JI Packer, like Derek Kidner, another favorite theological writer of mine, does not waste a word. In a world of Christian "books" that should be articles, this is an act of loving-kindness to his readers.
I anticipate having this book on hand for those who are interested in actually learning about the tenants of Orthodox Christianity. I also anticipate referencing this book often in my study.
February 25, 2024
An excellent book by J.I. Packer on the basics of Christianity. The structure of the book was very well laid out and quite readable, with very short chapters on each topic. There were a few secondary points here or there where I didn’t see fully eye to eye with him, but overall it was a solid read!
March 14, 2021
This catechetical work, coupled with Packer's Knowing God makes for a great introduction to the Christian faith.
The first part focuses on the exposition of the Apostle's Creed - the Trinitarian statement of faith pretty much neglected by modern evangelicals. Each article of faith is rendered clearly in a classical Protestant style.
The second part deals with baptism and conversion, while the third and fourth touch upon the Lord's Prayer and the Decalogue. He's brief and 'to-the-point' on every chapter, compiling a "mere Christianity" in a more comprehensively, historically rooted & biblical manner.
The HOW? - that the title begs - is being given an answer in a very Pauline fashion: "(...) be transformed by the renewal of your mind"
The first part focuses on the exposition of the Apostle's Creed - the Trinitarian statement of faith pretty much neglected by modern evangelicals. Each article of faith is rendered clearly in a classical Protestant style.
The second part deals with baptism and conversion, while the third and fourth touch upon the Lord's Prayer and the Decalogue. He's brief and 'to-the-point' on every chapter, compiling a "mere Christianity" in a more comprehensively, historically rooted & biblical manner.
The HOW? - that the title begs - is being given an answer in a very Pauline fashion: "(...) be transformed by the renewal of your mind"
March 11, 2025
Really good book. Difficult at some points as much of it as an exposition of the Lord‘s prayer and the 10 Commandments, so it’s hard to sit for any lengthy. And work through it. Yes, definitely a mental exercise, but mostly a spiritual exercise that makes it difficult to do in one sitting. However, the content itself is great. If you can work through it, this is a great book.
October 6, 2015
This is an excellent book, fit to be recommended with other classics such as Lewis' Mere Christianity or Stott's Basic Christianity as introductions to basic Christian faith. In four sections, Packer illuminates Christian theology and practice using The Apostle's Creed, Baptism and Christian conversion and initiation, The Lord's Prayer, and The Ten Commandments as his guide. Packer does an excellent job of describing a thoroughly orthodox, yet inclusive faith, a *Mere* Christianity, as C. S. Lewis described before him. Going only as far as scripture, and no further (or, at least this seems to be his good intention), he casts the net wide over Protestant, Baptist, Pentecostal, Orthodox, Catholic, and Anglican (his denomination), even arguing for where Christians may do better to remove boundaries that have often kept us apart, such as strict special six-day Creationism and the baptism of infants. On every point of this kind that Packer made, I found his scriptural and rational arguments sound and compelling, and was blessed with the freedom he so offered to carry a generous and humble orthodoxy, that calls many my brothers and sisters.
I enjoyed the book so much that the disappointment of the last few chapters were a dramatically surprising letdown. As he goes through the Ten Commandments in order, Packer ends his book with an unfortunate call to conservative social change in the cultural sphere, betraying a very Western prejudice, and the same common, ignorant worldview of much of the Western evangelical culture today, including its naive and simplistic view of the "Christian" roots of North American culture, and employing the same straw man arguments against the mainstream or progressive cultural shifts as the ones we hear on Fox News and Christian television every day. Had he kept his book "merely Christian", I would have given it five stars. That I still give it four after this relatively severe letdown at the end is a testament to the high value I give the rest of the book.
I enjoyed the book so much that the disappointment of the last few chapters were a dramatically surprising letdown. As he goes through the Ten Commandments in order, Packer ends his book with an unfortunate call to conservative social change in the cultural sphere, betraying a very Western prejudice, and the same common, ignorant worldview of much of the Western evangelical culture today, including its naive and simplistic view of the "Christian" roots of North American culture, and employing the same straw man arguments against the mainstream or progressive cultural shifts as the ones we hear on Fox News and Christian television every day. Had he kept his book "merely Christian", I would have given it five stars. That I still give it four after this relatively severe letdown at the end is a testament to the high value I give the rest of the book.
June 13, 2023
Excellent. Packer in effect is showing a new convert around the house for the first time. Really good insights drawn from the Apostle's creed, baptism, the Lord's prayer, and the decalogue. I read it right through, but each chapter would stand alone well, and I'll probably use it as a reference book in the future when I want to figure out how to explain a concept simply but well.
