Calvinism is the consistent endeavor to acknowledge the Creator as the Lord, working all things after the counsel of His will.
J. I. PackerThe essence of God's action in wrath is to give people what they choose, in all its implications.
J. I. PackerThe saving power of the cross does not depend on faith being addded to it; its saving power is such that faith flows from it
J. I. PackerThe way to be truly happy is to be truly human, and the way to be truly human is to be truly godly.
J. I. PackerIf one preaches the Bible biblically, one cannot help preaching the gospel all the time.
J. I. PackerGod uses chronic pain and weakness, along with other afflictions, as his chisel for sculpting our lives. Felt weakness deepens dependence on Christ for strength each day. The weaker we feel, the harder we lean. And the harder we lean, the stronger we grow spiritually, even while our bodies waste away. To live with your โthornโ uncomplainingly โ that is, sweet, patient, and free in heart to love and help others, even though every day you feel weak โ is true sanctification. It is true healing for the spirit. It is a supreme victory of grace.
J. I. Packer