For tozer, there was no question more important than what is god like. Tozer wrote a little book on the attributes of god entitled, the knowledge of the holy. The attributes of god for kids is a rich study of this vital subject, for elementary age children and parents. Gods holiness is beyond anything we can possibly conceive.
Tozers words are being heard and read by millions today. This then allows us to grow in our relationship with him. The desire to know god consumed his entire life and ministry. An inspiring journey into the fathers heart, tozer concentrates on ten of gods attributes, such as his goodness, justice, mercy, grace, holiness, etc. I can actually imagine tozer being the one talking. He is able to do as he pleases always, everywhere, forever. Gods holiness only the holy spirit can give us a sense of what holiness truly is. Aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor.
A prolific author and pastor, tozer was known for his emphasis on the deeper life movement. As with all attributes, we can only begin to comprehend gods love in light of his other attributes. He converted to christianity as a teenager, in akron, ohio. And michael kramer reads tozer s books in an outstanding and highly enjoyable manner. Something true about god chapter 4 the holy trinity chapter 5 the selfexistance of god chapter 6 the selfsufficiency of god. He studied at moody bible institute in chicago, usa for only six weeks before beginning his pastoral work in colorado. Listen to our other great, free christian audiobooks here. Tozer collection gives you the opportunity to meet this remarkable man and to hear his message for the church today. The church in america suffered a greater loss than she has since discovered when she rejected the example of good men and chose for her pattern the celebrity of the hour. If god had not been merciful there would have been no incarnation, no babe in the manger, no man on a cross and no open tomb. Oct 19, 2011 god is said to be absolutely free because no one and no thing can hinder him or compel him or stop him.
Attributes of god the basis jesus came to reveal the god of the bible. This very short book goes into such rapidfire mode, feeding you so richly and quickly about the attributes and holiness of god, that it might choke a seminary professor. Tozer was a prolific author, pastor and modern day prophet, and a key figure in the christian and missionary alliance denomination. Tozer discusses 10 of god s attributes, from his mercy and grace to his immensity and holiness. Tozers attributes of god part 6 omniscience i really think that genesis 6 and genesis 22 are gods way of allowing us to make the choices on our own. Tozer had a deep conviction that many in his day had lost their sense of awe and wonder at the holiness of god with just a few words, he reminds us how important gods holiness is for every aspect of life. In genesis six, the people chose to ignore god and reap the whirlwind and we know why they did so.
Originally preached as sermons at southside alliance church in chicago, this first volume of the attributes of god examines ten attributes of god. Thats why those who read him come to know god more intimately. W tozer quotes to strengthen your faith think about. Tozers classic book the knowledge of the holy, this book walks through 10 unique and 11 moral attributes of god. In this first volume on the nature and attributes of god, tozer defines gods infinitude, immensity, g. This book will help you learn to pray better, mediate on the word more often, and know how to experience gods presence during your day. Although tozer was a great theologian, a great pastor and teacher one cannot stop there. He is one of a kind, and there is nothing, really, to compare him to is. Attributes of god series 1 part 03 of 10 gods goodness. Throughout his preaching career he gave practical, instructive, exhorting and invigorating lessons to and for his listeners. Were here to help you connect your passion with gods purpose.
It is clear from reading his book, the knowledge of the holy, he was a man who met with god. Tozer, a modern day prophet, was a key figure in the christian and missionary alliance. Tozer audio sermons christian and missionary alliance. They are repeated here, although not in the same order. He who spoke and brought the world into being, who justly rules over men and nations, yet deigns to make man his dwelling place. For his accomplishments, he received honorary doctorates from wheaton and houghton colleges. Tozer, 9781600661297, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Tozer in his classic book on the attributes of god, the knowledge of the holy. Tozer believed it was critically important for christians to have a. Printable pdf version of these summaries introduction to a. Tozer did you ever stop to think that god is going to be as pleased to have you with him in heaven as you are to be there. W tozers book on the attributes of god is a must read for anyone who is seriously wishing to understand god. Tozer table of contents preface chapter 1 why we must think rightly about god chapter 2 god incomprehensible chapter 3 a divine attribute. Tozer, the pursuit of god we have learned to live with unholiness and have come to look upon it as the natural and expected thing.
