God's Word is not presented in Scripture in the form of a theological system, but it admits of being stated in that form, and, indeed, requires to be so stated before we can properly grasp it - grasp it, that is, as a whole. Every text has its immediate context in the passage from which it comes, its broader context in the book to which it belongs, and its ultimate context in the Bible as a whole; and it needs to be rightly related to each of these contexts if its character, scope and significance is to be adequately understood.
J. I. PackerLiving becomes an awesome business when you realize that you spend every moment of your life in the sight and company of an omniscient, omnipresent Creator.
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 simple statement, 'God is for us', is in truth one of the richest and weightiest utterances that the Bible contains.
J. I. PackerEase and luxury, such as our affluence brings today, do not make for maturity; hardship and struggle however do.
J. I. Packer