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“Today, on our own turf, we face pagan ignorance about God every bit as deep as that which the early church faced in the Roman Empire.” quote by J. I. Packer
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“Today, on our own turf, we face pagan ignorance about God every bit as deep as that which the early church faced in the Roman Empire.”

J. I. Packer

About This Quote

Source Book: Knowing God, J. I. Packer, 1973

The quote compares modern secular ignorance about God to the early church’s challenges, highlighting persistent misunderstanding across ages.

In simple terms: People still misunderstand God today.

Key Takeaway

Recognize enduring cultural resistance.

Themes

faith ignorance history

Mood

concerned serious

Type

theological observational

When to use this quote

  • church outreach
  • public discourse
  • education programs

Key Concepts

secularism religious conflict cultural shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does today’s secularism differ from ancient paganism?
  • What can churches learn from past challenges?
A Different Perspective

Modern contexts differ; not all ignorance is identical.

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