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«El siguiente mensaje del fallecido Dr. A. W.Tozer, que será incluido en la publicación de una serie de disertaciones, coincide, a nuestro entender en gran medida, con el ministerio de A witness and a testimony («Un testigo y un testimonio»). Queremos compartirlo con nuestros lectores con la certeza de que su lectura les será de gran agrado. Hace poco tiempo apareció en The Alliance witness, revista de la Alianza Cristiana y Misionera. Al mencionar esto debo decir qué le debo mucho al Dr. A. B. Simpson, fundador de aquella Alianza, sobre todo en mis primeros años de ministerio y trabajo en la obra del Señor».
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A.W. Tozer
664 books2,097 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.
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June 5, 2019
Half good
I agree with and was encouraged by his words and scripture to be spiritually minded. In my humble opinion he missed it in the second half when he bashed Christian movies. God has used them in my life and in the lives of others to quicken our spirits to the Spirit of God.
I agree with and was encouraged by his words and scripture to be spiritually minded. In my humble opinion he missed it in the second half when he bashed Christian movies. God has used them in my life and in the lives of others to quicken our spirits to the Spirit of God.
March 17, 2017
as usual a very thought provoking read from A.W. Tower
December 29, 2018
Definitely thought-provoking. That said, Tozer gets very focused on an anti-film rhetoric in the second half of this book (the one I’m reading has a different cover—a boat and forested area behind it). I can’t say I agree with his passion to say the Christian film industry is out of harmony with the whole spirit of the Scriptures. But I’m never against hearing a different perspective. Over all, I like the way Tozer challenges the believer to be still—to meditate more deeply with God’s Word and His Spirit—to be authentic in His presence. Of the books I’ve read by Tozer, this might be the most controversial, but there are still really good points being made. Re: the film industry, I think he just gets intensely saddened by the shortcuts people are taking (using the examples of film/drama/production) to meet with God—instead of going deeper in sincere and authentic meditation through His word and worship/praise via singing. Perhaps to Tozer, it’s like eating an orange-flavored candy instead of an actual orange. My take-away is to go deeper in God’s presence through sincere meditation/study of His word.
April 4, 2021
A Man with Deep Comprehension of Christian Theology
Sometimes I don't understand him. This is not my first Tozer book. He's so intelligent and so knowledgeable that we the ordinary intelligence people have to slow down and really think about what we're reading. Read one paragraph a day get lost in thought for the rest of the day, but it's a fun journey. It's refreshing to know how powerful God is, his endless love and forgiveness. I can have an intimate relationship with God. he welcomes it, and I crave that above everything else in this world.
The end of the book is a sort of rant against religious movies. There is concern of interpretation or recording things. And people can decide so we'll. I understand the concern. I don't trust the film industry. Not too fond of TV preachers either. When so much of the world has abandoned the notion of God and have unintentionally opened themselves up to evil, it leaves me frightened. I read Christian books. Sometimes I can discern that they're nonsense or have fallen away from God. I think Tozer was legit and worth studying even if you disagree with him.
Sometimes I don't understand him. This is not my first Tozer book. He's so intelligent and so knowledgeable that we the ordinary intelligence people have to slow down and really think about what we're reading. Read one paragraph a day get lost in thought for the rest of the day, but it's a fun journey. It's refreshing to know how powerful God is, his endless love and forgiveness. I can have an intimate relationship with God. he welcomes it, and I crave that above everything else in this world.
The end of the book is a sort of rant against religious movies. There is concern of interpretation or recording things. And people can decide so we'll. I understand the concern. I don't trust the film industry. Not too fond of TV preachers either. When so much of the world has abandoned the notion of God and have unintentionally opened themselves up to evil, it leaves me frightened. I read Christian books. Sometimes I can discern that they're nonsense or have fallen away from God. I think Tozer was legit and worth studying even if you disagree with him.
August 3, 2021
Short, Concise and Accurate
In this book Tozer was not afraid to address his concerns with modern Christian culture head on.
He expressed his fear that Christians would fall into the trap of cheap and easy substitutes for experiencing the Spirit’s work in their lives. These traps would create a void, which if left unchecked would reduce our witness to the world to nothing more than a sick joke. Stripped of any power the church would resort to any means necessary to fill seats and bring in money. All this at the expense of the real gospel and real Christian Holy Spirit living.
His words seem prophetic even in my own life.
In this book Tozer was not afraid to address his concerns with modern Christian culture head on.
He expressed his fear that Christians would fall into the trap of cheap and easy substitutes for experiencing the Spirit’s work in their lives. These traps would create a void, which if left unchecked would reduce our witness to the world to nothing more than a sick joke. Stripped of any power the church would resort to any means necessary to fill seats and bring in money. All this at the expense of the real gospel and real Christian Holy Spirit living.
His words seem prophetic even in my own life.
February 23, 2018
Good book for those seeking to experience the presence of God. He makes a strong case for a personal and "mystical" knowledge of God, and laments that many merely know the right words and doctrines but are spiritually empty. But, the second half of the book was weird. Movies and films must have been new at the time he wrote this, but he argues against the entire concept of acting as being untrue to how God created a person. He argues that Hollywood will be destructive to good values. There's truth to that for sure, but it seems extreme to entirely throw out acting/theatre/films.
