What do you think?
Rate this book
And He Dwelt Among Us: Teachings from the Gospel of John
Many Christians are familiar with the prophetic voice of Tozer, but few living today were blessed to sit under his weekly teaching from the pulpit. The Gospel of John was Tozer's favorite book of the Bible, and the focus of these writings (adapted from sermons given to his parishioners) is the Incarnation and what it means for believers' lives. Christ came down to earth to lift men and women up into the heavenlies. 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 captures the spirit of John and presents his winsome and enthralling portrait of Christ, challenging readers to discover a fresh and overwhelming desire for Him. Readers will be captivated anew by the One we call Lord.
218 pages, Paperback
First published August 14, 2009
69 people are currently reading
594 people want to read
About the author
A.W. Tozer
657 books2,128 followersAiden Wilson Tozer was an American evangelical pastor, speaker, writer, and editor. After coming to Christ at the age of seventeen, Tozer found his way into the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination where he served for over forty years. In 1950, he was appointed by the denomination's General Council to be the editor of "The Alliance Witness" (now "Alliance Life").
Born into poverty in western Pennsylvania in 1897, Tozer died in May 1963 a self-educated man who had taught himself what he missed in high school and college due to his home situation. Though he wrote many books, two of them, "The Pursuit of God" and "The Knowledge of the Holy" are widely considered to be classics.
A.W. Tozer and his wife, Ada Cecelia Pfautz, had seven children, six boys and one girl.
Born into poverty in western Pennsylvania in 1897, Tozer died in May 1963 a self-educated man who had taught himself what he missed in high school and college due to his home situation. Though he wrote many books, two of them, "The Pursuit of God" and "The Knowledge of the Holy" are widely considered to be classics.
A.W. Tozer and his wife, Ada Cecelia Pfautz, had seven children, six boys and one girl.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 33 reviews
September 16, 2013
And He Dwelt Amongst Us was developed from material that was initially presented to a congregation, which would lead one to believe that the body of the work is appropriate for the typical church congregation. It is written in a plain, clear, and concise manner which allows a wide range of readers to understand the material. A high school student as well as a college graduate student will find this book informative and illuminating. Tozer does not address the entirety of John so a person wishing to get a more expansive understanding of John would need to engage in further study. However, it succeeds at addressing the major theological points that John brings to the forefront. Tozer is theologically accurate throughout his analysis of the text.
While Reverend Tozer does not cover every chapter and verse of the Book of John, he does an excellent job of cutting to the central concepts that the evangelist intended to convey. Chapter One presents the first verse of John 1in a thoroughly thought provoking manner and the reader is motivated to reflect on the soul dynamics that exist in mankind. Some reach the state of acceptance pertaining to mortality, but most do not contemplate their death until utterly confronted with their own mortality or life span. This chapter presents a solid explanation for why mankind automatically rejects the idea of dying, even though everyone will face death, as both Joshua and David state, “I go the way of all the earth.”
The selected text does miss the personal nature of the relationships that Jesus had with the disciples. Tozer does not spend much time dealing with the various discourses leading up to the crucifixion more than likely because he was captivated by what John revealed about who Jesus was and the impact that His identity has for the Christian who chooses to fully embrace the knowledge of God found in Jesus Christ. He also does not address text that dealt with specific actions or events that John expounds, but that is acceptable because Tozer’s goal is Christological in nature. Each of these sermons/chapter strives to elevate the personhood, character, and deity of Christ in the heart and mind of the recipient. He strives to move the individual, and the congregation upward. He is presenting an opportunity for a person to choose a deeper way of living through a revelation of Christ. He motivates the recipient to know God, repent of sin, and live in Christ Jesus.
To accomplish this, Tozer takes considerable time building the theological foundation of the personhood of Christ. He explains sufficiently what it means for Christ to become flesh and dwell among men. He wrote/preached these sermons and, even as one reads, there is an interwoven call for repentance that tugs on the heart of a person who desires to know God more perfectly. The writing is Spirit infused, and even after so many years the message is timely, compelling, and reveals the redemptive nature of Christ’s mission both on earth and in heaven.
