The pursuit of god by aw tozer

Tozer chapter outline chapter 1 following hard after god. It is considered a christian classic where tozer presents his study of a heart thirsting after god. Tozers pursuit of god spur you also into a genuine hunger and thirst to truly know god. The impulse to pursue god originates with god, but the outworking of that impulse is our following hard after him. A 20thcentury prophet they called him even in his lifetime.

Tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was a pastor and author who wrote a large number of books. Here was a man ablaze for god and who also saw the church failing to fulfill her call. Aiden wilson tozer 1897 1963 as the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god. Tozer, will cause you to pursue jesus and draw nearer to our loving father in a practical way. Apr 23, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Snyder has a weekly radio ministry and writes a nationally syndicated newspaper column. The pursuit of god is the enduring christian classic written by renowned pastor and theologian a. 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. More than 65 years later, the words tozer penned on. Read the pursuit of god, free online version of the book by a.

In each chapter tozer strikes upon an aspect of our pursuit of god and how god actually wants to be found. During his lifetime, tozer pastored several christian and missionary alliance churches. Tozer says that when holy men and women of old found god the finding was all the sweeter for the long seeking. 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. Snyder is the pastor of the family of god fellowship in ocala, florida. One of the earliest classics of christian literature i read was a. A fairly accurate description of the human race might be furnished one unacquainted with it by taking the. Tozers the pursuit of god consists of 11 parts for ease of reading. The pursuit of god and the knowledge of the holy are considered modern devotional classics. The pursuit of god is an inspirational book that aims to guide those who wish to follow christ. Before the lord god made man upon the earth he first prepared for him by creating a world of useful and pl. Inside the pursuit of god, youll discover a deep, spiritual, and enlightening experience, designed to bring you closer to god and shed light on the path to him.

This thirst for an intimate relationship with god, claims a. In no specific order we must never rest until everything inside us worships god. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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. The pursuit of god is a christian living book written by a. Tozer because another fine work by him is the pursuit of god and may be one of his best and established as one of the christian classics. For his accomplishments, he received honorary doctorates from wheaton and houghton colleges. Tozer wrote the pursuit of god, perhaps his most popular work, on an overnight train, equipped with just a bible, notebook, and pencil. Dec 16, 2018 the pursuit of god by tozer aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. The pursuit of god came out of 25 years of experience. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts. This devotional masterpiece is at once thoughtprovoking and spiritenlivening, an invitation. Tozer began his lifelong pursuit of god at the age of seventeen after hearing a street preacher in akron, ohio.

The project gutenberg ebook of the pursuit of god, by a. Tozer, is not for a select few, but should be the experience of every follower of christ. Tozer and has written a number of books and essays in christian periodicals about tozer. 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. Tozer more than 65 years ago, this christian classic is a timeless masterpiece, transcending the ages to answer the longing questions of gods. Tozer said there is hope for those who hunger to know god. Tozer was converted at fifteen years old in 1914 and accepted the pastorate of a small church in nutter fort, west virginia five years later. 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. One passage that he touched on and which really struck me is found in philippians 3. Tozer died in 1963, but his life and spiritual legacy continue to draw many into a deeper knowledge of god. It includes biblical teachings that emphasize the concept of pursuing god.

His books and sermons cut to the heart and healed many spiritual ills. Two in particular the pursuit of god, and the knowledge of the holy are widely regarded as christian classics. He then gives three examples of believers who sought long after god and discovered the sweetness of. Somehow, tozer writes such a scholarly and master study on the inner life of a follower of christ with a. Feb 09, 2015 the pursuit of god aw tozer chapter chapter 9. Some people complained the narration i uploaded a few years ago was read too fast, so i. Like so many others, i was captivated and inspired by his passion for god, his remarkable prayer lifesprawled on the floor for hours in adorationand his devotion to worship. Before a sinful man can think a right thought of god, there must have been a work of. He had the grit of an earlycentury midwesterner and a shepherds heart. Aiden wilson tozer was an american christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. Summary of the pursuit of god by aw tozer during the combined yafafg retreat recently, our guest speaker, dr yoh shirato, expounded on the book of philippians. If you really want to know more about god then you need to read more from a.

Tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was a selftaught theologian, pastor, and writer whose powerful words continue to grip the intellect and stir the soul of todays believer. Summary of the pursuit of god by aw tozer hope bp church. Tozer classic christian audio books slowed down version. Missions and the deeper life in christ were his primary focus. This piece, formerly titled the divine conquest, was created as a sequel to the pursuit of god. What tozer heard from god through prayer and study he spoke to men through books and sermons. Like a father playing hide and seek with his childgod wont hide very long from you. These readings are the best of the tozers classic book pursuit of god. Tozer christian audiobook 00 introductionpreface 0. Admitting to having been forced by inward pressure and an unbearable burden to write it, tozer s aim was to assure believers that if they want to know the power of christ they must be invaded by god. Here is a masterly study of the inner life by a heart thirsting after god, eager to grasp at least the outskirts of his ways, the abyss of his love.

One cannot read his works and sit remaining in their comfortable. For 31 years he was pastor of southside alliance church in chicago, where his reputation as a man of god was citywide. Tozer brings the mystics to bear on modern spirituality, grieving the hustle and bustle and calling for a slow, steady gaze upon god. He is recognized as an authority on the life and ministry of a. Although tozer was a great theologian, a great pastor and teacher one cannot stop there. But, he asserts, it is all too rare when believers have become conditioned by tradition to accept standards of mediocrity. All the time we are pursuing him, we are already in his hand. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. Choose the part of the pursuit of god which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. Come near to the holy men and women of the past and you will soon feel the heat of their desire after god.

Feb 02, 2015 the pursuit of god aw tozer chapter chapter 2. The christian endeavor doesnt end with salvation, with discovering god or as it were, with god discovering us. It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular, it is why he does it. About the author among the more than 40 books that he authored, at least two are regarded as christian classics. What does tozer mean when he says, to have found god and still to pursue him is the souls paradox of love 16. Tozer chapter 3 removing the veil therefore, brothers, since we have boldness to enter the sanctuary through the blood of jesus, by a new and living way he has opened for us through the curtain that is, his flesh, and since we have a great high priest over the house of god, let us draw near with a. 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. During the combined yafafg retreat recently, our guest speaker, dr yoh shirato, expounded on the book of philippians. In each chapter tozer strikes upon an aspect of our pursuit of godand how god actually wants to be found. Tozer then shall we know, if we follow on to know the lord.

Listen to our other great, free christian audiobooks here. Tozer s pursuit of god spur you also into a genuine hunger and thirst to truly know god. Aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. If you are seeking, the pursuit of god will lead you to the only one who can satisfy the soul. Let every man abide in the calling wherein he is called and his work will be as sacred as the work of the ministry. Like a father playing hide and seek with his child god wont hide very long from you. 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. Christian theology teaches the doctrine of prevenient grace, which briefly stated means this, that before a man can seek god, god must first have sought the man.