Serving the people of God /

Packer, J. I.

Serving the people of God / James I. Packer. - Carlisle [Eng.] : Paternoster Press, 1998. - vi, 392 p. ; 24 cm. - The collected shorter writings of J.I. Packer ; v. 2 . - Packer, J. I. 1999 ; Selections. (James Innell). Works. v. 2. .

Reprints from various sources.

Includes bibliographical references.

The nature of the church -- Body life -- Divisions in the church -- The doctrine and expression of Christian unity -- The Gospel and the Lord's Supper -- The real meaning of the real presence -- What is revival? -- Renewal and revival -- Steps to the renewal of the Christian people -- The Holy Spirit and the local congregation -- Piety on fire -- Theological reflections on the charismatic movement -- Is Christianity credible? -- A Christian view of man -- The word of life -- To all who will come -- A Calvinist--and an evangelist! -- Understanding the lordship controversy -- The Gospel--its content and communication : a theological perspective -- The message is unchanged -- What is evangelism? -- Evangelical foundations for spirituality -- The Christian and God's world -- The means of growth -- Seeing God in the dark -- Westminster and the roller coaster ride -- An introduction to systematic spirituality -- Predestination and sanctification -- Conscience, choice and character -- Situations and principles -- Christian morality adrift -- Leisure and life-style : leisure, pleasure, and treasure.

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Theology, Doctrinal--Popular works.
Church.
Christian union.
Evangelistic work.