A. W. Tozer

In this hour of all-but-universal darkness one cheering gleam appears: within the fold of conservative Christianity there are to be found increasing numbers of persons whose religious lives are marked by a growing hunger after God Himself. They are eager for spiritual realities and will not be put off with words, nor will they be content with correct "interpretations" of truth. They are athirst for God, and they will not be satisfied till they have drunk deep at the Fountain of Living Water.

The best of A. W. Tozer, on one of his favorite subjectsFew subjects invigorated A. W. Tozer like the topic of worship. He saw it--like the church has traditionally--as the sole reason for which creation exists. Worship: The Reason We Were Created features collections from the beloved spiritual writer on this important topic. The church's current worship is emaciated; its thoughts of God are too low. Here is a compilation to raise those thoughts high once more, and provoke the church to true, spiritual worship. Topics include: The act and object of worship The Presence of GodWorship throughout the weekFeelings and emotion in worshipMan as a worshipping creatureIf it's true that we are made to worship God, that it is the sole reason that we exist, that we are most alive when we live for His glory, then reading Worship is more than time well spent. It is time invested in the very foundation of your life.

Three Powerful Tozer Books in One Volume! A. W. Tozer's writings will stir your soul and change your life. To this day he remains one of the most quoted Christians around the world as he inspires readers of all ages with his wisdom, insight, and call to holiness. ? The Pursuit of God is an enduring classic that is sure to resonate if you long for a life spent in God's presence. ? The Purpose of Man is a call to worship as God reprioritizes your life and fills your soul. ? The Crucified Life will lead you to the cross so you can be raised to new life in Christ. This collection will teach you who God is, who you are, and how to live accordingly. In the end, understanding these truths will bring you deeper into God's presence and open up the blessed and purposeful life he wants for you.

A. W. Tozer on Living in God's WisdomWe were created by God and for God, and the only way to find true joy, peace, and contentment is by understanding and embracing his wisdom. Wisdom is not some highbrow philosophical concept, but rather a highly practical tool for living the best possible life. The Wisdom of God captures Tozer's teaching on this topic as a way to understand the well-lived Christian life. God's wisdom is a part of his character, inseparable from his love and grace, and knowing this wisdom means drawing closer to him. It will change your decisions, attitudes, and relationships, setting you on the path to becoming all God wants you to be.

In this hour of all-but-universal darkness one cheering gleam appears: within the fold of conservative Christianity there are to be found increasing numbers of persons whose religious lives are marked by a growing hunger after God Himself. They are eager for spiritual realities and will not be put off with words, nor will they be content with correct "interpretations" of truth. They are athirst for God, and they will not be satisfied till they have drunk deep at the Fountain of Living Water. This is the only real harbinger of revival which I have been able to detect anywhere on the religious horizon. It may be the cloud the size of a man's hand for which a few saints here and there have been looking. It can result in a resurrection of life for many souls and a recapture of that radiant wonder which should accompany faith in Christ, that wonder which has all but fled the Church of God in our day.

The Knowledge of the Holy, by popular evangelical author A. W. Tozer illuminates God's attributes--from wisdom, to grace, to mercy--and in doing so, attempts to restore the majesty and wonder of God in the hearts and minds of all Christians. A modern classic of Christian testimony and devotion, The Knowledge of the Holy shows us how we can rejuvenate our prayer life, meditate more reverently, understand God more deeply, and experience God's presence in our daily lives.没有认识至圣者，我们就进一步失去了敬畏感和上帝的同在感。我们失去了敬拜的灵性，以及回到里面、与上帝相遇、在安静中敬拜上帝的能力。当一介凡夫，有了把神当神、让主作主的真信仰，就能够以天上的光芒照亮人间，并且以永恒的真理切入时间。陶恕在《智慧的开端》中，用22个章节带我们认识至圣者的属性。他对上帝属性的定义，就是上帝以任何方式所启示出来的一切关于他自身真实的事情。本书充满了陶恕对神各面品格的认识和经历，以真诚敬拜者的生命表现出来。完全没有神学八股的言论，也非以优美委婉之词吸引人。他在每章开始的时候，都会先向至圣者敬拜祷告，之后开始理性的叙述，将至圣者的威严慈爱诉诸笔下。正如他说："上帝是一个位格，像人一样，只要我们的心灵预备好了去经历那些奇妙的事，我们就会不断地增进与上帝的亲密关系，对他有更多的认识。那使圣经闪闪发光的上帝的荣耀，一旦降临到我们生活内在的世界里，就会更新我们对上帝的认识"(第二十三章)《智慧的开端----认识至圣者》是陶恕的巅峰之作，也是教会历史上的经典作品。于1961年正式出版，截止2009年，已经连续再版数次，销售50万册。

