Proclaiming Christ in a Pluralistic Age: The 1978 Lectures

by J. I. Packer

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2024

Overview

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

Key Features

• Features never-before-published lectures, originally given at Reformed Bible College and Moore College in 1978
• Provides gospel-centered answers to different worldviews including universalism, secular humanism, and pluralism
• Covers topics including Jesus’s humanity and divinity, substitutionary atonement, and the truth of Christ’s resurrection

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

Product Details

• Title: Proclaiming Christ in a Pluralistic Age: The 1978 Lectures
• Author: J. I. Packer
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 176
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Bible.—Luke—Criticism, interpretation; Crucifixion—Religious aspect—Christianity
• Resource ID: LLS:PRCLMNG1978LCTR
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-02T20:55:52Z

About J. I. Packer

J. I. Packer (1926–2020) is regarded as one of the most influential evangelicals in North America. He was Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and his writings include books such as Knowing God, A Quest for Godliness, Growing in Christ (Crossway) and Rediscovering Holiness. He preached and lectured widely in Great Britain and North America and served as general editor of the English Standard Version of the Bible published in 2001, and theological editor of the Study Bible version. In 2014, Packer was named Author of the Year by the Association of Logos Bookstores. He was a frequent contributor to and an executive editor of Christianity Today and wrote numerous articles published in journals such as Churchman, SouthWestern Journal, Reformation Revival Journal and Touchstone. He received a BA, MA and PhD from Oxford University.