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Gods love expresses holiness in the lover and seeks holiness for the beloved. Sep 30, 2015 knowing god, a quest for godliness, growing in christ crossway and rediscovering holiness. If edwards would be delighted, its because the focus of desiring god, and pipers entire vision for ministry, is the glory of god. While it gives us information about god with clarity and grace, it does much moreit aids us in actually knowing him, in building our relationship with him, and helps draw us closer to him in love and worship. He currently serves as the board of governors professor of theology at regent college in vancouver, british columbia. J i packers lifechanging book has deepened the faith and understanding of millions of people around the world. This insightful book has stood the test of time and has challenged christians at every level of maturity not only to know about the god they profess, but to get off the balcony of observation and get onto the road of discovery and come to know their god intimately and personally. An an exercise in spiritual growth and discipleship using the book by j. While many books and authors have passed through christian awareness over the centuries, periodically a book comes along that strikes a cord deep in the christian community.
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