Reflections on Christ, from a beloved spiritual writerA. W. Tozer was a man of remarkable knowledge, an avid reader of Christian writers and philosophers from throughout the ages. But he meditated on the Bible. He was, like John Wesley, "a man of one Book and a student of many." Combine this with his poignant writing style and you have works like this one, high thoughts of God brought low, yet no less moving. Jesus: The Life and Ministry of God the Son features selections from Tozer's writings on the God-man, Jesus Christ. It follows the chronology of Christ's earthly life and explores classic themes of Christology, helping readers better comprehend and appreciate Jesus' person and work. When you set out to study Christ, you want to behold His splendor the best you can. That's why writers like A. W. Tozer are excellent guides: they love the Lord, know Him well, and yet have a way with the written word. They're able to lay the weight of glory on the human heart as few can. Read Jesus and appreciate anew the Savior of the world and the power of the written word to glorify His name.

Para Tozer, el Evangelio de Juan fue su libro de la Biblia favorito, yelenfoquedeestosescritos(adaptadosde sermones que predic a sus feligreses) es la encarnaci n y su significado en la vida de los creyentes. Ning n otro escritor del Nuevo Testamento, ni siquiera el ap stol Pablo, presenta a Cristo con una pasi n igual a la de Juan, a quien Jes s le llam el Amado. Tozer desaf a a los lectores a descubrir un deseo fresco e incontenible por l. The Gospel of John was Tozer's favorite book of the Bible, andthefocusofthesewritings(adaptedfrom sermons given to his parishioners) is the Incarnation and what it means for believers' lives. No other New Testament writer, not even the amazing apostle Paul, presents Christ with a passion equal to John's, whom Jesus called the Beloved. Tozer challenge readers to discover a fresh and overwhelming desire for Him.

"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 for sinners, and the height of His unapproachable majesty-and it was written by a busy pastor in Chicago Who could imagine David writing the twenty-third Psalm on South Halsted Street, or a medieval mystic finding inspiration in a small study on the second floor of a frame house on that vast, flat checker-board of endless streetsWhere cross the crowded ways of lifeWhere sound the cries of race and clan, In haunts of wretchedness and need, On shadowed threshold dark with fears, And paths where hide the lures of greed ... But even as Dr. Frank Mason North, of New York, says in his immortal poem, so Mr. Tozer says in this book: Above the noise of selfish strifeWe hear Thy voice, O Son of Man." Samuel Zw

Dynamic, Never-Before-Published Work on the Holy Spirit from A. W. TozerWhat does it mean to have the Holy Spirit in our lives? Many look to extraordinary experiences and manifestations as evidence of the Spirit. But what happens when the event is over? How can we experience the Holy Spirit in the ordinary, everyday world? How can we be filled with the Spirit? In this material taken from Tozer's sermons, he answers these questions and explores life in the Spirit from a balanced perspective. The church needs the gifts of the Spirit--all of them--or it will never be what God intends it to be. But this has to happen in wisdom and humility. Many people talk about being filled with the Holy Spirit, but very few accept the conditions for being filled. Tozer lays down requirements for the Holy Spirit to come into our lives and transform us into Spirit-filled people. Though every Christian has the Holy Spirit, not every Christian is filled with the Holy Spirit. He explains the difference and how it could change the evangelical church of today.

La palabra fe es de uso frecuente en estos d as, pero poner nuestra fe en Dios es una decisi n de peso, sorprendentemente cargada de consecuencias y, por dise o divino, inconveniencias. En las p ginas de este libro, A. W. Tozer insiste en que la fe genuina genera insatisfacci n con esta vida, al apartarnos de nuestra dependencia de las cosas terrenales y prepararnos para la vida futura. Los lectores aprender n a estar contentos con este descontento inspirado por la fe y a experimentar una nueva esperanza para la eternidad con Dios. The word faith is common these days, but placing one's faith in God is a weighty action, uncommonly fraught with consequence and, by His design, inconvenience. A. W. Tozer insists in these pages that genuine faith breeds dissatisfaction with this life, weaning us from dependence on earthly things and preparing us for the life to come. Readers will learn to be content with this faith-inspired discontent and to experience a fresh hope for eternity with God.

