J. I. Packer – The Prayer Book Society of Canada

Restoring the Authority of Scripture

Kerry March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Featured Misc, J. I. Packer

An address given by Dr. Packer to members of the PBSC on November 2nd, 1996 at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Kitchener, Ontario. Dr. Packer gives a penetrating analysis of the meaning and importance of Scriptural authority.

J.I. Packer’s 5-Part Video Series

Kerry June 4, 2021June 7, 2021 J. I. Packer

Talks on the BCP by the Revd. Dr. J.I. Packer In 1993 the Vancouver Branch of the PBSC and St. John’s Church in Vancouver jointly organized a Lenten series of lectures by world-renowned theologian and writer Dr. James Packer, whoRead more

A Tribute to J.I. Packer – 1926-2020

Kerry September 6, 2020May 20, 2021 J. I. Packer

Journalist Sue Careless offers a retrospective on the life, witness and legacy of Dr. J.I. Packer.

The Revd. Dr. J.I. Packer – R.I.P.

Kerry September 6, 2020May 20, 2021 J. I. Packer

The Red. Dr. David Curry reflects on the late J.I. Packer’s solid faith, deep learning, wide-ranging influence, enormous legacy of writings, and unswerving support of the Book of Common Prayer throughout his life, and his greatly appreciated contributions to the PBSC.

Rooted and Built Up in Christ

Kerry May 1, 1999May 20, 2021 J. I. Packer

From the writings of Dr. J.I. Packer: An address given in Toronto in 1999, on the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the first Book of Common Prayer. Dr. Packer speaks eloquently on the firm Biblical rootedness of the Prayer Book and its “infinite power to feed the soul”.

For Truth, Unity, and Hope

Kerry May 20, 1992May 20, 2021 J. I. Packer

From “The Machray Review”, 1992. Dr. Packer expounds upon the Prayer Book’s invitation to “soak ourselves in Scripture”, its unifying power, the encouragement and Christian hope that it holds out, and the clarity and richness of its language.