“In adoption, God takes us into his family and fellowship—he establishes us as his children and heirs. Closeness, affection and generosity are at the heart of the relationship. To be right with God the Judge [justification] is a great thing, but to be loved and cared for by God the Father [adoption] is a greater. “
J.I. Packer
“The peace of God is first and foremost peace with God; it is the state of affairs in which God, instead of being against us, is for us.”
J.I. Packer
“What is a Christian? The question can be answered in many ways, but the richest answer I know is that a Christian is one who has God as Father.”
J.I. Packer
“The peace of God is first and foremost peace with God.”
J.I. Packer
Across Divides 