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The Theology of the Christian Life in J.I. Packer’s Thought is unavailable, but you can change that!

This study offers a critical analysis of J. I. Packer’s theology of the Christian life. Packer has achieved international acclaim and wielded widespread influence within evangelicalism for more than three decades, particularly through his writings on the doctrine of sanctification. This study pursues a nuanced understanding of Packer’s theology of sanctification by tracing the development of his...

him, proposing that he help them initiate a series of conferences on Puritan studies as part of the Tyndale Fellowship for Biblical Research. Lloyd-Jones responded enthusiastically.42 This annual conference helped promote a growing interest in the Puritans among evangelicals and forged a close friendship and working relationship between Packer and Lloyd-Jones; a relationship that was to last until 1966.43 While their personal relationship did not endure Packer’s refusal to leave the Church of
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