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 was a selftaught pastor, writer, and editor whose powerful messages continue to grip the hearts and stir the souls of todays believers. In this classic bestseller and recipient of both the ecpa gold and. The pursuit of god discussion questions chapter 1 following hard after god what do you think tozer means when he says, complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth. While i may disagree on some points with tozer orthodoxically, i cannot read this book without worshiping god. Written during a train trip in the late 1940s, the pursuit of god shows how god pursues humans to draw them into a relationship with himself, while humans. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. Written during a train trip in the late 1940s, the pursuit of god shows how god pursues humans to draw them into a relationship with himself, while humans thirst after the things of godthough they attempt to fill this thirst with things other than worship of their creator. More than 65 years later, the words tozer penned on a train from illinois. Jan 01, 2014 the happiness of pursuit by chris guillebeau is a book purported to assist creative individuals launch and fulfill their life quest.
He wrote all night, and when the train arrived at his. Nov 03, 2011 in 1919, five years after his conversion, and without formal theological training, tozer accepted an offer to pastor his first church. Before a sinful man can think a right thought of god, there must have been a work of enlightenment done within him. Tozer spent his life pursuing god through his ministry and writing.
And so he chose to order his life around that one single pursuit the pursuit of god. Though it was written over 50 years ago, tozer speaks against an apathy that is unfortunately alive and well in todays church. Alternatively, how would you like him to communicate with you. The pursuit of god preface truth according to scripture.
In the muddle of daytoday life, have you somehow forgotten that christianity is a living, vibrant relationship with a personal god. The pursuit of god with study guide with book by a. This book is a modest attempt to aid gods hungry children so tofind him. At the heart of this audio book, you will find a call to follow christ to the cross and be raised to new lifea call to live the crucified life. Like a father playing hide and seek with his child god wont hide very long from you.
God is ingenious in developing crosses for his followers, tozer was fond of saying. These notions about god are many and varied, but they who hold them have one thing in common. The pursuit of god special edition for students available in paperback. In realising my spiritual need and wondering what the pursuit of god entailed, i started to read a book by a a. This word of god is the breath of god filling the world with living potentiality. 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. 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.
Pursuit of god with study guide christian book distributors. 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. The project gutenberg ebook of the pursuit of god, by a. Deals with our struggles in life as we walk around the presence of god, rather than in the presence of god a passionate pursuit of god part 2 by.
Tozers pursuit of god spur you also into a genuine hunger and thirst to. And he penned a classic little book that invites us to join. The pursuit of god with study guide with book book. Among the more than 40 books that he authored, at least two are regarded as christian classics. Tozers classic book, the pursuit of god, this month we will. As the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god.
The depth of this book has made it an enduring favori. Though written over 60 years ago, this book deals with the most relevant issues of our. The pursuit of god is the enduring christian classic by renowned pastor and theologian a. Tozer brings the mystics to bear on modern spirituality, grieving the hustle and bustle and calling for a slow, steady gaze upon god. The pursuit of god and millions of other books are available for instant access. Tozer was a legend, this book is one of many he has left us with and shows a true and indepth. In each chapter tozer strikes upon an aspect of our pursuit of god and how god actually wants to be found. My acquaintance with the author is limited to brief visits and loving fellowship in his church. The pursuit of god is a christian living book written by a. This is one massive claim which must be demonstrated to be true. It is considered a christian classic where tozer presents his study of a heart thirsting after god.
The following is a 38chapter synopsis of an autobiography that i have written entitled wandering, my pursuit of god and music. It really helped me to understand the presence of god and be able to draw near. Even before i ever read this book and before i even heard of john piper, god was already laying the. While i may disagree on some points with tozer orthodoxically, i cannot read this book without worshiping. This book is wonderful short, but with so many rich thoughts. The pursuit of holiness be holy, because i am holy summary of lessons 17 chapters 19 what is holiness.
