What makes a true church? In this episode, we explore J.I. Packer’s reflections on Word and Sacrament—two foundational pillars of the Christian life. From the faithful preaching of Scripture to the visible grace offered in Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, in this chapter, Packer shows how God strengthens His people through what we see, hear, and taste.

The Church is God’s redeemed people, called to live in covenant community under Christ’s lordship, proclaiming the gospel and growing together in holiness, love, and service. In today's study of Concise Theology, we explore the depth of the church's meaning, origin, and purpose.

In this chapter of Packer's Concise Theology, he discusses apostles. Apostles were uniquely chosen eyewitnesses of Christ’s resurrection and founders of the Church, whose teachings in Scripture are authoritative and enduring. While the office no longer exists, its legacy continues in the life and doctrine of the global Church.

In this chapter of Packer's Concise Theology, he explores the Kingdom of God as both a present reality and a future promise. As Christians, he reminds us that we live under God’s reign now—embracing spiritual transformation, embodying kingdom ethics, and joining in God’s mission—with confident hope in the kingdom’s ultimate consummation.

In this chapter Packer affirms that Christians may solemnly swear oaths or make vows before God—but only when necessary, truthful, and within Scripture’s bounds. Christians are called to uphold both God’s word and their own spoken commitments to both God and to people in general; conversely, they are to scorn lies and deceit at all costs.

In this chapter Packer affirms that Christians may solemnly swear oaths or make vows before God—but only when necessary, truthful, and within Scripture’s bounds. Christians are called to uphold both God’s word and their own spoken commitments to both God and to people in general; conversely, they are to scorn lies and deceit at all costs.

In today's session of the Bible study, we tackle questions that have arisen in the course of our study across the chapters of Concise Theology. The questions stretch from a knowledge-based perspective to a practical approach in the Christian life.

In this chapter, J. I. Packer explores how all our earthly work—whether paid labor, volunteer service, or homemaking—can and should be lived to God’s glory. He emphasizes that our enterprise, or vocation, is not about self-promotion or earning God’s favor, but about stewarding the gifts and opportunities God gives us.

In this chapter, J. I. Packer emphasizes that love is fundamental to Christian ethics and identity. He highlights that Christian love is a response to God's prior love for us. As 1 John 4:19 states, "We love because He first loved us." This divine love is not based on the worthiness of its recipients but flows from God's gracious nature. Similarly, Christians are called to extend love to others, including enemies, without expecting anything in return, reflecting the self-giving love of God (Luke 6:35).

In this chapter of Concise Theology, J.I. Packer addresses the misconception that Christian freedom absolves believers from obeying God's moral law. We highlight his warnings that disregarding God's law leads to moral chaos and undermines the transformative power of grace.