Tozer takes concepts that many flounder over such as the concept of time and eternity and explicates it in a simplistic yet theologically profound manner. One learns from the simplicity of the message, but the learning has a profound impact on the willing recipient. A person’s personal theology is confronted with the truth of God’s word pertaining to Christ. This confrontation forces one to adjust any false concepts or theological discrepancies held. This is accomplished in a graceful, loving manner that reflects the love of Christ which Tozer emanated in this particular work.
Tozer is not afraid to address theological issues; he thoughtfully explains the Triune nature of the Godhead and unapologetically stresses that there is perfect unity in the Godhead. He concludes that since there is unity, prayers can be offered to all three. This concept could have used more Biblical foundation because it is not a typical position. Jesus tells the disciples to pray to the Father and in most Old Testament prayers, especially in the Psalms, the prayers are offered to God, the Father.
While Reverend Tozer does not cover every chapter and verse of the Book of John, he does an excellent job of cutting to the central concepts that the evangelist intended to convey. Chapter One presents the first verse of John 1in a thoroughly thought provoking manner and the reader is motivated to reflect on the soul dynamics that exist in mankind. Some reach the state of acceptance pertaining to mortality, but most do not contemplate their death until utterly confronted with their own mortality or life span. This chapter presents a solid explanation for why mankind automatically rejects the idea of dying, even though everyone will face death, as both Joshua and David state, “I go the way of all the earth.”
The selected text does miss the personal nature of the relationships that Jesus had with the disciples. Tozer does not spend much time dealing with the various discourses leading up to the crucifixion more than likely because he was captivated by what John revealed about who Jesus was and the impact that His identity has for the Christian who chooses to fully embrace the knowledge of God found in Jesus Christ. He also does not address text that dealt with specific actions or events that John expounds, but that is acceptable because Tozer’s goal is Christological in nature. Each of these sermons/chapter strives to elevate the personhood, character, and deity of Christ in the heart and mind of the recipient. He strives to move the individual, and the congregation upward. He is presenting an opportunity for a person to choose a deeper way of living through a revelation of Christ. He motivates the recipient to know God, repent of sin, and live in Christ Jesus.
To accomplish this, Tozer takes considerable time building the theological foundation of the personhood of Christ. He explains sufficiently what it means for Christ to become flesh and dwell among men. He wrote/preached these sermons and, even as one reads, there is an interwoven call for repentance that tugs on the heart of a person who desires to know God more perfectly. The writing is Spirit infused, and even after so many years the message is timely, compelling, and reveals the redemptive nature of Christ’s mission both on earth and in heaven.
Tozer takes concepts that many flounder over such as the concept of time and eternity and explicates it in a simplistic yet theologically profound manner. One learns from the simplicity of the message, but the learning has a profound impact on the willing recipient. A person’s personal theology is confronted with the truth of God’s word pertaining to Christ. This confrontation forces one to adjust any false concepts or theological discrepancies held. This is accomplished in a graceful, loving manner that reflects the love of Christ which Tozer emanated in this particular work.
Tozer is not afraid to address theological issues; he thoughtfully explains the Triune nature of the Godhead and unapologetically stresses that there is perfect unity in the Godhead. He concludes that since there is unity, prayers can be offered to all three. This concept could have used more Biblical foundation because it is not a typical position. Jesus tells the disciples to pray to the Father and in most Old Testament prayers, especially in the Psalms, the prayers are offered to God, the Father.
November 9, 2021
A challenging read, but so worth it.
Tozer knew what he was talking about! There’s such a love & adoration for Jesus in His words, and it boosted my own love for my Savior as well.
I cried several times reading this - I was so overcome by God’s love for me! And you! And every individual life that’s ever existed!
Tozer knew what he was talking about! There’s such a love & adoration for Jesus in His words, and it boosted my own love for my Savior as well.
I cried several times reading this - I was so overcome by God’s love for me! And you! And every individual life that’s ever existed!
April 30, 2025
This book pierced my heart in many ways. The breakdown of John 3:17 was amazing. Revealed things about myself that I do on a daily/weekly basis. Might be turning into a big Tozer guy.
