I do not think there is a more anti Calvinist on this forum than myself, but when a great man of God passes, we should all take heart. Mr. Packer presented his understanding of scripture to a needful world. Even I have his "Knowing God" on my bookshelf. Now is not the time to find fault, but instead to raise up the memory of a person fully committed to Christ. I am sure Christ's message is ringing in his ears, "welcome home, faithful servant."
At one time, I would have given you a run for your money
I was pretty out there on anti. Lol