I found the chapter on lying particularly interesting. I think Packer got it right where Grudem gets it wrong (in affirming that there can be situations where lying is permissible). But he also got it wrong where Grudem gets it right (exceptions vs. exemptions— The Christological problem here is huge: is the law perfect? What ought Christ to have done when he found himself in a situation where there was no non-sinful option? If he was preserved from these, how can he say he has been tempted in every way as we have, because we face difficult moral issues all the time?).
I found the chapter on lying particularly interesting. I think Packer got it right where Grudem gets it wrong (in affirming that there can be situations where lying is permissible). But he also got it wrong where Grudem gets it right (exceptions vs. exemptions— The Christological problem here is huge: is the law perfect? What ought Christ to have done when he found himself in a situation where there was no non-sinful option? If he was preserved from these, how can he say he has been tempted in every way as we have, because we face difficult moral issues all the time?).
January 9, 2023
Overall, I was quite impressed with the book. For me, where I am in my walk of faith, it was much more relevant at some points than at others. I took much from parts 1 and 3, and little from parts 2 and 4. My one criticism of the book is mostly in part 2. I found that Packer stretched out the theme of Baptism over 10 or so chapters, when he had accomplished everything he was going to accomplish by chapter 2. I would certainly recommend this book to others, it is very informative and helpful. I would encourage anyone who reads it to bear through part 2, as things do get much better through parts 3 and 4.
Excellent Quotes from the book:
- "In a weary world in which grave philosophers were counseling suicide as man's best option, the unshakeable, rollicking optimism of the first Christians, who went on feeling on top of the world however much the world seemed to be on top of them, made a vast impression. (It still does, when Christians are Christian enough to show it!)" Pg. 64
- "The evangelical theology of revival ... and the present-day emergence of "charismatic renewal" on a worldwide scale, reminds us, ... that church must always be open to the immediacy of the Spirit's Lordship, and that disorderly vigor in a congregation is infinitely preferable to a correct and tidy deafness." Pg 77
- "Each congregation is a visible outcrop of the one church universal, called to serve God and men in humility and, perhaps, humiliation while living in prospect of glory. Spirit-filled for worship and witness, active in love and care for insiders and outsiders alike, self-supporting and self-propagating, each congregation is to be a spearhead of divine counterattack for the recapture of a rebel world." Pg. 77
- "Baptism, whenever we receive it, belongs now to our past. And we grasp its bearing on today's living not by remembering it as an event, but by understanding it as a speaking sign, a symbol carrying a message; ... a visible word from God." Pg. 99
- "...the mark of great prayers, in the Bible, or elsewhere, is that they express a great awareness of a great God." Pg 167
- "The realism, self-distrust, and humble dependence on God that breathes through [the] petition ['lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil'] is something we all need to learn." Pg 195
- "Power is the actual mastery which God's rule shows: not, then, naked arbitrary power, like that of a rogue tornado, or a rogue elephant, or a dotty dictator, but unconquerable beneficence, triumphantly fulfilling purposes of mercy and loving-kindness 'to us and to all men'. It is the power by which God is good to all, and rescued Israel from Egypt, and raised Jesus Christ from the dead." Pg 209
- "Suppose all churches and congregations were ablaze with zeal for God, and for personal holiness, and for moral righteousness - why, that would be a revival! Revival is a divine visitation of communities, and it's moral force is unrivaled. When God quickens His church, the tremendous purging power that overflows transforms the moral tone of society in a way that nothing else can do. That we need revival is not open to doubt; that this need should drive us to prayer cannot be doubted either." Pg 222
- "Life means relationships: with God, men, and things. Get your relationships right, and life is joy, but is a burden otherwise." Pg 223
Excellent Quotes from the book:
- "In a weary world in which grave philosophers were counseling suicide as man's best option, the unshakeable, rollicking optimism of the first Christians, who went on feeling on top of the world however much the world seemed to be on top of them, made a vast impression. (It still does, when Christians are Christian enough to show it!)" Pg. 64
- "The evangelical theology of revival ... and the present-day emergence of "charismatic renewal" on a worldwide scale, reminds us, ... that church must always be open to the immediacy of the Spirit's Lordship, and that disorderly vigor in a congregation is infinitely preferable to a correct and tidy deafness." Pg 77
- "Each congregation is a visible outcrop of the one church universal, called to serve God and men in humility and, perhaps, humiliation while living in prospect of glory. Spirit-filled for worship and witness, active in love and care for insiders and outsiders alike, self-supporting and self-propagating, each congregation is to be a spearhead of divine counterattack for the recapture of a rebel world." Pg. 77