May 9, 2023
“Unfortunately, the ten-cent-store Jesus being preached now by many men is not the Jesus that will come to judge the world. This plastic, painted Christ who has no spine and no justice, but is a soft and pliant friend to everybody, if He is the only Christ, then we might as well close our books, bar our doors and make a bakery or garage out of our church buildings. The popular Christ being preached now is not the Christ of God nor the Christ of the Bible nor the Christ we must deal with finally. For the Christ that we deal with has eyes as a flame of fire. And His feet are like burnished brass; and out of His mouth cometh a sharp two-edged sword (see Rev. 1:14-16). He will be the judge of humanity. You can leave your loved ones in His hands knowing that He Himself suffered, knowing that He knows all, no mistakes can be made, there can be no miscarriage of justice, because He knows all that can be known... Jesus Christ our Lord, the judge with the flaming eyes, is the one with whom we must deal. We cannot escape it.”
Having recently completed a read-through-the-Bible chronologically, I ended my long journey with the writings of John, and (am I allowed to say?) John is my favorite of the Apostle's gospels. AW Tozer breaks down highly-theological and densely packed teachings from the book of John with real-world examples, other Scriptures, and loads and loads of Biblical Truth. Read one chapter each morning, took my time, and was delighted to sit under his teaching for a bit. :) It is a challenging read, and an encouraging one too, but well worth it.
Having recently completed a read-through-the-Bible chronologically, I ended my long journey with the writings of John, and (am I allowed to say?) John is my favorite of the Apostle's gospels. AW Tozer breaks down highly-theological and densely packed teachings from the book of John with real-world examples, other Scriptures, and loads and loads of Biblical Truth. Read one chapter each morning, took my time, and was delighted to sit under his teaching for a bit. :) It is a challenging read, and an encouraging one too, but well worth it.
July 14, 2012
Anyone who is familiar with the works of A.W. Tozer is well acquainted with his unusual abstract manner of delivery. His unique perspective on the scriptures make this book a treasure. If one is looking for a complete exegetical commentary this book will disappoint. If one is looking to mine the deeper lines of thought found in John's theological perspective this book will not fit that mold. To find that the reader would be more enlightened reading "The Gospel of John" by F.F. Bruce or any Johannine Commentary by Andreas Kostenberger.
This book is a collection of highlights from sermons on the Gospel of John that were delivered by Tozer at his church in Chicago. The strength of this work is to note how someone like Tozer takes the writings of John which are abstract by nature and crafts them into a message that can speak to a broad audience. Tozer has a high view of God and that view is very clear in this set of messages. It is in fact that high view of God that makes his lectures on the incarnation so unique. Tozer also has a knack for taking the most complex ideas and making them so profoundly simple that it is impossible to miss his point.
One of the premier chapters is one that was delivered on John 3:16. It is so antithetical to most presentations in the evangelical community. That passage is so profound and so deep that Tozer treats it with the gravity it deserves. Also one of the messages on the fifth chapter of John really shows how deep Tozer's understanding of theology was. In fact he shows a great depth of familiarity with early christian thought but is able to break it into small and manageable chunks. Having read a lot on John's Gospel I think that this book is very refreshing and inspirational. Definitely worth the reading.
This book is a collection of highlights from sermons on the Gospel of John that were delivered by Tozer at his church in Chicago. The strength of this work is to note how someone like Tozer takes the writings of John which are abstract by nature and crafts them into a message that can speak to a broad audience. Tozer has a high view of God and that view is very clear in this set of messages. It is in fact that high view of God that makes his lectures on the incarnation so unique. Tozer also has a knack for taking the most complex ideas and making them so profoundly simple that it is impossible to miss his point.
One of the premier chapters is one that was delivered on John 3:16. It is so antithetical to most presentations in the evangelical community. That passage is so profound and so deep that Tozer treats it with the gravity it deserves. Also one of the messages on the fifth chapter of John really shows how deep Tozer's understanding of theology was. In fact he shows a great depth of familiarity with early christian thought but is able to break it into small and manageable chunks. Having read a lot on John's Gospel I think that this book is very refreshing and inspirational. Definitely worth the reading.
