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The Second Coming of Christ: Living with Anticipation, Joy, and Eternal Perspective for His Glorious Return (Grapevine Edition)
Christians are never to be caught unawares. While the call of God may come at any minute to take us out of this Egypt we call the world, you and I cannot afford to be careless.
- A. W. Tozer
The coming of Christ is a fact and has always been a part of the Christian message to the world.
But the affluence of the 21st century and the comforts it affords us has the terrible effect of blurring the heavenly vision and anticipation that characterized the saints of old.
The burning flame that urged the early Christians on, to sanctify their lives and grow in love for God, is a dying ember in the heart of the so-called follower of Christ today.
In The Second Coming of Christ, Tozer lights up again that fire, urging us to view our lives with an eternal perspective.
- A. W. Tozer
The coming of Christ is a fact and has always been a part of the Christian message to the world.
But the affluence of the 21st century and the comforts it affords us has the terrible effect of blurring the heavenly vision and anticipation that characterized the saints of old.
The burning flame that urged the early Christians on, to sanctify their lives and grow in love for God, is a dying ember in the heart of the so-called follower of Christ today.
In The Second Coming of Christ, Tozer lights up again that fire, urging us to view our lives with an eternal perspective.
64 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2022
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About the author
A.W. Tozer
664 books2,101 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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August 26, 2024
First reading for a hope of an immanent second coming…
Tozer’s theology strikes me as authentic and urgent. This read brings to light a few issues of our diminished expectation of Christ’s return. Remembering and looking forward to this extraordinary eventuality has meaning for our journey today. Even so, Lord, come quickly…
Tozer’s theology strikes me as authentic and urgent. This read brings to light a few issues of our diminished expectation of Christ’s return. Remembering and looking forward to this extraordinary eventuality has meaning for our journey today. Even so, Lord, come quickly…
October 16, 2024
An important record of the dramatic, even drastic changes made by John Nelson Darby in coming up with his claim of a pre-tribulation rapture.
Rather than allowing a plain sense reading of Biblical Scripture, he chose to read into the scripture what he wanted it to be.
He needed this arrangement to complete his design of a scripture pattern known as dispensations.
Rather than allowing a plain sense reading of Biblical Scripture, he chose to read into the scripture what he wanted it to be.
He needed this arrangement to complete his design of a scripture pattern known as dispensations.
May 22, 2023
Generally good
The reason this book got 4 stars instead of 5 stars us the fact that very little is focused on the 2nd coming of Christ; in fact just the first and last chapter. The theology is good, but your expectations might be disappointed.
The reason this book got 4 stars instead of 5 stars us the fact that very little is focused on the 2nd coming of Christ; in fact just the first and last chapter. The theology is good, but your expectations might be disappointed.
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July 6, 2023Tozer did not explain whether the "Second coming of Christ" was about when He came to collect His bride or when He came to rule for 1000 years. Rather disappointing, although (as always) there is a lot to ponder over in this book.
January 4, 2025
Always love A. W. Tozer reads.
A. W. Tozer never writes half-hearted messages. His works are always based on the Word of God; and are always as relevant today as when he wrote them.
A. W. Tozer never writes half-hearted messages. His works are always based on the Word of God; and are always as relevant today as when he wrote them.
June 9, 2023
Excellent. Hope to pull quotes and post them here and elsewhere along with my full written review.
February 23, 2025
A short book by Tozer, not as I thought about what the second coming entails but more about how Christians should be prepared for it. Thoughtful and useful.
August 22, 2025
So true
So true . I have to say Amen and Amen to this book . We have lost our expectancy of the Second Coming .
We have lost our first love.
So true . I have to say Amen and Amen to this book . We have lost our expectancy of the Second Coming .
We have lost our first love.
November 16, 2025
second Coming
AW Tozer was a brilliant man - I have enjoyed several of his books. This one was really great! Thank you Mr. Tozer!
AW Tozer was a brilliant man - I have enjoyed several of his books. This one was really great! Thank you Mr. Tozer!
November 21, 2025
Super relevant today
Excellent read! Worth the time to read. Tozer is always on point. The things of old are still happening today
Excellent read! Worth the time to read. Tozer is always on point. The things of old are still happening today
August 19, 2025
An uplifting READ
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