The depth of this book has made it an enduring favori. It is considered a christian classic where tozer presents his study of a heart thirsting after god. Tozer said there is hope for those who hunger to know god. Product description this book is a modest attempt, tozer wrote, to aid god s children so to find him. It includes biblical teachings that emphasize the concept of pursuing god. Gods pursuit of man explainswhat it means to be truly savedto be conquered by the almighty god and invaded by his spirit. In this beautiful, theologically accurate yet original and deep insight into the relationship of a christian with god, a. The pursuit of god god s pursuit of man devotional ebook written by a. Often quoted by chuck swindoll, charles stanley, billy graham and other great preachers, a. I highly recommend this book to all christians who hunger for god. He had the ability to make his listeners face themselves in the light of what god was saying to them, writes snyder. The pursuit of god and the knowledge of the holy are considered modern devotional classics. What comes into our minds when we think about god is the most important thing about us.
The pursuit of godteaches us how to reclaim gods presence in a clamoring world. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. The pursuit of god is a book that naturally has become a classic in christian literature. As the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god. The pursuit of god gods pursuit of man devotional by a. Tozer ot310 genesis pastor clark van wick if the romans road through pauls epistle can be described as a path to salvation, then a. While on his way home from the akron, ohio tire company where he worked as a teen, tozer overheard a street preacher and decided to follow christ.
The pursuit of god with constant communication with god, we will be able to develop a personal relationship with him. 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. Come near to the holy men and women of the past and you will soon feel the heat of their desire after god. Tozers best seller, this book has been called one of the alltime most inspirational books by a panel of christian magazine writers. We are to abandon our way of thinking and allow him apprehend us, as we apprehend him. The pursuit of god is a christian living book written by a. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. A selftaught theologian, tozer was a pastor, writer and editor whose powerful use of words continues to grip the intellect and stir the soul of todays reader. If you are seeking, the pursuit of god will lead you to the only one who can satisfy the soul.
Two in particular the pursuit of god, and the knowledge of the holy are widely regarded as christian classics. Aiden wilson tozer 1897 1963 was an american christian pastor, preacher, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. It is a book for the serious of heart and desiring to draw closer to god and reap the benefits of communion and a greater anointing. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts. Like a father playing hide and seek with his child god wont hide very long from you. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the pursuit of god god s pursuit of man devotional. Tozer this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. In each chapter tozer strikes upon an aspect of our pursuit of god and how god actually wants to be found. With prophetic vigor and flowing prose, tozer decries the hustle and bustle of modern life and demonstrates that those who wish to experience gods closeness must first learn to be still.
Nothing here is new except in the sense that it is a discovery which my own heart has. Though he wrote many books, two of them, the pursuit of god and the knowledge of the holy are widely considered to be classics. Tozer then shall we know, if we follow on to know the lord. It does not deal with the pulpit and the pew but with the soul athirst for god.
He wrote all night, and when the train arrived at his destination, the rough draft was done. These readings are the best of the tozers classic book pursuit of god. With prophetic vigor and flowing prose, he urges us to replace low thoughts of god with lofty ones, to quiet our lives so we can know gods presence. Tozer 18971963 was a selftaught theologian, pastor, and writer whose powerful words continue to grip the intellect and stir the soul of todays believer. Tozer began his lifelong pursuit of god at the age of seventeen after hearing a street preacher in akron, ohio. In this first volume on the nature and attributes of god, tozer defines god s infinitude, immensity, goodness, justice, mercy, grace, omnipresence, immanence, holiness, and perfection. His preaching as well as his writings were but extensions of his prayer life, comments his biographer, james l. Some people complained the narration i uploaded a few y. Aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american christian pastor, author. Well try telling a barefaced lie and god will hound us down. During a train trip from chicago to texas in the late 1940s, a. Tozer writes in an easy to understand way about concepts that are rich in depth. Tozer says if we seek meaning in our lives by pursuing a real, living god, we will soon find the tables turned.
His book is the result of long meditation and much prayer. It challenged me in my view of god and urged me deeper into that relationship. This book made me think and consider as he brought up different points. In pursuit of god helps you to understand the god head and throws more light to the importance of worshipping god in spirit and in truth. It is one that is divinely inspired, as tozer says, by an urge placed in us by god to spur us. Tozer asserts that god never ceases to speak to us, and we only need to listen and engage in a conversation with our heavenly father. Product description this book is a modest attempt, tozer wrote, to aid gods children so to find him. More than 65 years later, the words tozer penned on a train from illinois. He was raised on a farm and never received more than an elementary school education. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. Tozer and his wife, ada cecelia pfautz, had seven child aiden wilson tozer was an american evangelical pastor, speaker, writer, and editor.
The purpose of this book is to bring together in one convenient volume. This book is a modest attempt to aid gods hungry children so to find him. The project gutenberg ebook of the pursuit of god, by a. Tozer s book, the pursuit of god could be described as a culmination of biblical wisdom as to what to do with ones salvation once he receives it. Among the more than 40 books that he authored, at least two are regarded as christian classics. In this chapter the overlying theme is the unrelentless pursuit of god with everything that we have. Tozer s words are being heard and read by millions today. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The pursuit of god is an inspirational book that aims to guide those who wish to follow christ. Tozer, will cause you to pursue jesus and draw nearer to our loving father in a practical way. For so desirous is he of giving true meaning to anyone who seeks him, god will then start pursuing us. Tozer 1897 1963 as the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god. Tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was a pastor and author who wrote a large number of books. Tozer brings the mystics to bear on modern spirituality, grieving the hustle and bustle and calling for a slow, steady gaze upon god.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the pursuit of god with study guide. Tozer s pursuit of god spur you also into a genuine hunger and thirst to truly know god. Tozer classic christian audio booksslowed down version. The human thirst for the divine ebook written by a. This book is a modest attempt, tozer wrote, to aid gods hungry children so to find him. Tozer writes in an easy to understand way about concepts. More than 65 years later, the words tozer penned on a train from illinois to texas echo across the decades to resonate with power in the heart of anyone longing for a deeper experience with god.
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