Yes, Packer does a nice job of explaining the incarnation. I love his depiction of ” ‘the Christmas spirit’, that should mark every Christian all year round; it is the reproducing in human lives of the tempermant and attitude of him who became poor at the first Christmas. He submitted himself entirely to his Father’s will, spent himself for us and therefore so should we, to enrich our fellow humans, giving time, trouble, care and concern, do good to others, following his example.”
Thankfully we don’t have to do any of this in our own power but we rely on a “truly remarkable person ” , that of the Holy Spirit. I think perhaps much more has been written about Him since Packer’s time. Again it took us about a year to study the work of the Spirit in our Bible study but Packer nicely outlines His functions here as another comforter who cares for us, teaches us all truth, reveals, convicts, guides and illuminates, opening blind eyes and authenticating our witness. Praise God for such a powerful Trinity that avails Their Selves to us at every given moment we reach out. We are never truly alone!
