Remembering

I came to Regent as a student in 1985, primarily to study with Jim Packer and Klaus Bockmuehl. I took several courses with Jim, most memorably his seminars on the atonement and on the Puritans. His firm confidence in the Bible’s attestation of the good news of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, took root in my heart and mind as I studied with him. As a teacher, he invited all who learned under him into the venture of living, faithfully and eagerly, with the Spirit's help, according to God's truth in the Gospel. His vision of “theology as doxology” has shaped my work as a scholar and teacher. I was unsurprised but delighted when, toward the end of his life, he summed up his final words to the church in just four clear words: "Glorify Christ every way." I thought, “Of course.” Those words are a succinct summary of his life's passion and his mission.   More…