British-born Canadian theologian J.I. Packer addresses a common question asked of those who are Calvinists – “Why evangelize if God predestines?” He points out that it is our job to proclaim the Gospel, it is God’s job to save. It is our job to be faithful in sharing Christ, it is God’s job to be […]
J.I. Packer: Don’t Confuse Our Job with God’s Job in Evangelism
British-born Canadian theologian J.I. Packer addresses a common question asked of those who are Calvinists – “Why evangelism if God predestines?” He points out that it is our job to proclaim the Gospel, it is God’s job to save. It is our job to be faithful in sharing Christ, it is God’s job to be […]
John Owen: The Invitation of Christ
British Puritan writer and theologian, John Owen (1616-1683) described the invitation of Jesus to respond in personal faith: This is somewhat of the word which he now speaks unto you: Why will ye die? why will ye perish? why will ye not have compassion on your own souls? Can your hearts endure, or can your […]