God: As He Longs for You to See Him [Paperback]

Chip Ingram (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2006

How would you describe your best friend? Your spouse? Your children? When we know people well, our descriptions of them are richer and fuller than of those we know as mere acquaintances. So how would you describe God? And how does your view of God impact your life?

Join Chip Ingram in this fascinating study of seven attributes of God: his goodness, sovereignty, holiness, wisdom, justice, love, and faithfulness. You'll see God in a whole new light. It will change the way you pray, the way you live, and the way you think about the world around you.

God longs for you to know him as he really is. Get ready to meet God again for the first time.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this down-to-earth exercise in evangelical theology, Ingram, a radio show host and CEO of the Atlanta-based organization Walk Through the Bible, makes the case that understanding the character of God as He reveals Himself is the most important task facing new Christians and seasoned believers alike. Noting that his analysis is meant to be devotional and practical rather than comprehensive, Ingram focuses on seven traits attributed to God: goodness, sovereignty, holiness, wisdom, justice, love and faithfulness. Although Ingram relies on the work of evangelical heavyweights like C.S. Lewis and A.W. Tozer to make his points, his primary sources in answering questions about such conundrums as why God allows suffering or the nature of Christ's sacrificial atonement for sin are the Old and New Testaments. One caveat: though Ingram's style is accessible and often engaging, his methodical and rather pedagogical style may narrow his potential audience to readers comfortable with the traditional language of conservative apologetics. Suitable for personal or group study, the end of each chapter on God's attributes includes an inspirational quotation, a prayer and a devotional anecdote.
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From the Back Cover

How would you describe your best friend? Your spouse? Your children? When we know people well, our descriptions of them are richer and fuller than of those we know as mere acquaintances. So how would you describe God? And how does your view of God impact your life?

Join Chip Ingram in this fascinating study of seven attributes of God: his goodness, sovereignty, holiness, wisdom, justice, love, and faithfulness. You'll see God in a whole new light. It will change the way you pray, the way you live, and the way you think about the world around you.

God longs for you to know him as he really is. Get ready to meet God again for the first time.

"At last a book about intimacy with God in terms we all can get our hearts around! This is a great read for those who need a fresh perspective that measures up to reality."--Dr. Joseph M. Stowell, teaching pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel

"Engagingly and with verve, this book shows us how to start living with God. A good job, much needed, and well done."--J. I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books; Reprinted edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801066107
• ISBN-13: 978-0801066108
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chip Ingram's passion is to help Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, coach, and teacher for twenty-five years, Chip has helped people around the world break out of spiritual ruts to live out God's purpose for their lives.

Today, he serves as Senior Pastor of Venture Christian Church in Silicon Valley, California, and President of Living on the Edge - an international teaching and discipleship ministry. Chip and his wife, Theresa, have four children and eight grandchildren.

For more information about Chip or Living on the Edge, please visit www.LivingontheEdge.org.

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must For anyone who wants to know God!, February 16, 2005

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Todd Sullivan "The Esteem of the World Isn't ... (Mount Vernon, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: God: As He Longs for You to See Him (Hardcover)

I have been listening to Chip Ingram for a long time on his radio show and have always been drawn to his profound yet practical approach to preaching and teaching the Gospal. So it was a great delight to find this book, and I must say I was completly floored by the depth yet simplicity of this book as it explored the true charecteristics of God and what that means to us as his creation. Chip outlines the characteristics of God and splashes practical vibrant insight into how these characteristics, when properly looked at and applied, can radically change your life. Trust me when I say that you will never look at God or his relationship with you in the same light again after reading this book. For example many of us believe that if we submit to God, he will make us do things we don't want to do! Rubbish?? God gave us all the ultimate gift--His Son--so why would he start being stingy now?? Get this book and discover God the way he wants you to discover him!!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What comes to mind when you think about God?, August 29, 2004

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Eric P. Norwood (Atlanta,) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: God: As He Longs for You to See Him (Hardcover)

Chip Ingram really challenged me with his latest book, "God: As He Longs for You to See Him." Standing on the shoulders of the late/great A.W. Tozer's work, The Knowledge of the Holy, Chip conveys in contemporary language the unique attributes of God. In the words of Tozer: "What comes to our minds when we think about God is themost important thing about us." This book caused me to stand still amidst the many urgent distractions of this world to really think about God. I came to realize that God truly does long to reveal all of himself to me, and to help me become all he designed me to be.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one book , buy this one!, October 31, 2004

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siouxsiepoet (poet, freelance editor, book reviewer) - See all my reviews

This review is from: God: As He Longs for You to See Him (Hardcover)

In Chip Ingram's God as He Longs for You to See Him, readers are invited to join Chip on a personal journey where the attributes of God are contemplated, moving them from head knowledge to heart knowledge.

A pastor for twenty plus years, Chip shares his trials and triumphs with winsome and genuine words. There is no illusion of Chip as super-Christian in this book, it is delightfully honest and readers of all ages and stages can relate to the simple yet powerful truths which transformed Chip's life. The book consists of ten chapters, seven of which are devoted to the attributes of God. The chapters are loaded with probing questions about your deepest beliefs. The attributes chapters include: "Tools for Transformation," key passages and scriptures to focus on for the coming week; a prayer to contemplate; as well as a personal insight into Chip's life which draws the reader into an intimate communication with the author as friend.

Drawing from the Word of God, A.W. Tozer's Knowledge of the Holy, and J.I. Packer's Knowing God, Chip presents solid, intelligent arguments about who God is, and how He longs to be seen. Quoting Dr. Charles Ryrie, Chip's former professor, readers are challenged throughout the book to determine if in fact they really do, as they may profess, trust God. In the appendix is a "Vision Test" which aids the reader in determining their trust/view of God.

The meat of Chip's message is provided in substantial pieces for readers to really chew on. Some books are difficult to get through because they are wearisome, not this one, I was challenged and inspired by it and did not want it to end. This book is a sound investment for any reader. Buy two copies and study it with a friend. This book would be an excellent Bible study with life changing results. If you only buy one book this year, let it be this one. Written by Suzanne Rae Deshchidn for www.christianbookpreviews.com