The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity--hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory--because at the Father's will Jesus became poor, and was born in a stable so that thirty years later He might hang on a cross.
J. I. PackerThere are two sorts of sick consciences, those that are not aware enough of sin and those that are not aware enough of pardon.
J. I. PackerEvery time we mention God we become theologians, and the only question is whether we are going to be good ones or bad ones.
J. I. PackerMy advice to a new husband is nothing more than 'husbands, love your wives.' And 'love your wife as Christ has loved the church.' Never forget that you are Christ's representative in serving your wife.
J. I. Packer