Does Each Person Choose Their Own Destiny? J.I. Packer

J.I. Packer answers questions on Eternity

[@SkiesVibrant]

A giant among the Redeemed. Packer's book 'Knowing God' is a masterpiece and if it were up to me, every Christians would read it. Many thanks for posting this. :)

[@lisajustlisa2913]

SkiesVibrant agree!!!!

[@sthomas1913]

Yes, I agree. I read it 39 yrs. ago. My favorite book.

[@mrtdiver]

"and if it were up to me, every Christians would read it." There is a famine in the land; not of eating or drinking, but of hearing the Word of God (cf. Amos 8:11). Genuine believers need to prioritize and get a solid foundation on God's word first. I could ask any so-called Christian please give me a line from Nahum (for example), a verse, or even what is it about; and I would get a blank stare. This is the state of the American Christian today.

[@AL-ri6bk]

this guy is awesome. Godliness~ wohooos~ christ likeness~

[@rocketsurgeon1746]

quick answer, yes! we choose to repent and believe or not. so simple

[@jackjones3657]

J I Packer was a 'commoner' who epitomized the every-man's theologian. His serenity really seemed to emanate how one might view Christ.

[@43Danc]

I believe our destiny determines the choices we make, not the other way around.

[@gskessingerable]

That would mean then that there are those predestined for hell would it not? What's the point of free will and the offer of salvation if predestination is involved?

[@jacobstabler9138]

Of course it means some are predestined for hell and others to glory. God is the first cause of all things, even those who were fashioned unto damnation by the potter.

[@Warmsunset26]

No marking time. N O marking time.

[@3345646]

He said: we are not just standing still and marking time.

[@lancegoy9180]

Dr. Packer and his Anglican views are really a drag. 0:01

[@adamperry7222]

+Lance Goy please explain your comment

[@tonyt8271]

Perhaps as you say this to your brother, it is you that requires such mercy.

[@MarkNOTW]

Those who are "the elect" have chosen to be such in response to hearing the gospel

[@davidw969]

yes, Packer is an apostate as he signed the ECT agreement and joined the harlot

[@christopherskipp1525]

@@davidw969 What is the ECT agreement? Dr. Packer is a calvinist.