Smashwords the pursuit of god updated edition a book by. If you havent read it, id highly recommend doing so. The pursuit of god aiden wilson tozer read by david leeson 4. I highly recommend this book to all christians who hunger for god. Alternatively, how would you like him to communicate with you. Tozer wrote the pursuit of god in 1949 yet this work remains timeless in its purpose, which as tozer put it, is a modest attempt to aid gods hungry children so to find him. Admittedly, i needed an english dictionary as well as my bible while reading through this book, but it really helped me understand certain matters. Throughout scripture, god reveals himself as a seeker. No man can come to me, said our lord, except the father which hath sent me draw him, and it is by this very prevenient drawing that god takes from us every vestige of credit for the act of coming. Tozers 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. If god is a person, what else does that mean to you. Tozer persuit of god the project gutenberg ebook of the. What do you think tozer means when he says, complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth.
A study guide is included to enable group discussion. I hadnt one of the most profound books ive ever read was a. It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or. During the break of our study of moses i am reading the pursuit of god by a.
With prophetic vigor and flowing prose, he urges us to replace low thoughts of god with lofty ones, to. The pursuit of god is an inspirational book that aims to guide those who wish to follow christ. I would encourage you to read along and add your comments and thoughts. Tozer is the beloved, timeless, classic, work on mans desire to continually draw closer to god whether you are thirsting for more of god or do not yet know of the mighty longing after god that so consumed a. Shonya from learning how much i dont know is here to host this months book discussion. Tozer wrote the pursuit of god in 1949 yet this work remains timeless in its purpose, which as tozer put it. This book was one that was recently referenced in the bsf notes. It does not deal with the pulpit and the pew but with the soul athirst for god. Smashwords the pursuit of god updated edition a book. The concept of seeking god should be evident in the context of obtaining a genuine relationship between the creator and the creature. Tozer in this book expresses his thoughts and dissatisfaction with the state of christianity in his time, which appears to closely mirror the state of christianity in this age. Oct 14, 2018 covert narcissist signs you are dealing with a master manipulatorlisa a romano podcast duration. This audio series that has been adapted from kenneth boas 11part cd teaching series on a.
There i discovered a selfmade scholar, an omnivorous reader with a remarkable library of theological and devotional books, and one who seemed to burn the midnight oil in pursuit of god. 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. Tozers life and ministry, the pursuit of god will draw you into a deep, abiding relationship with the one who nourishes. I had not originally planned to reread the pursuit of god by a. This book is a modest attempt to aid gods hungry children so to find him. 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.
Tozer outlines what it is we mean when we speak of god, in the pursuit of god he outlines what. My acquaintance with the author is limited to brief visits and loving fellowship in his church. Francis, martin luther, and george fox as men who led largescale returns of christianity back to its biblical roots. Covert narcissist signs you are dealing with a master manipulatorlisa a romano podcast duration. He also says that there didnt seem to be another such leader on the horizon. Even before i ever read this book and before i even. Tozers pursuit of god spur you also into a genuine hunger and thirst to truly know god. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. More to have found god and still to pursue him is a paradox of love, scorned indeed by the tooeasilysatisfied religious person, but justified in happy experience by the children of the burning heart. And he is no strange or foreign god, but the familiar father of our lord jesus christ whose love has for these thousands of years enfolded the sinful race of men. When i first read the pursuit of god it was like water to my dry soul. The idea of pursuing god has been my lifetime goal.
I pursuit of god book report had enough time to check the paper. Tozer ot310 genesis pastor clark van wick if the romans road through pauls epistle can be described as a path to salvation, then a. We will add a more detailed abstract for this audio when it is created. A book summary of aw tozers global journal of humansocial.