- "Baptism, whenever we receive it, belongs now to our past. And we grasp its bearing on today's living not by remembering it as an event, but by understanding it as a speaking sign, a symbol carrying a message; ... a visible word from God." Pg. 99
- "...the mark of great prayers, in the Bible, or elsewhere, is that they express a great awareness of a great God." Pg 167
- "The realism, self-distrust, and humble dependence on God that breathes through [the] petition ['lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil'] is something we all need to learn." Pg 195
- "Power is the actual mastery which God's rule shows: not, then, naked arbitrary power, like that of a rogue tornado, or a rogue elephant, or a dotty dictator, but unconquerable beneficence, triumphantly fulfilling purposes of mercy and loving-kindness 'to us and to all men'. It is the power by which God is good to all, and rescued Israel from Egypt, and raised Jesus Christ from the dead." Pg 209
- "Suppose all churches and congregations were ablaze with zeal for God, and for personal holiness, and for moral righteousness - why, that would be a revival! Revival is a divine visitation of communities, and it's moral force is unrivaled. When God quickens His church, the tremendous purging power that overflows transforms the moral tone of society in a way that nothing else can do. That we need revival is not open to doubt; that this need should drive us to prayer cannot be doubted either." Pg 222
- "Life means relationships: with God, men, and things. Get your relationships right, and life is joy, but is a burden otherwise." Pg 223
March 1, 2019
This work, first published in 1977, is Packer's way of introducing the fundamentals of the faith. He goes line-by-line through the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments. That's fifty chapters right there. Then in another 14 chapters he addresses an oft-neglected topic: how Christians ought to regard, and be sanctified by, their baptism. This section is the real gem of the book. The summaries of the other pillars of faith and doctrine are helpful, and would be vital to any new believer. But for so many, baptism is a one-time event that has little abiding significance. But the Larger Catechism says we are to "improve" our baptism, and Packer shows how. It truly is a means of grace, if we would only realize it.
The cover of the book may be dated, but Packer never is. I could see this book being used in a new believer's/membership class, or for any other Sunday School class that needed to cover the basics--even with high schoolers.
The cover of the book may be dated, but Packer never is. I could see this book being used in a new believer's/membership class, or for any other Sunday School class that needed to cover the basics--even with high schoolers.
August 24, 2020
A solid and useful book from J. I. Packer, who recently entered into the joy of his Master.
As other reviewers have noted, the book covers the essentials of Christian faith and life through exposition of the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments with a fourth section addressing baptism and conversion. Of the three formulae, Packer says, "these ... deal with the Christian's convictions, communion with God, and code of conduct respectively; baptism speaks of God's covenant, Christian conversion and commitment, and church life" (xi). If you're looking for high-quality, line-by-line teaching on these issues that's also accessible to a new Christian, this is a great resource.
As other reviewers have noted, the book covers the essentials of Christian faith and life through exposition of the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments with a fourth section addressing baptism and conversion. Of the three formulae, Packer says, "these ... deal with the Christian's convictions, communion with God, and code of conduct respectively; baptism speaks of God's covenant, Christian conversion and commitment, and church life" (xi). If you're looking for high-quality, line-by-line teaching on these issues that's also accessible to a new Christian, this is a great resource.
May 3, 2013
Wow! Packer's economy with words made this book a great discussion tool for Bible study.
July 1, 2024
Just as with any skill or sport, so it is with the Christian faith, you can never stray from the fundamentals.
In “Growing in Christ”, Packer unpacks four core fundamentals: the Apostle’s creed, the Lord’s Prayer, Baptism, and the Ten Commandments. There is a rich tradition in Church history of teaching through these four fundamentals to prepare people for baptism. Packer makes a solid case for reintroducing these into the modern local church as cathecetical tools . This is really attractive to me as a pastor and planter.
There is a lot to learn from Packer as a Bible teacher. He has an economy with words. He moves through a ton of material and cuts the fat.
This book is dated in several places and I wish there was more of a Christo-centric focus in certain sections since the title is “Growing in Christ”.
In “Growing in Christ”, Packer unpacks four core fundamentals: the Apostle’s creed, the Lord’s Prayer, Baptism, and the Ten Commandments. There is a rich tradition in Church history of teaching through these four fundamentals to prepare people for baptism. Packer makes a solid case for reintroducing these into the modern local church as cathecetical tools . This is really attractive to me as a pastor and planter.
There is a lot to learn from Packer as a Bible teacher. He has an economy with words. He moves through a ton of material and cuts the fat.
