We’re told it’s difficult to describe, impossible to understand, and not even found in the Bible. So why should we care about the Trinity, aside from the fact that it’s…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
9 Things You Should Know About John Lewis (1940-2020) – Joe Carter
Rep. John Lewis of Georgia’s 5th congressional district died last Friday at the age of 80. Here are nine things you should know about the courageous civil rights leader. 1.…
Why Losing a Loved One Doesn’t Feel Real – Russell Moore
I was awakened Sunday by a telephone call from a friend telling me news I never expected to hear: that my friend and former student had been killed, run over…
‘Jim’ Packer: Man of Immutable Integrity – Sam Storms
There are two autographed items sitting on my desk at home, each a reflection of a dominant passion in my life. The first is a baseball, signed by my boyhood…
J. I. Packer, Devotional Theologian and Churchman – Sam Allberry
It’s not unheard of to sleep badly the night before preaching. This night, however, was particularly bad. I was still only a few weeks into regular Sunday preaching, and I…
Thank You, Lord, for J. I. Packer – Carl Trueman
I can clearly remember the moment I first heard the name of J. I. Packer. It was September 27, 1985, the day before I went up to Cambridge as an…
God’s Mission to Rescue a Prostitute – Barbaranne Kelly
Many of us learned about the defeat of Jericho as children in Sunday school. Joshua’s army fought the battle by marching around the city for seven days. At the end…
Discussing Death: A Pathway to Deeper Hope – Matt McCullough
“Awareness of death weakens our attachments to false hopes.” Matthew McCullough delivered a message during a breakout session at The Gospel Coalition’s 2019 National Conference titled “Remember Death: The Surprising…
40 Quotes from J. I. Packer (1926–2020) – Matt Smethurst
Today, J. I. Packer (1926–2020) went home to be with the Savior he loved. Dr. Packer, in addition to being a beloved and influential theologian, was a prolific writer whose ministry…
J. I. Packer: A Personal Appreciation from Ray Ortlund – Ray Ortlund
Our dear friend, James Innell Packer, has been released from this life. Many of us will feel, as I do, deep personal loss. We will miss him—and for good reason.…