Pursuit of god book report esl blog editing for hire us help me write communication cv. What does tozer mean when he says of the bible that it is not only a book which was once spoken, but a book which is now speaking. His book is the result of long meditation and much prayer. Ive read about half of the book, i have to say its a very good book. Let every man abide in the calling wherein he is called and his work will be as sacred as the work of the ministry. 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. I read the pursuit of god on my kindle, and my 14 pages of highlights and notes are a testament to the fact that i found it highly interesting and helpful in my understanding of how to have a personal relationship with a living god. Below are some quotes i especially appreciated from gods pursuit of man. Welldone, writer i liked the fact that the paper was delivered a couple of hours before my deadline. The book is not necessarily academic in nature either, but nor is it shallow. No reader can come away from it without an increased awareness of god.
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. Tozer 1897 1963 as the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god. He was a selftaught pastor, writer, and editor whose powerful messages continue to grip the hearts and stir the souls of todays believers. One of the most profound books ive ever read was a. It includes biblical teachings that emphasize the concept of pursuing god. One cannot read his works and sit remaining in their comfortable. The christian endeavor doesnt end with salvation, with discovering god or as it were, with god discovering us. Tozer, the pursuit of god the pursuit of god is an inspirational book that aims to guide those who wish to follow christ.
We habitually stand in our now and look back by faith to see the past filled with god. We are to abandon our way of thinking and allow him apprehend us, as we apprehend him. Apr 16, 2015 before there was john piper urging this generation to delight in god, there was a. We pursue god because, and only because, he has first put an urge within us that spurs us to the pursuit. In this chapter the overlying theme is the unrelentless pursuit of god with everything that we have. Tozer for carrie s reading to know classics book club, this month because i. It is a relatively short book, 75 pages, written in 10 chapters plus and introduction. In realising my spiritual need and wondering what the pursuit of god entailed, i started to read a book by a a. 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. The pursuit of god is a book that ive heard of plenty of times before, but it did not jump out to me as must read. The pursuit of god came out of 25 years of experience. Tozer embarked upon a lifelong pursuit of god at the age of 17 after hearing a street preacher in akron, ohio.
In the pursuit of god, tozer brings the mystics to bear on modern spirituality, grieving the hustle and bustle and calling for a slow, steady gaze upon god. Why can we say that the voice of god is a friendly voice 64. According to the book description, tozer was so inspired that he wrote the rough draft of this book in one allnight session while traveling by train from chicago. This is the conclusion of the series on the pursuit of god, done by dr. Considered one of the classics of the 20th century, the pursuit of god is a book of intense spiritual power. This thirst for an intimate relationship with god, claims a. How have you experienced the manifestation of gods presence. Here was a man ablaze for god and who also saw the church failing to fulfill her call. But, he asserts, it is all too rare when believers have become conditioned by tradition to accept standards of. Listen to our other great, free christian audiobooks here. The human thirst for the divine o god, i have tasted thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up.
The pursuit of god study guide questions by jonathan l. Tozer wrote a book titled the pursuit of god, which is 75 pages short but one i could not grasp a hold of. The pursuit of god a brief summary of just two chapters of tozers book i did a complete chapter by chapter summary of this book by tozer, and placed under the additional studies link under the title following hard after god. Tozer this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The project gutenberg ebook of the pursuit of god, by a. Even before i ever read this book and before i even heard of john piper, god was already laying the foundations in my heart, teaching me the discipline of seeking 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.
Summary of the pursuit of god by aw tozer hope bp church. The instant cure of most our religious ills would be to enter the presence in spiritual experience to become suddenly aware that we are in god. Tozer, is not for a select few, but should be the experience of every follower of christ. To have found god and still to pursue him is the souls paradox of love. Written in excellent english, this book will enrich and edify you as a christian. When david became aware of gods pursuit of him, he made it his resolve to respond to it wholeheartedly. About the author among the more than 40 books that he authored, at least two are regarded as christian classics. The pursuit of god is the enduring christian classic written by renowned pastor and theologian a. Although tozer was a great theologian, a great pastor and teacher one cannot stop there.