June 28, 2015
A.W. Towzer writes well. Much of this book is about the very first chapter of the book of John, which happens to be my favorite chapter in the entire Bible. A great book!
November 17, 2013
Outstanding teaching on the person of Jesus. "Christ is God walking among men" - what a simple but powerful summation of the incarnation.
January 31, 2014
Some good thoughts, but too many presumptions and leaps of logic.
May 4, 2023
Not for me, but by no means a bad book.
I am going to preface this review with this. I did not finish it. I decided to stop reading a little ways into chapter 6, not quite halfway through the book.
And He Dwelt Among Us is a compilation of Tozer’s teachings on the gospel of John. As others note, this book is not a commentary. Each chapter begins with a verse (or a few verses) as a jumping off point for what I would best describe as Tozer’s musings. The book feels more like a devotional than anything else to me.
I love the almost poetry of his writing and there are some fantastic quotes to be sure.
Unfortunately, the emotional depth is, in my opinion, unmatched by the intellectual depth. Tozer’s frequent assumptions relating to the meaning of a text aren’t always accurate. They’re not in themselves too egregious. Things like comparing the “inn” where Jesus was born to a modern hotel (this is an incredibly common assumption so I have grace for Tozer there, but to the best of my understanding the inn was more akin to a guest room in a home) and for some reason, assuming that Jesus and John the baptizer wouldn’t have known each other prior to Jesus’ baptism. In many other cases it simply seems his thoughts don’t directly relate to the preselected text.
One can easily dismiss the leaps in logic and borderline tangential nature of the book and still thoroughly enjoy it. Tozer hasn’t quite earned my trust though, so I think reading something else would be more fruitful for me.
I enjoyed this quote from Chapter 2, as meditation on the timelessness and unchangingness of God.
“God almighty, before the beginning of the world, thought about you and planned your redemption. In those pre-creation times, God was thinking loving thoughts about you; and when you grieved him by your sins, he still did not turn you over to hell. But a lamb slain from the foundations of the world came to save you and redeem you.”
Revelation 13:8
“And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world”
Ephesians 1:4
“...according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.”
1 Peter 1:2
“Elect according to the foreknowledge of the father…”
I am going to preface this review with this. I did not finish it. I decided to stop reading a little ways into chapter 6, not quite halfway through the book.
And He Dwelt Among Us is a compilation of Tozer’s teachings on the gospel of John. As others note, this book is not a commentary. Each chapter begins with a verse (or a few verses) as a jumping off point for what I would best describe as Tozer’s musings. The book feels more like a devotional than anything else to me.
I love the almost poetry of his writing and there are some fantastic quotes to be sure.
Unfortunately, the emotional depth is, in my opinion, unmatched by the intellectual depth. Tozer’s frequent assumptions relating to the meaning of a text aren’t always accurate. They’re not in themselves too egregious. Things like comparing the “inn” where Jesus was born to a modern hotel (this is an incredibly common assumption so I have grace for Tozer there, but to the best of my understanding the inn was more akin to a guest room in a home) and for some reason, assuming that Jesus and John the baptizer wouldn’t have known each other prior to Jesus’ baptism. In many other cases it simply seems his thoughts don’t directly relate to the preselected text.
One can easily dismiss the leaps in logic and borderline tangential nature of the book and still thoroughly enjoy it. Tozer hasn’t quite earned my trust though, so I think reading something else would be more fruitful for me.
I enjoyed this quote from Chapter 2, as meditation on the timelessness and unchangingness of God.
“God almighty, before the beginning of the world, thought about you and planned your redemption. In those pre-creation times, God was thinking loving thoughts about you; and when you grieved him by your sins, he still did not turn you over to hell. But a lamb slain from the foundations of the world came to save you and redeem you.”
Revelation 13:8
“And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world”
Ephesians 1:4
“...according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.”
1 Peter 1:2
“Elect according to the foreknowledge of the father…”
September 26, 2022
There isn’t much I can say about Tozer that hasn’t already been said. He is brilliant — his work is nothing short of spirit-led.
