TY - BOOK AU - Packer,J.I. TI - Serving the people of God T2 - The collected shorter writings of J.I. Packer SN - 0853649049 PY - 1998/// CY - Carlisle [Eng.] PB - Paternoster Press KW - Theology, Doctrinal KW - Popular works KW - Church KW - Christian union KW - Evangelistic work N1 - 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 ER -