Proclaiming Christ in a Pluralistic Age: The 1978 Lectures (J. I. Packer)

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5 Classic Lectures from J. I. Packer Defending the Truth of the Gospel against Humanism, Universalism, and More

Christians today confront complex opposition to the gospel from intellectuals, skeptics, and pluralists who deny the divinity of Christ. But these are not new issues; the first-century church encountered similar challenges to their faith. How did the apostle Paul address these questions and doubts to effectively spread God’s word?

In these never-before-published lectures, originally given at Reformed Bible College and Moore College in 1978, renowned theologian J. I. Packer tackles common objections to Christianity—including secular humanism, pluralism, and universalism. By studying the evangelistic efforts of Paul and the early church, Packer skillfully preaches the glory of Christ crucified and helps students, pastors, and believers share their faith in an age of skepticism.

5 Vintage Lectures: Covering topics including Jesus’s humanity and divinity, substitutionary atonement, and the truth of Christ’s resurrection

A Great Resource for Pastors and Thoughtful Christians: Provides gospel-centered answers to different worldviews including universalism, secular humanism, and pluralism

From J. I. Packer: Prolific theologian and bestselling author of Knowing God

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Endorsements

“In 1978 J. I. Packer delivered these lectures at Reformed Bible College in Michigan then traveled to Australia to present the second series of Annual Moore College Lectures. So we have been waiting forty-five years for them to be published! However, precisely because of the long gap between delivery and publication, this book is able to challenge us powerfully about how far we have fallen from those days. These chapters remind us of vintage Packer: the calm and courteous style, the unrelenting focus on the Lord Jesus our Savior and faithfulness to the Scriptures, and an incisive perspective on the movements shaping the world in which we live as Christian disciples. This book is certainly worth reading, and I highly commend it.”

Mark D. Thompson, Principal, Moore Theological College

Table of Contents

Outline

Publisher’s Preface

Chapter 1: We’ve a Story to Tell: We Preach Christ Crucified

Chapter 2: The Man Christ Jesus: The Humanity of Jesus Christ

Chapter 3: He Emptied Himself: The Divinity of Jesus Christ

Chapter 4: A Wonderful Exchange: The Work of Jesus Christ

Chapter 5: No Other Name: The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ

General Index

Scripture Index

Product Details

Title: Proclaiming Christ in a Pluralistic Age: The 1978 Lectures 

Author: J. I. Packer

Publisher: Crossway Publishing

Pages: 168

Binding: Hardcover w/ Jacket

Size: 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.9 cm

ISBN: 9781433585302