I have read only a few books by tozer, but each one was absolutely excellent. Many of his articles and sermons have been compiled and published as books. Tozer takes the theological discussion of the attributes of god and views them through the lens of devotion and adoration. Tozer wrote several wonderful books and the attributes of god is one that i cherish very much. The attributes of god, volume 1 logos bible software. Tgc course the attributes of god the gospel coalition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. To be thus free means also that he must possess universal authority. It is a strange and beautiful eccentricity of the free god, tozer writes, that he has allowed his heart to be emotionally identified with men. Tozer support our ministry by clicking on all the ads possible pleasethis way we are paid some money from the advertizers. Gods wrath is his intolerance of that degradation, and his preservation of what he has made. Deeper into the fathers heart, speaks to gods selfexistence, transcendence, eternalness, omnipotence, immut. Tozer s inspiring classic on the nature of god is a detailed but easytounderstand examination of the attributes of god that will help you recapture a real sense of god. It is a relevant message to call the church back from lethargy.
In no specific order we must never rest until everything inside us worships god. Any deviation from that insight from him is a madeup god. Tozer is one of the great christian minds of the 20th century. These ten chapters were first preached as sermons at the southside alliance church in chicago. Tozer covers perhaps the greatest of gods attributes like his grace, mercy, wisdom, but most of all, the holiness and glory of god. Attributes of god attributes of god the meaning what comes into our minds when we think about god is the most important thing about us. Love casts out fear, for when we know we are loved, we are not afraid. He believed that all that really matters is for man to be in right relationship with god, that his first duty, and privilege, is to glorify god and enjoy. Apr 04, 2017 attributes of god series 1 the grace of god by a. Tozer knowledge of the holy 6 ideas about god are not only the fountain from which the polluted waters of idolatry flow. With no formal bible training, tozer became pastor of southside alliance in chicago in 1928. That he has unlimited power we know from the scriptures and may deduce from certain other of his attributes. Tozer, no question is more important than, what is god like. The attributes of god, volume two with study guide by david e.
Human greatness cannot be determined by popularity polls nor by the number of lines any man rates in the public press. Perverted notions about god soon rot the religion in which they appear. Tozer knowledge of the holy 1 knowledge of the holy by a. This file contains brief summaries of seven books written by a. Apr 26, 2020 what i believe about god is the most important thing about me. His legacy reaches through time and has impacted countless millions. His works are always jampacked with pearls of wisdom. The pursuit of god came out of 25 years of experience. The love of god is eternal, sovereign, unchanging, and infinite. A journey into the fathers heart, with study guide 9781600661297 by a. As with all attributes, we can only begin to comprehend god s love in light of his other attributes. The author presents gods perfections in a systematic and profound way. Tozer commences each chapter of the knowledge of the holy. Attributes of god the meaning what comes into our minds when we think about god is the most important thing about us.
Here was a man ablaze for god and who also saw the church failing to fulfill her call. Download a w tozer ebook collection pdf sbic connect. The idolater simply imagines things about god and acts as if they were true. Tozers pursuit of god spur you also into a genuine hunger and thirst to truly know god. The attributes of god with a prayer and then expounds.
Often quoted by chuck swindoll, charles stanley, billy graham and other great preachers, a. In the back of the book, david fessenden adds a study guide which can be used by an individual or by a group. I ordered eight copies and each book arrived in good time. Whoever has gods perfect love, fear is gone out of the universe for him. Pink was born in nottingham, england in 1886, and born again of the spirit of god in 1908. Tozer was a dynamic preacher, prolific writer, and a nononsense man of god.