Synopses & Reviews
Success and the Christian is a compilation of A.W. Tozer sermons compiled by James L. Snyder that wrap up the subject matter of spiritual maturity both its cost and criteria for the believer. The overall summation of this series is to "e;promote the personal heart religion"e;' among God's people. A.W. Tozer was able to bring out the whole purpose and idea of achieving spiritual perfection. Knowing God deeply and intimately brings purpose and meaning to life and should be the Christian's highest goal. So what holds us back from authentic spiritual success? A.W. Tozer contends it is the excess baggage that most Christians carry that prevents them from going further with God. In this insightful and prophetic book, Tozer shows how we can recognize and clear away the stumbling blocks that keep us from a dynamic relationship with our Savior. Tozer's dealing with this subject matter is broken into nine chapters including:
- Spiritual Perfection Defined
- He Is a Jealous Lover
- Formula for Spiritual Success
- Plague, the Terror Word
- The Deeper Life
- Unity that Brings Revival
- Five Rules for Holy Living
- Communion of Saints
- The Secret of Victory
The book ends with a close look at how we approach and look at death. Not really death but how we want to extend life. How we focus our attention of life and death. How we rate our life. How our work for God matters. What an awesome read!
Synopsis
What is authentic spiritual success? Tozer's answer, as one might expect, cuts across much of contemporary thought: (1) magnify God, "see God big; " (2) mortify the flesh -- "the terrible part about crucifying the flesh is, the flesh is you; " (3) "simplify your life". These are the paths to a dynamic spiritual life.
About the Author
A.W. TOZER began his lifelong pursuit of God at the age of seventeen after hearing a street preacher in Akron, Ohio. A self-taught theologian, Tozer was a pastor, writer and editor whose powerful use of words continues to grip the intellect and stir the soul of today's reader. Among his best-loved books are the classics The Pursuit of God and The Attributes of God.