This book is dated in several places and I wish there was more of a Christo-centric focus in certain sections since the title is “Growing in Christ”.
March 28, 2023
'... opportunities must be given for folk in and just outside the churches to examine Christian essentials, because there are so many for whom this is a prime need.'
Thoughts:
- I've been reading a chapter a day for the past couple months (the chapters are very short). I really like how the book is structured, and it was pretty cool going "back to basics" and challenging myself to re-examine things I take for granted.
- There were several moments that made me think "hang on, this really wasn't published recently" when Packer referenced the culture of his time. Not a bad thing in this case.
- Overall this helped me to approach several topics with a fresh pair of eyes, particularly in areas where I've been feeling a bit stagnant or blasé.
Thoughts:
- I've been reading a chapter a day for the past couple months (the chapters are very short). I really like how the book is structured, and it was pretty cool going "back to basics" and challenging myself to re-examine things I take for granted.
- There were several moments that made me think "hang on, this really wasn't published recently" when Packer referenced the culture of his time. Not a bad thing in this case.
- Overall this helped me to approach several topics with a fresh pair of eyes, particularly in areas where I've been feeling a bit stagnant or blasé.
November 11, 2016
I good book covering the basics of the Christian faith. Using the Apostle's Creed, Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments Packer explains the faith. This book is broken down into very small sections (2-4 pages each).
Packer's writing style is enjoyable. It was fun and edifying to think through the basic tenets of the Christian faith via this book.
Packer's writing style is enjoyable. It was fun and edifying to think through the basic tenets of the Christian faith via this book.
December 18, 2024
I read this book as a part of the adult confirmation class at my church. It is a fairly basic introduction to a Protestant understanding of the Apostle's Creed, the sacrament of baptism, the Lord's Prayer, and the Decalogue. Easy to read sections, with some questions at the end along with scripture references for further study.
August 16, 2025
Packer was so good at making theology simple and digestible. My only pushback in this volume was his approach to Baptism; being a Baptist myself I think his conclusions are not biblical. Otherwise, this was a wonderful primer on the Christian life based on the Apostles Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments.
September 6, 2025
Wonderful book! Packer walks through the very basics of the faith ( Apostles creed, Baptism and conversion, the Lords Prayer, Ten Commandments) in short biblically dense chapters perfect for any Christian’s devotion or for a new believer. Beautifully written and perfect “catechism” for families to go through together or in small groups. Easily 5/5
April 3, 2018
I felt that this book was rushed. It almost felt like it had been ghost-written by someone who pulled Packer's writings together into a Christian primer. It didn't flow or engage. He also seems to contradict himself in some cases since there isn't time or space to discuss nuances in this format.
February 23, 2021
Very good; it requires to be picked up again and again. Sometimes we need a reminder not to get too comfortable and forget to continue to grow in Christ. He’s not done with us and we’ll never be done growing in him.
November 12, 2023
If you are discipline someone this is a 5/5. If you read deeply this is merely reinforcing what you know. This would be an excellent read for a new believer. If you have read the Bible through a few times and know your basics of Christian worldview this merely reinforces that.
April 16, 2024
A catechism for folks who don't like catechisms. Solid, foundational truths. Walks through, breaks down, and unfolds the Apostle's Creed, Baptism and Conversion, Lord's Prayer, and Ten Commandments very clearly and concisely.
December 27, 2017
Good basic overview of Christian doctrine in the traditional catechism format (i.e. Apostle's Creed, Sacraments, Lord's Prayer, Ten Commandments), from a basically evangelical Anglican perspective.
December 31, 2018
You are always inspired when you read a J.I. Packer book. He puts you on a wonderful level with the Lord. Great Read that will change your life.
February 2, 2019
Sometimes hard to understand, but this is a wonderfully deep book going step by step through basic tenets of the faith. Might be good to read with a highly intellectual new Believer.
July 9, 2019
You are always inspired when you read a J.I. Packer book. He puts you on a wonderful level with the Lord. Great Read that will change your life.
August 25, 2022
Excellent, though a bit dry for listening to
February 25, 2017
Excellent exposition of the Apostle's Creed!
June 20, 2011
A pretty good introductory book about the basics of the Christian faith, covering the Apostles' Creed, the topic of baptism, the Lord's prayer, and the Ten Commandments. I would recommend it except for the section on baptism. I believe I really did try to give Packer's explanation of his views on infant baptism a chance, but he has to jump through so many hoops compared to what I consider the simple Biblical teaching that baptism is a public profession of one's individual faith in Christ. I would hesitate to recommend this book to a new Christian because of the confusion that section would likely cause.
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