J. I. PACKER
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Copyright © 2001 by J. I. Packer
Published by Crossway Books
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Some of the material in this book was originally published in 1987 by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., under the title Hot Tub Religion.
“A Christian Style of Life” appeared in an earlier form in D. A. Carson and J. Woodbridge, eds., God and Culture (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993).
“The Transformation Track” was originally an article in The Standard (January 1999).
“Power Path” started as an article in Faith and Renewal (January 1992).
The four “Musings on the Life of Faith” were featured in Eternity magazine (November, July, January 1988, April 1987).
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First printing 2001
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Packer, J. I. (James Innell)
God’s plans for you / J. I. Packer.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 13: 978-1-58134-290-1 (alk. paper)
ISBN 10: 1-58134-290-X
1. Christian life—Anglican authors. I. Title.
BV4501.3.P32 2001
248.4—dc21
2001003934
I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord,
plans for wholeness and not for evil,
to give ...
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About God’s Plans for YouIn contrast to the laid-back form of Christianity often seen today, J. I. Packer attempts to shake Christians out of their complacency with biblical reflections on life’s tough issues. God’s Plans for You discusses topics like pleasure, health, disappointment, and holiness. Packer maps out difficult situations—superimposing relevant biblical teachings for study. |
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