Librivox recording of the pursuit of god, by aiden wilson tozer. The pursuit of god special edition for students by a. To many others god is but an ideal, another name for goodness, or beauty, or truth. Tozer, is not for a select few, but should be the experience of every follower of christ. As a matter of fact, there is a complete ministry built around the book. Perhaps some of you have heard about a book called the god chasers. The voice of god is the most powerful force in nature, indeed the only force in nature, for all energy is here only because the powerfilled word is being spoken. This piece, formerly titled the divine conquest, was created as a sequel to the pursuit of god 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. Tozer chapter outline chapter 1 following hard after god. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub.
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. The divine conquest of the human heart unabridged audiobook, by a. In 1919, five years after his conversion, and without formal theological training, tozer accepted an offer to pastor his first church. 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 holds nothing back in his straightforward way of revealing how sin, self, and pride are stumbling blocks preventing true union with god. Admittedly, i needed an english dictionary as well as my bible while reading through this book, but it really helped me understand certain matters.
In 1948, he offered the pursuit of god as a modest attempt to aid gods hungry children so to find him. This audio series that has been adapted from kenneth boas 11part cd teaching series on a. Nothing here is new except in the sense that it is a discovery which my. But atleast i got something to start helping my new walk with. This thirst for an intimate relationship with god, claims a. One of the most profound books ive ever read was a. During the break of our study of moses i am reading the pursuit of god by a. It does not deal with the pulpit and the pew but with the soul athirst for god. This spiritual masterpiece exposes the roadblocks that keep us from fully knowing god, reveals our responsibility of the pursuit, and ultimately leads us into the very presence of god himself.
A recipe of bible truth united with devotional application by aiden wilson tozer. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This piece, formerly titled the divine conquest, was created as a sequel to the pursuit of god. It is the inspired word of god and therefore in a class of its own. 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. 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. Tozer in 1948 and was first published christian publications, inc. It is the inspired word of god and therefore in a class of its. His book is the result of long meditation and much prayer.
The pursuit of god with study guide resourcing the church. Download the classic the pursuit of god as a free ebook and share it with your leadership team. During a train trip from chicago to texas in the late 1940s, a. Christian praise and worship in songs, sermons, and audio books,051 views. He wrote all night, and when the train arrived at his destination, the rough draft was done. And he penned a classic little book that invites us to join him in that holy pilgrimage. More than anything else in the world, he wanted god, god alone. Come near to the holy men and women of the past and you will soon feel the heat of their desire after god. This may be the most convicting book ive ever read. Tozer embarked upon a lifelong pursuit of god at the age of 17 after hearing a street preacher in akron, ohio. It is not a clinical treatment of a theological discipline. Tozer the pursuit of god chapter 3 summary removing the veil augustine thou hast formed us for thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in thee tozer opens.
In this classic bestseller and recipient of both the ecpa gold and platinum book awards, the pursuit of god reminds and challenges you to renew your relationship with your loving god. Tozer, will cause you to pursue jesus and draw nearer to our loving father in a practical way. To have found god and still to pursue him is a paradox of love, scorned indeed by the tooeasilysatisfied religious person, but justified in. I found his book challenging not only to that spirit of apostasy as well as personally.
For those unfamiliar, guillebeau rose to fame after proclaiming and pursuing his life quest of visiting each country on earth before the age of 30. Here is a masterly study of the inner life by a heart thirsting after god, eager to. Tozer every now and then, we come across the work that corresponds with the deepest motions of our spirit and continues to make a profound and lasting impression upon us. Summary of the pursuit of god by aw tozer hope bp church. The pursuit of god chapter 3 the fellowship of the. If you are thirsting for more of god, tozers timeless classic will draw you into a deep, abiding relationship with the one who nourishes the soul. I am new to this,, i live in uganda and thought all the books on goodreads were free i was wrong. There i discovered a selfmade scholar, an omnivorous reader with a remarkable library of. We pursue god because, and only because, he has first put an urge within us that spurs us to the pursuit. Apr 23, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.