Another Christian giant has fallen – or better – been taken to be with his Lord, passing away July 17, 2020.  He had an early impact on me through his book, Knowing God, which  I read as a teen.  Rediscovering Holiness and The Quest For Godliness helped to teach me that salvation was meant to change your life.  More recently, Grounded in the Gospel, which he co-authored with Gary Parrett, helped me better think through Christian education.  I thank the Lord for him.

Here is a short biography, a few other tributes, and a collection of quotes:

J. I. Packer (1926–2020) – Justin Taylor

J. I. Packer: A Personal Appreciation – Ray Ortlund

J. I. Packer’s Final Words to the Church – Ivan Mesa (TGC)

10 Things You Should Know about J. I. Packer – Leland Ryken (Crossway)

40 Quotes from J. I. Packer (1926–2020) – Matt Smethurst (TGC)