tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17279588.post1871214026301747570..comments2023-10-27T08:44:56.668-05:00Comments on Oversight of Souls: Packer on Baxter’s DirectoryRay Van Nestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05871695572227993190noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17279588.post-45256807927796204932007-07-06T14:40:00.000-05:002007-07-06T14:40:00.000-05:00That's right Adam. Baxter's real strength was in ...That's right Adam. Baxter's real strength was in practical theology. That is no doubt why what is still in publication is his collected "Practical Works."Ray Van Nestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871695572227993190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17279588.post-41919957193413757302007-07-06T12:47:00.000-05:002007-07-06T12:47:00.000-05:00Packer's appreciation of Baxter is appropriate yet...Packer's appreciation of Baxter is appropriate yet ironic considering he called him "somewhat of a disaster" theologically in A Quest for Godliness. This is a great example of how we can honor saints for their strengths while at the same time using discernment in regard to their weaknesses.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151986979908159019noreply@blogger.com