The Fourth Gospel is my favorite for many reasons; it’s not synoptic, it’s paradoxical and makes me think, it’s full of beautiful language, and it paints the most profound picture of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Though not a commentary in the way that it doesn’t discuss the Gospel verse by verse, this is a foundational text to the study of John’s Gospel.
The Fourth Gospel is my favorite for many reasons; it’s not synoptic, it’s paradoxical and makes me think, it’s full of beautiful language, and it paints the most profound picture of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Though not a commentary in the way that it doesn’t discuss the Gospel verse by verse, this is a foundational text to the study of John’s Gospel.
March 27, 2024
I want to highlight every line in this book!! So many good, deep theological points yet written with simplicity and easy to understand. Reccomend to all who know God or want to!
January 9, 2016
This book is a collection of thoughts, observations and meditations on the Gospel of John, and the significance of the concept of Emmanuel. Some of Tozer’s premises haven’t been analyzed quite as thoroughly as they might been, and so even though I agree with what he is expressing, readers who tend towards skepticism might find themselves wanting him to back up a few of his ideas with more substantial evidence and reasoning. However, that isn’t really the nature of this book, which is written in a simple, colloquial tone, calculated to reach uneducated people and not merely scholars. This book gave me a lot to think about and although its style is simple, its range is larger than you might expect and it covers a variety of topics and ideas that I think aren’t often discussed in such an approachable fashion.
A few favorite quotes:
“The very first qualities of Christianity are holiness, purity, right living, right thinking and right longing.”
“It is not what I hold as a creed that matters so much (although if my creed is wrong, my experience is bound to be wrong too), it is that part of my creed that I have lived through experientially…I believe that everything I hold as true must be mine in living, vibrant experience.”
“God knows that the most mature of us still need coddling sometimes, and so He is quick to overlook our ignorance, but He is never quick to overlook our sins.”
“It must always be kept in mind that what God thinks about a man is more important than what a man thinks about himself.”
“The sinner dies alone and the Christian dies in Christ. But every man dies for his sins. He either dies by joining his heart to Jesus Christ, and is tucked up under the wings of Jesus and dies in the body of Christ or else he dies alone in his sins.”
A few favorite quotes:
“The very first qualities of Christianity are holiness, purity, right living, right thinking and right longing.”
“It is not what I hold as a creed that matters so much (although if my creed is wrong, my experience is bound to be wrong too), it is that part of my creed that I have lived through experientially…I believe that everything I hold as true must be mine in living, vibrant experience.”
“God knows that the most mature of us still need coddling sometimes, and so He is quick to overlook our ignorance, but He is never quick to overlook our sins.”
“It must always be kept in mind that what God thinks about a man is more important than what a man thinks about himself.”
“The sinner dies alone and the Christian dies in Christ. But every man dies for his sins. He either dies by joining his heart to Jesus Christ, and is tucked up under the wings of Jesus and dies in the body of Christ or else he dies alone in his sins.”
August 13, 2020
I am desperately disappointed with this book--so much so that I abandoned it before completing it. I made it to the middle of chapter 3 before I skipped ahead looking for what was promised in the summary on the back of the book: "His Spirit-led explanations will help your thoughts rise to the rarefied atmosphere of adoration of the One who became flesh so that we could know Him, become His and worship Him forever." I already adore my Savior as God; I wanted to understand more of what He was like as a human--which is what the title implies will be the result of reading this book. Instead, there is much babbling and constantly repetitious tangents that have nothing to do with Jesus.
This is my fifth Tozer book. My appetite for his teaching is insatiable. Tozer's writing--or at least the compilations of his writing--is clean, concise, and straight to the point. His use of Scripture is on point, and his revelations regarding Scripture are truly inspired. This book is full of opinions that barely touch the Truth of Scripture. I am left to wonder if there is an imposter behind this publication. Tozer's voice is nowhere to be found.
This is my fifth Tozer book. My appetite for his teaching is insatiable. Tozer's writing--or at least the compilations of his writing--is clean, concise, and straight to the point. His use of Scripture is on point, and his revelations regarding Scripture are truly inspired. This book is full of opinions that barely touch the Truth of Scripture. I am left to wonder if there is an imposter behind this publication. Tozer's voice is nowhere to be found.