November 22, 2021
Some Ranting But Still Useful Info
I began reading this book because I wanted to improve my communication with the Lord. To that end there was eye opening information shared. He had deep revelation on how God speaks to us and through us. One of them I put to the test and it worked. He did not agree with the making of Christian films and he ranted on for a while about it. I scrolled past all of that to get back to the good part. I know it was good because I highlighted a LOT!
I began reading this book because I wanted to improve my communication with the Lord. To that end there was eye opening information shared. He had deep revelation on how God speaks to us and through us. One of them I put to the test and it worked. He did not agree with the making of Christian films and he ranted on for a while about it. I scrolled past all of that to get back to the good part. I know it was good because I highlighted a LOT!
June 11, 2019
Thought provoking read
I was expecting different content and wasn't sure I agreed with everything he shared about Christian movies but feel very unqualified to question such a man of God. I might skim through it at a later time and see if I might gain more of what the Spirit had in mind when He led me to read this book.
I was expecting different content and wasn't sure I agreed with everything he shared about Christian movies but feel very unqualified to question such a man of God. I might skim through it at a later time and see if I might gain more of what the Spirit had in mind when He led me to read this book.
August 23, 2019
Short book with many gems od wisdom
I loved the advice and explainations he gave about seeking wisdom and about hearing the voice of God. He truly has a gift of explaining divine concepts in our every day terms!
I loved the advice and explainations he gave about seeking wisdom and about hearing the voice of God. He truly has a gift of explaining divine concepts in our every day terms!
October 29, 2020
Excellent as always
You just about can’t go wrong with anything written by Tozer. Whether you agree with all he says or not, you can’t help but be challenged and edified by the writings of this spiritual giant.
You just about can’t go wrong with anything written by Tozer. Whether you agree with all he says or not, you can’t help but be challenged and edified by the writings of this spiritual giant.
March 19, 2023
Practical Word preaching on dynamics towards a life sut to listen for God's words
Short read with plenty teaching and
practical advice to position oneself to hear and know God's Word, Living voice
"'Thank you Lord for teaching us. "
Short read with plenty teaching and
practical advice to position oneself to hear and know God's Word, Living voice
"'Thank you Lord for teaching us. "
July 7, 2020
Half Good
I liked the first part but was a little bored with part about religious movies. I agree with Rosier l just got viewed
I liked the first part but was a little bored with part about religious movies. I agree with Rosier l just got viewed
August 4, 2020
Very informational. Enjoyed reading.
August 11, 2020
Inspiring
Easy to read, understand, and inspires.
Great book Challenges one to read and listen, relevant to our daily lives now.
Easy to read, understand, and inspires.
Great book Challenges one to read and listen, relevant to our daily lives now.
September 15, 2021
Main takeaway from this book is that AW Tozer hates Christian movies. Kinda funny how much he doesn’t like them. Overall not the book i was looking for but it was short enough that I finished.
January 2, 2024
Every Tozer book feels like a five star read, but I'm saving those for something above and beyond.
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January 27, 2021God Is Still Speaking Today (a testimony)! – ‘1 minute with Tina’
https://youtu.be/BlTb_n2VIFE
Runtime: 58 seconds
God Warned Me In A Dream (it came true)!
Video Length: 53 seconds
https://youtu.be/HhgmIcwNpY8
https://youtu.be/BlTb_n2VIFE
Runtime: 58 seconds
God Warned Me In A Dream (it came true)!
Video Length: 53 seconds
https://youtu.be/HhgmIcwNpY8
January 16, 2017
Wasn't very inspiring. Mostly ranting about how evil Religious Movies are.
Did not agree entirely about all the ranting of how evil Religious Movies are. I ca see the point & agree somewhat, but I've seen biblically accurate plays & movies that do inspire. This book, unlike the others I've read from Tozer, did not inspire me as much.
Did not agree entirely about all the ranting of how evil Religious Movies are. I ca see the point & agree somewhat, but I've seen biblically accurate plays & movies that do inspire. This book, unlike the others I've read from Tozer, did not inspire me as much.
April 18, 2016
Not what I expected. Maybe ok for some but I found the whole last half of the book irrelevant to MY life. I am a Tozer
fan but this was not one of my favorites. I actually just thumbed thru the last several pages. First half was pretty good.
fan but this was not one of my favorites. I actually just thumbed thru the last several pages. First half was pretty good.
March 21, 2016
Challenging and strong. Take your stance.
Have the courage to ask yourself the tough questions. Being a Christian is not something to be taken lightly. Please read this book.
Have the courage to ask yourself the tough questions. Being a Christian is not something to be taken lightly. Please read this book.
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April 28, 2019Yet anothet amazing book by Tozer
Tozer could be transplanted to 2019 and his words stillnring true. Doctrinally deep dive into the church, its practices, and why we should be on guard as Believers.
Tozer could be transplanted to 2019 and his words stillnring true. Doctrinally deep dive into the church, its practices, and why we should be on guard as Believers.
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