Catechesis is an ancient practice of Christian disciple making that uses a simple question-and-answer format to instruct new believers and church members in the core beliefs of Christianity. To Be a Christian, by J. I. Packer and a team of other Anglican leaders, was written to renew this oft-forgotten tradition for today’s Christians. With over 360 questions and answers, plus Scripture references to support each teaching, this catechism covers the full range of Christian doctrine and life, drawing from the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and other important doctrinal summaries. Clear, concise, and conversational, this resource was written for all believers who seek to be grounded more deeply in the truth of God’s Word.

This introduction traces the origins, development, and divergent streams of atonement theology throughout the Christian tradition and proposes key criteria by which we can assess their value. The authors introduce essential biblical terms, texts, and concepts of atonement; identify significant historical figures, texts, and topics; and show how various atonement paradigms are expressed in their respective church traditions. The book also surveys current "hot topics" in evangelical atonement theology and evaluates strengths and weaknesses of competing understandings of atonement.

The Crossway Anglican Theology Collection celebrates the legacy of the Anglican church and explores the future of this historic denomination. The titles in this collection include reflections on liturgy, theology, and worship. Included in this collection are volumes of the Reformation Anglicanism Essential Library, which serve as a go-to resource aimed at helping clergy and educated laity grasp the coherence of the Reformation Anglican tradition. Also included are works on catechesis, ecclesiology, and the heritage of the Anglican church from J. I. Packer.

The Baker Academic Studies on the Atonement collection examines the difficult doctrine of the atonement with clear, biblical discussion. This collection explores how this doctrine affects our participation in the life of God and in the shared life of the Christian community while tracing the origins, development, and divergent streams of atonement theology throughout the Christian tradition. These volumes affirm the centrality of the death and resurrection of Christ and the need for each successive generation of Christians to affirm and apply the doctrine of the atonement to contemporary contexts.

Revisit the foundations of the Christian faith with one of the foremost evangelical scholars living today. A renowned theologian, J I Packer takes readers through a deeper examination of everyday Christian tenets such as the Ten Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, and the Lord’s Prayer, and addresses topics like weakness, intentionality, disappointment and more to help you grow in Christ. One of today’s most important evangelicals, Packer has greatly influenced the modern church and the field of evangelism. The Crossway J.I. Packer Collection, a compendium of that influence, presents 14 volumes in which Packer offers profound reflection on the Christian life.