The missing jewel of the evangelical church, but few of us know anything about his life and pastoral ministry. In this chapter, aw tozer explains that god though the holy spirit did not just inspire the word that is our bible and leave it for us to read, but that he continues speaking to us through his word today. Tozer, i thought it would be prudent to explain who he is and why he matters. Discipleship lies at the center of a christian life and practice. Tozers materials are a mainstay in evangelical churches in our day and he is one of the most quoted authors. The tozer boys collected old christmas trees, piled them up, put something representing hitler on top and burned them. In between that time he was a pastor, an author, magazine editor, and a mentor to many.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This unique collection of readings has been thoroughly researched and culled from the people tozer read and quoted. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the. 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. The truth is that faith and obedience are two sides of the same coin and are always found together in the scriptures. Throughout his preaching career he gave practical, instructive, exhorting and invigorating lessons to and for his listeners.
Aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american protestant pastor, preacher, author, magazine editor, bible conference speaker, and spiritual mentor. Tozer from the worlds largest community of readers. Aw tozer ravi zacharias leonard ravenhill watchman nee melanie shankle katherine reay hillary manton lodge dallas willard philip yancey charles williams william morris kenneth davis marcus borg ann lamott donald miller c. His books and sermons cut to the heart and healed many spiritual ills. Tozer 18971963 began his lifelong pursuit of god after hearing a street preacher in akron, ohio, at the age of seventeen. What comes into our minds when we think about god is the most important thing about us. For what it is, namely a life narrative, a passion for god was a worthwhile read. And yet, dorsett exposes a fundamental contradiction in tozers character that raises all sorts of questions about holy zeal and its effect on the whole of life. Henri jozef machiel nouwen nouen, 19321996 was a dutchborn catholic priest and writer who authored 40 books on the spiritual life.
He touched so many lives that itd be impossible to cover those in one article. It is a beautiful journey, in which each of us attempt to simultaneously become more like christ and help others do the same. The author of thirty books, he has been called one of the most influential american evangelists of the twentieth century. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading from the library of a. This list is of course many years old he died in 1963, and some of the books mentioned are out of print. Tozer and his wife, ada cec aiden wilson tozer was an american evangelical pastor, speaker, writer, and editor. Tozer collection gives you the opportunity to meet this remarkable man and to hear his message for the church today. If you have read or heard classic deeper life christian authors andor preachers, i. Tozer to have found god and still to pursue him is the souls paradox of love. Lewis jack vance flannery oconnor patrick obrian gene wolfe roger zelazny leo tolstoy j.
Several years ago my former employer, moody publishers, acquired almost every book a. Learn what it means to become more like christ with discipleship, a compilation of tozers writings on a supremely important topic. His teachings and spiritual sight from heaven will. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. For his flowing prose, spiritfilled words, and deep conviction, many have called him a modernday prophet. Tozer, pursuit of god the spiritfilled life is not a special, deluxe edition of christianity. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. It is clear from reading his book, the knowledge of the holy, he was a man who met with god. These are some of the reasons that reformed authors like j. Top 10 christian authors of all time sharefaith magazine. Create amazing picture quotes from aiden wilson tozer quotations. Bestselling titles by international authors like john maxwell, max lucado. Tozer understood the depth of the grace of god which washed over him like a floodand on us too if god has brought us to repentance and trust in christ. The difference between praying till you quit and praying till you pray is illustrated by.
The history of mankind will probably show that no people has ever risen above its religion, and mans spiritual history will positively demonstrate that no. See more ideas about christian quotes, words and inspirational quotes. It is a relevant message to call the church back from lethargy. Tozer was a man who thirsted for the spirit of god, who prayed often and shunned distraction so that he might drink him in more steadily. As well try to pry apart the two sides of a halfdollar as to separate obedience from faith.
For the record, aiden wilson tozer was born on april 21 st, 1897 and passed into the presence of the holy one on may 12 th, 1963. The selftaught theologian committed his life to the ministry of gods word as a pastor, teacher, and writer. However, you may be able to find them secondhand or available online. He was a prophet in his day and his writings are even more influential in our day. He was also a very successful author of over 40 christian books, of which he wrote mostly about the need of a deeper relationship with god. The closer two writers are, the more likely someone will like both of them. W tozer quotes to strengthen your faith think about. I witnessed one of these fires probably in 1941 or 1942. Here in one volume are many of the writings that influenced one of the most influential pastors and evangelical thinkers of the 20th century.
Learn what it means to become more like christ with discipleship, a compilation of tozer s writings on a supremely important topic. The pursuit of god, has had over 1 million copies sold worldwide. The knowledge of the holy, the pursuit of god, and gods pursuit of man. Moody stuart, a great praying man of a past generation, once drew up a set of rules to guide him in his prayers. Aiden wilson tozer was an american evangelical pastor, speaker, writer, and editor. Aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american christian pastor, author. Todays readers know tozer s name and have read his classic pursuit of god, but now they can read the same authors he read and learned from. Bunyan wrote many other books, many of which are similar to the. It is part and parcel of the total plan of god for his people. Discount prices on books by a w tozer, including titles like the quotable tozer. Years ago, i read james snyders biography of tozer and learned a lot. If you read one book besides the bible this summer, read this. Selections from writers who influenced his spiritual.
Written in 1949, it is a classic, and often quoted by more contemporary authors. Make my voice so like thine own that even the sick sheep will recognize it and. If i could recommend only one book besides the bible, this book would be it. Tozer wrote the pursuit of god, perhaps his most popular work, on an overnight train, equipped with just a bible, notebook, and pencil. It is a beautiful journey, in which each of us attempt to simultaneously become more. In may 1950, tozer was elected the editor of alliance weekly magazine now alliance life, a position he filled until his death in 1963. About the author among the more than 40 books that he authored, at least two are regarded as christian classics. What tozer heard from god through prayer and study he spoke to men through books and sermons. Download and read online for free ebooks written by a. Tozer 2008 a number of us have enjoyed the books of a.
Tozer, the crucified life bethany house, a division. Tozer was a dynamic preacher, prolific writer, and a nononsense man of god. See more ideas about aw tozer quotes, quotes and christian quotes. Tozer on the holy spirit is a 365day devotional that unearths the wonder of the holy spirit. Tozer including, the pursuit of god, the knowledge of the holy, and worship. Todays readers know tozers name and have read his classic pursuit of god, but now they can read the same authors he read and learned from.
His writings have had a profound impact on many christians, and after having posted several articles using quotes and thoughts from a. Though he wrote many books, two of them, the pursuit of god and the knowledge of the holy are widely considered to be classics. W tozers book on the attributes of god is a must read for anyone who is seriously wishing to understand god. Tozer was a midtwentieth century pastor and christian writer. Tozer provides practical insights and encouragement to those who hunger and thirst for.