Books like the pursuit of god

Among the more than 40 books that he authored, at least two are regarded as christian classics. The pursuit of god is an inspirational book that aims to guide those who wish to follow christ. I can actually imagine tozer being the one talking. The pursuit of god is a great read both for the new believer and a mature christian. In realising my spiritual need and wondering what the pursuit of god entailed, i started to read a book by a a. Nothing here is new except in the sense that it is a discovery which my own heart has made of spiritual realities most delightful and wonderful to me. Snyder is the pastor of the family of god fellowship in ocala, florida. Tozer book, the pursuit of god, a few years back at a local used bookstore.

Tozers pursuit of god spur you also into a genuine hunger and thirst to truly know god. I have read only a few books by tozer, but each one was absolutely excellent. Tozer reveals the path that leads to a deeper level of the christian life. Have we lost our first love like the church of ephesus rev 2. Tozer raises high our thoughts of god, makes low our love for the world, and draws our gaze to the heights of heaven. I have a chronic habit of only partially reading books. If you have ever looked for this title in used bookstores, you probably found it terribly worn. Belief in an age of skepticism from the worlds largest community of readers. God s role and our role in the pursuit of holiness from the worlds largest community of readers. This book is a modest attempt, tozer wrote, to aid gods hungry children so to find him. Tozer inspires believers to have a renewed sense of god s presence in this timeless classic. God dwells in his creation and is everywhere indivisibly present in all his works.

Tozer in 1948 and was first published christian publications, inc. Like a father playing hide and seek with his child god wont hide very long from you. His book is the result of long meditation and much prayer. Of tozers many books and other writings, the pursuit of god is his most famous and widely read. That is, it appears in the books, but for some reason it has not sunk into the average christians heart so as to become a part of his believing self. Tozer began his lifelong pursuit of god at the age of seventeen after hearing a street preacher in akron, ohio. The pursuit of god is a christian classic about reclaiming god s presence in a clamoring world. This thirst for an intimate relationship with god, claims a. To pursue god is to know him, and in our knowing be drawn in. Come near to the holy men and women of the past and you will soon feel the heat of their desire after god. Keeping that in mind, a listener would chose one version of this audiobook vs another based on the narration. Tozer outlines what it is we mean when we speak of god, in the pursuit of god he outlines what our response should be once we have found him. Through all of tozers books and articles there shines a passion for god that puts our shallowness to shame, and reading him is like drinking at an oasis in the.

Tozers attempt to rectify a situation he felt was getting out of hand. The project gutenberg ebook of the pursuit of god, by a. Tozer wrote, the pursuit of god is his most popular. He wrote more than 40 books during his lifetime including the pursuit of god and the knowledge of the holy. Lewis, with his penetrating insights and straightforward use of language. Just like packers book, this one truly is one of those classics that you hear about. That is when we must realise and admit our spiritual need, and continue on our course toward the high calling. They are eager for spiritual realities and will not be put off with words, nor will they be content with correct. That people were going through the motions in christianity without really having a heart for god. Tozer a pastor, preacher, student and teacher, tozer 18971963 is perhaps the closest american writer to c. Bringing the mystics to bear on modern spirituality, a.

It lends itself well to a book study with a group for just a great read for an individual. The depth of this book has made it an enduring favori. Tozer this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. He penned more than 45 books, including the classics the pursuit of god. Aiden wilson tozer 18971963 was an american christian pastor, preacher, author, magazine editor, bible conference. In each chapter tozer strikes upon an aspect of our pursuit of god and how god actually wants to be found.

The pursuit of god this book is considered a classic, so it wouldnt be valuable to rate it based on the content. Admitting to having been forced by inward pressure and an unbearable burden to write it, tozers aim was to assure believers that if they want to know the power of christ they must be invaded by god. This book is a modest attempt, tozer wrote, to aid gods children so to find him. This book is a modest attempt to aid god s hungry children so. The pursuit of god is the enduring christian classic written by renowned. The pursuit of god spiritual guidance for serious god.

Summary of the pursuit of god by aw tozer hope bp church. This is boldly taught by prophet and apostle and is accepted by christian theology generally. Tozers life and ministry, his classic work, the pursuit of god can draw the reader into a deep, abiding relationship with the one who nourishes mens souls. It includes biblical teachings that emphasize the concept of pursuing god. He penned more than 45 books, including the classics the pursuit of god, the knowledge of the holy, and the purpose of man. He wrote all night, and when the train arrived at his destination, the rough draft was done.

Tozers life and ministry, his classic work, the pursuit of god can draw the reader into a deep, abiding relationship with him. The knowledge of the holy, the pursuit of god, and god s pursuit of man hardcover april 3, 2018. But, he asserts, it is all too rare when believers have become conditioned by tradition to accept standards of mediocrity, and the church struggles with formality and worldliness. Some people complained the narration i uploaded a few years ago was read too fast, so i.

This piece, formerly titled the divine conquest, was created as a sequel to the pursuit of god. The pursuit of god in particular has reached all the corners of the world. Many of his books impress on the reader the possibility and necessity for a deeper relationship with god. The pursuit of god encourages the christian to seek god with singlemindedness and devotion. If you are seeking, the pursuit of god will lead you to the only one who can satisfy the soul. And michael kramer reads tozers books in an outstanding and highly enjoyable manner. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. One of the earliest classics of christian literature i read was a. Nothing here is new except in the sense that it is a discovery which my own heart has. Tozer, will cause you to pursue jesus and draw nearer to our loving father in a practical way. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the pursuit of god.

Among the more than 60 books that bear his name, most of which were compiled after his death from sermons he preached and articles he wrote, at least two are regarded as christian classics. I think i read about half of it before i found another book to read. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Like a father playing hide and seek with his childgod wont hide very long from you.

Tozer 1897 1963 as the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god. The human thirst for the divine from the worlds largest community of readers. This book is considered a christian classic and is still read and listened to by many faithful christians to this day. Tozer classic christian audio books slowed down version. Using examples from scripture and from the lives of saints who lived with this thirst for god, tozer sheds light on the path to a closer walk with god. Amazon is offering a free kindle download of the pursuit of god by a.

This book holds a rightful place on the list of the greatest christian books of all time. Nothing here is new except in the sense that it is a discovery which my own heart has made of. His books impress on the reader the possibility and necessity of a deeper relationship with god. Doctrinal knowledge is only a starting point on this journey toward a real and personal knowledge of god. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. The pursuit of god aiden wilson tozer 1897 1963 as the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god. In 1919, five years after his conversion, and without formal theological training, tozer accepted an offer to pastor his first church.