Tape reveals historic Packer & Lloyd-Jones debate

en staff  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Oct 2025
Share Add       
Tape reveals historic Packer & Lloyd-Jones debate

Martyn Lloyd-Jones (left) and J.I. Packer (right). NB: AI merging of two separate images

A newly-rediscovered recording of acclaimed Welsh preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones reveals a rare, extended debate with leading evangelical theologian J.I. Packer on knowing God.

Last month, en reported that several recordings, not previously available anywhere in the world, had been obtained by the Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust, which is committed to preserving and distributing the teaching of the famed Westminster Chapel pastor, who lived 1899–1981.

The recording, from a Puritan Conference, sees him engaging with J.I. Packer, the English-Canadian theologian (1926–2020) who was an Anglican. The Trust describes the recording as “luminous” and “a moment of evangelical self-examination”.

Share
< Previous article| UK & Ireland| Next article >
Read more articles by en staff >>
World
Gafcon plan: Theological allies remain silent

Gafcon plan: Theological allies remain silent

Conservative groupings in the Anglican Communion are remaining seemingly tight-lipped about Gafcon's recently-announced plans for a complete denominational reset.On …

World
‘Blatant injustices’ in Madagascar

‘Blatant injustices’ in Madagascar

An evangelical leader in Madagascar has spoken out against “blatant injustices and violations of fundamental human rights” which occurred as …

Give a subscription

Our monthly newspaper is the perfect gift for those who love to think deeply

Give here

New here?

Register and get three free articles each month!

Register