The Pursuit of God A. W. Tozer (1897 - 1963) "As the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." The Pursuit of God is an inspirational book that aims to guide those who wish to follow Christ. It includes biblical teachings that emphasize the concept of pursuing God. The concept of seeking God should be evident in the context of obtaining a genuine relationship between the Creator and the creature. Man must consider God as not only a creator, but the one who sustains life; hence, all creatures must depend solely on Him. The book also discusses that faith is a necessity for spiritual survival. Despite our sinfulness, God has sought us to establish a relationship with Him. He filled our hearts with the desire to follow and serve Him, and to pursue our Creator. Because of God's love, He sent Christ to teach us and redeem us from our sins. Tozer provided a thorough explanation about God's universal presence, and he stated that God offers His love to all His children. The degree of our fellowship with God relies on us, which is why we cannot say that He is too preoccupied to give us His time. Instead, our Heavenly Father pursues us to be with Him. Yet, only a few respond to God's call to build a solid relationship with our Creator. The key to genuine happiness is to seek and possess God, instead of attempting to obtain worldly possessions. Those who choose to follow God's path are the ones who are poor in spirit because they have abandoned their pride and selfishness to pursue the Heavenly kingdom. They understand that the secret to attaining peace is by humbling themselves and acknowledging God's power. Furthermore, in order to follow God, we need to end our sinful ways and put our trust on God alone. When we instill in ourselves a strong faith and belief in God, we will come to know Him deeply. The book teaches us the value of knowing God through our personal experience instead of thinking of Him as an abstract being. With constant communication with God, we will be able to develop a personal relationship with Him. Tozer asserts that God never ceases to speak to use, and we only need to listen and engage in a conversation with our Heavenly Father. This excellent treatise guides Christians to form a deeper and stronger relationship with God, regardless of their level of spiritual development. The author main goal is to provide insights on how we can establish habits and a lifestyle dedicated unto God. This way, we can reach that point in our life where we can have a richer understanding of God's love for us. The Pursuit of God teaches us that we should try to be consistent in our goal to follow God. We cannot benefit from having a dual existence. As Christians, we should not divide our lives into the secular and the sacred; rather, we should do our best to life a life dedicated to God's glory. Our goal to conform to Christ's image should be evident in our words, actions and daily life. Through this book, Tozer shares practical ways that will help us to become closer to God by following His teachings. This inspiring literature can help individuals who hope to discover the path towards God, and attain a peaceful and meaningful life.

"We have done nothing until we have left the world and set our faces toward the city of God in hard, practical reality." --A. W. TozerReaders love Tozer the way we love friends who tell the hard truth. The truth is often bitter, but if we are wise we will drink it down, and we'll be thankful we did. In Culture, A. W. Tozer tells it how it is: to follow Christ toward heaven is to invite trouble in this world. Within these pages are reflections on the true nature of the church, the cost of following Jesus, and the blessed hope of the heaven-bound. Read Culture to be made sober, determined, and bold in a world that would rather you quietly blend in.

..". some of the best devotional verse the English language affords..." While the term "mystic" may have connotations that reach beyond traditional Christian thinking, it actually refers to a common spiritual experience that unites anyone who has fellowship with God. The poems in this book were hand-picked by Tozer and follow a logical pattern, going in line with the very nature of salvation itself and the death of Jesus on the cross, man's contemplation of his own sin, redemption, communion with God, awaiting the return of Christ, and celebrations of eternal fellowship with God in Heaven. Both intimate and exhilarating, The Christian Book of Mystical Verse is a book for anyone who seeks to worship God the Father, and who finds the rich language of Christians of old a great help in that endeavor.

Denne klassikeren ble først utgitt i USA i 1948. La oss lære å kjenne Herren, la oss jage etter å kjenne ham! Sikkert som soloppgangen kommer han ... Hosea 6,3 Som hjorten lengter etter bekker med vann, lengter min sjel etter deg, min Gud. Min sjel tørster etter Gud, etter den levende Gud. Salme 42, 2-3 Tørsten etter et nært forhold til Gud er for alle. Den er ikke bare for noen få utvalgte, men er noe enhver etterfølger av Jesus kan oppleve. A. W. Tozer hevder at dette budskapet altfor sjelden når frem til troende. Kristne blir lett formet av tradisjoner, og mange lever et middelmådig åndsliv i menigheter som sliter med liberalisme og verdslighet. Ved å bruke eksempler fra Bibelen og fra livet til troshelter som hadde en sterk tørst etter Gud, kaster Tozer lys på veien, og gir god hjelp til en tettere vandring med Gud. Boken inngår i serien: Kristne Klassikere - Gull for en ny generasjon

To have found God and still to pursue Him is a paradox of love, scorned indeed by the too-easily-satisfied religious person, but justified in happy experience by the children of the burning heart. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux stated this holy paradox in a musical four-line poem that will be instantly understood by every worshipping soul: "We taste Thee, O Thou Living Bread, And long to feast upon Thee still: We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead And thirst our souls from Thee to fill. " Come near to the holy men and women of the past and you will soon feel the heat of their desire after God. Let A. W. Tozer's pursuit of God spur you also into a genuine hunger and thirst to truly know God.

The only way tolive withtrue spiritual power"Are you sure you want to be possessed by a spirit other than your own? Even though that spirit be the pure Spirit of God? Even though He be the very gentle essence of the gentle Jesus? Even though He be wisdom personified, wisdom Himself? Even though He be as loving as the heart of God?" A. W. Tozer In a little book that's hard to swallow, A. W. Tozer teaches plainly who the Spirit is, why we should desire Him, but why few of us do. He instructs us in how to be filled with the Spirit, but first poses this question: Do you really want to be filled?"