The Pursuit of the Devine: A. W. Tozer Collection

The Pursuit of the Devine: A. W. Tozer Collection

Enriched edition. Paths to Power, The Pursuit of God, The Divine Conquest, The Root of the RighteousBy A. W. Tozer
Michael Caine
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length17h 11m

About this audiobook

In "The Pursuit of the Divine: A. W. Tozer Collection," this compilation of Tozer's profound theological insights illuminates the intricate relationship between the seeker and the divine. Known for his vivid and engaging literary style, Tozer interweaves personal experience with robust scriptural exegesis, presenting an invigorating exploration of spiritual hunger and the quest for a deeper communion with God. Placed within the rich context of 20th-century American evangelicalism, this collection encapsulates Tozer's fervent belief that true spirituality is a pursuit marked by intense yearning and heartfelt devotion. A. W. Tozer, a notable pastor and theologian, emerged as a voice of spiritual awakening during a time marked by modernization and spiritual indifference. His life's work was driven by a deep commitment to fostering a genuine and transformative experience of faith. Tozer's background, as a humble, self-educated man, shaped his writing, imbuing it with an authenticity that resonates across generations. His theological convictions consistently challenge readers to transcend superficial faith and engage with the divine through fervent prayer, introspection, and genuine discipleship. This collection is highly recommended for those yearning for spiritual depth and insight, serving as both a literary artistry and a practical guide to enriching one's faith journey. Whether you are a lifelong believer or a seeker, Tozer's timeless wisdom invites you into a transformative relationship with God that will inspire, challenge, and renew. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Audiobook details

GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length17 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2023
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
58XVII. The Cross is a Radical Thing
2Introduction
59XVIII. We Must Die If We Would Live
3Historical Context
60XIX. Christ Died for Our Hearts
4Synopsis (Selection)
61XX. We Stand in Christ’s Triumph
5Paths to Power
62XXI. To Be or To Do
Show all chapters
6I. Power in Action
63XXII. Make Room for Mystery
7II. God’s Part and-Man‘s
64XXIII. The Whole Life Must Pray
8III. The Fruits of Obedience
65XXIV. No Saviorhood Without Lordship
9IV. Miracles Follow the Plow
66XXV. “A Sweet Lute, Sweetly Played”
10V. Doctrinal Hindrances
67XXVI. The All-Importance of Motive
11VI. Through the Out-Poured Spirit
68XXVII. The Presence More Important Than the Program
12VII. Unity and Revival
69XXVIII. The World’s Most Tragic Waste
13Preface
70XXIX. The Hunger of the Wilderness
14I. Following Hard after God
71XXX. Our Fruit Will Be What We Are
15II. The Blessedness of Possessing Nothing
72XXXI. Needed: A Baptism of Clear Seeing
16III. Removing the Veil
73XXXII. Narrow Mansions
17IV. Apprehending God
74XXXIII. The Sanctification of Our Desires
18V. The Universal Presence
75XXXIV. In Praise of Disbelief
19VI. The Speaking Voice
76XXXV. Thankfulness as a Moral Therapeutic
20VII. The Gaze of the Soul
77XXXVI. Understanding Those Dry Spells
21VIII. Restoring the Creator-creature Relation
78XXXVII. About Hindrances
22IX. Meekness and Rest
79XXXVIII. The Uses of Suffering
23X. The Sacrament of Living
80XXXIX. Praise God for the Furnace
24Preface
81XL. Victory in the Guise of Defeat
25I. The Eternal Continuum
82XLI. Love of the Unseen is Possible
26II. In Word, or in Power
83XLII. Something Beyond Song
27III. The Mystery of the Call
84XLIII. Three Degrees of Love
28IV. Victory through Defeat
85XLIV. We Need Cool Heads
29V. The Forgotten One
86XLV. We Can Afford to Wait
30VI. The Illumination of the Spirit
87XLVI. God, the First and the Last
31VII. The Spirit as Power
88Preface
32VIII. The Holy Spirit as Fire
89I. Why We Must Think Rightly About God
33IX. Why the World Cannot Receive
90II. God Incomprehensible
34X. The Spirit-filled Life
91III. A Divine Attribute: Something True About God
35How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit
92IV. The Holy Trinity
36Preface
93V. The Self-existence of God
37I. Who is the Holy Spirit?
94VI. The Self-Sufficiency of God
38II. The Promise of the Father
95VII. The Eternity of God
39III. How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit
96VIII. God’s Infinitude
40IV. How to Cultivate the Spirit’s Companionship
97IX. The Immutability of God
41Preface
98X. The Divine Omniscience
42I. The Root of the Righteous
99XI. The Wisdom of God
43II. We Must Give Time to God
100XII. The Omnipotence of God
44III. God is Easy to Live With
101XIII. The Divine Transcendence
45IV. Listen to the Man Who Listens to God
102XIV. God’s Omnipresence
46V. We Must Hear Worthily
103XV. The Faithfulness of God
47VI. That Utilitarian Christ
104XVI. The Goodness of God
48VII. On Receiving Admonition
105XVII. The Justice of God
49VIII. The Great God Entertainment
106XVIII. The Mercy of God
50IX. Bible Taught or Spirit Taught?
107XIX. The Grace of God
51X. The Terror of the Lord
108XX. The Love of God
52XI. The Terror of the Lord
109XXI. The Holiness of God
53XII. Faith is a Perturbing Thing
110XXII. The Sovereignty of God
54XIII. True Faith Brings Committal
111XXIII. The Open Secret
55XIV. The Great Disparity
112Analysis
56XV. Our Enemy Contentment
113Reflection
57XVI. Christ is the Pattern
114Memorable Quotes

More from A. W. Tozer

You may also like