Audio: Finishing Well
Nov 4, 2025
J.I. Packer
In “Finishing Well,” J. I. Packer reflects on aging and Christian hope with humor and depth. Marking his 80th birthday, he contrasts society’s view of old age with Scripture’s wisdom, urging believers to live faithfully as they journey toward their true home with God.
This reflection explores aging and the Christian hope. On his 80th birthday, Packer meditates on life’s finitude and faith’s endurance, contrasting society’s view of old age as decline with Scripture’s vision of wisdom and perseverance, and affirming salvation’s unshakable certainty in Christ.
J.I. Packer
J.I. Packer, a beloved Regent College professor and influential theologian, shaped generations through his teaching, preaching, and writings, including Knowing God and Concise Theology. He also served as General Editor of the ESV Bible.