February 9, 2022
Tengo un problema y ese es que cuando alguien habla mucho sobre un autor, en vez de decir “que bueno, voy a darle una oportunidad” me echa para atrás. Y eso me ha pasado con Tozer.
Este libro ha sido el primero del autor que me leo e iba un poco sin saber que esperar, con las expectativas un poco bajas pero ¡madre mía!
Al principio no me parecía nada del otro mundo o algo que no hubiera leído ya hasta la fecha, pero, según avanzaba el libro e iba tocando diferentes temas me encantaba más y más.
En el libro, Tozer hace hincapié en el significado tan grande que ha tenido la venida de Jesús a la Tierra y en Su Sacrificio por los pecados de las personas, en el gran amor de Dios por la humanidad y en la importancia que tiene venir a El de manera sincera.
Me ha encantado esta lectura y, aunque había veces, sobre todo al principio y al final, que había partes en las que me costaba seguir el hilo o comprender lo que quería explicar el autor, me ha encantado mucho y he llenado el libro de frases y pasajes subrayados y de post-it
Este libro ha sido el primero del autor que me leo e iba un poco sin saber que esperar, con las expectativas un poco bajas pero ¡madre mía!
Al principio no me parecía nada del otro mundo o algo que no hubiera leído ya hasta la fecha, pero, según avanzaba el libro e iba tocando diferentes temas me encantaba más y más.
En el libro, Tozer hace hincapié en el significado tan grande que ha tenido la venida de Jesús a la Tierra y en Su Sacrificio por los pecados de las personas, en el gran amor de Dios por la humanidad y en la importancia que tiene venir a El de manera sincera.
Me ha encantado esta lectura y, aunque había veces, sobre todo al principio y al final, que había partes en las que me costaba seguir el hilo o comprender lo que quería explicar el autor, me ha encantado mucho y he llenado el libro de frases y pasajes subrayados y de post-it
October 1, 2020
"Single yourself out, not somebody else, but you. Jesus Christ came not to condemn you but to save you, knowing your name, knowing all about you, knowing your weight right now, knowing your age, knowing what you do, knowing where you live, knowing what you ate for supper and what you will eat for breakfast, where you will sleep tonight, how much your clothing cost, who your parents were. He knows you individually as though there was not another person in the entire world He died for you as certainly as if you had been the only lost one. He knows the worst about you and is the One who loves you the most." - A.W. Tozer
April 5, 2019
Las enseñanzas de Tozer en sus libros son una tremenda bendición para el que los lee y en este libro no es la excepción.
Tozer expone de forma clara la responsabilidad que tenemos ante nuestro Padre. Además este libro incita a una relación más profunda en íntima con Dios.
Tozer expone de forma clara la responsabilidad que tenemos ante nuestro Padre. Además este libro incita a una relación más profunda en íntima con Dios.
August 23, 2012
Changed everything for me.
March 1, 2022
**5 out of 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 **
His writing. I can't even tell you how many times I would read through a chapter to find a new revelation that would just blow my mind. This gave an incredible understanding of all Christ gave up for me...for all of us.
Why would He leave the ninety-nine in search of the one? Logic says, "You should not be here....Why are you here?" And Jesus would say, "Up the hollow somewhere there's a sheep, and that's why I'm here."
And like Tozer, it is all the reason I need; all the logic I need. The Great Shepherd had come for the sheep.
His writing. I can't even tell you how many times I would read through a chapter to find a new revelation that would just blow my mind. This gave an incredible understanding of all Christ gave up for me...for all of us.
Why would He leave the ninety-nine in search of the one? Logic says, "You should not be here....Why are you here?" And Jesus would say, "Up the hollow somewhere there's a sheep, and that's why I'm here."
And like Tozer, it is all the reason I need; all the logic I need. The Great Shepherd had come for the sheep.
March 28, 2021
N-aș da doi bani pe un creștin care nu are nicio dovadă a mântuirii sale decât dacă citează un text. Textul vă conduce la fântână și, dacă plonjați în fântână și ieșiți uzi de acolo, știu că sunteți creștini. Dar dacă stați pe marginea apei și citați un text, nu sunt sigur. Diavolul poate cita texte și nu e necredincios, să nu credeți că este. Diavolul crede, să fiți siguri de asta, iar rezultatul e că tremură de frică. Dar nu e mântuit și nici nu va fi.
A. W. Tozer
A. W. Tozer
May 29, 2017
I realize that this is a compilation of some of Tozer's work but there is something missing. I believe it is in the interpretation. This book was recommended for further study on the Gospel of John and that it does not do. It relies more on the Prologue (John 1:1-18) than on the rest of the book. I expected so much more. Some may differ.
August 27, 2022
There is no doubt that Tozer was a great teacher and expounder of Scripture. I understood most of what was written, but some of his illustrations are as difficult to follow as the Scripture itself. The older language can also be hard to understand at times. That being said, this book is well worth a read.
February 1, 2018
Excellent reading
And He Dwelt Among Us is an excellent book that should be read by every Christian today. Our society and especially the church can learn much from the observations of Tozer. I hope and pray that many more will read his writings.
And He Dwelt Among Us is an excellent book that should be read by every Christian today. Our society and especially the church can learn much from the observations of Tozer. I hope and pray that many more will read his writings.
June 6, 2019
A tough read. Maybe I was expecting a different kind of book - this tended to take a 10-page philosophical discussion based on one phrase of one verse, rather than staying closer to the text and examining it directly. Couldn't always follow where he was going or what he was saying.
April 5, 2023
Enjoyable Read
This book is a series of sermons and it reads like a sermon. It is enjoyable and full of good insights and stories. Tozer has a way with illustrations that draw you in and teaches you what the text says.
This book is a series of sermons and it reads like a sermon. It is enjoyable and full of good insights and stories. Tozer has a way with illustrations that draw you in and teaches you what the text says.
May 29, 2024
This was my first Tozer book and was kind of disappointed.
The subject was good, but I was expecting something much deeper than what I got, and didn’t enjoy much of his writing style.
I can’t put less than 3⭐️ because it’s not that bad, just wasn’t for me.
The subject was good, but I was expecting something much deeper than what I got, and didn’t enjoy much of his writing style.
I can’t put less than 3⭐️ because it’s not that bad, just wasn’t for me.
June 10, 2021
Tozer, always an excellent read.
March 28, 2024
Ese libro contiene palabra de exhortación para completar la hermosura de la encarnación de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, un libro bastante práctico, sencillo y bíblico, léanlo.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 22, 2025
Too heavy of a read
May 15, 2011
Good book. A collection of sermons and thoughts on the book of John, pulled together by a great editor, James L Snyder, of a few Tozer works published after Tozer’s death. Great stuff on Jesus from Tozer--really, you cannot go wrong.
Most impactful quote (for me, the idea I'll remember and go back to the book to look up in the future): "On one occasion, he offered this spiritual counsel to a young man just starting in the ministry: "Search your soul, do something for yourself, start over, take a day off, get before God, pray through, get something new on you so that you won't be petered out and become one more old beat up preacher who can talk about holy things like it is shop talk...who can talk about the name of Jesus Christ without any break in the voice...who can talk about heaven without excitement...who can talk about God without any reference."" (pg. 11 from the Introduction).
Most impactful quote (for me, the idea I'll remember and go back to the book to look up in the future): "On one occasion, he offered this spiritual counsel to a young man just starting in the ministry: "Search your soul, do something for yourself, start over, take a day off, get before God, pray through, get something new on you so that you won't be petered out and become one more old beat up preacher who can talk about holy things like it is shop talk...who can talk about the name of Jesus Christ without any break in the voice...who can talk about heaven without excitement...who can talk about God without any reference."" (pg. 11 from the Introduction).
May 5, 2016
Unfortunately, since sermons are meant to be heard and not read, this made most of the book very clunky and repetitive. While when speaking, repeating things is a way to have your audience retain information, when reading, it feels overdone and slightly annoying. Some concepts introduced were interesting, but tended to lend themselves to tangents.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 33 reviews