Passion for Jesus: Growing in Extravagant Love for God [Paperback]

Mike Bickle (Author), Jack Deere (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 1996

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Have you ever wondered how God feels about you?

If you could get just a glimpse, you would become a new person. No matter who you are or what you have done, He longs for you to know the truth - that His affections for you are very deep, even when you are at your weakest.  Seeing the passion and splendor of God's personality will help bring you to personal wholeness and spiritual maturity.  And it will awaken in you a fervent devotion to God- and a passion for Jesus.

 "Anyone who knows Mike Bickle, knows that he has subordinated everything in his life to this one goal: acquiring passion for Jesus. And therein lies the power of this book." Jack Deere, Th.D., author and lecturer

"I have been stirred by reading Mike Bickle's spiritual odyssey in this book. His passion for Jesus is infectious." Stephen Strang, founder, Charisma magazine

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About the Author

Mike Bickle is director of the International House of Prayer of Kansas City, a 24-hour citywide spiritual warfare ministry. The author of several books, including Passion for Jesus, Growing in the Prophet and The Pleasures of Loving God, Bickle’s teaching emphasizes developing a passion for Jesus through the knowledge of God’s beauty. His specialty messages include the Bride of Christ, and the ministry of the forerunner in the context of a fasted lifestyle which proclaims Jesus as Bridegroom, King and Judge. He has a deep conviction of a victorious End-Time church.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Charisma House (July 12, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088419258X
• ISBN-13: 978-0884192589
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jesus DOES love you, July 1, 1998

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This review is from: Passion for Jesus: Growing in Extravagant Love for God (Paperback)

Besides the Bible, this book is the most life-changing book I have ever read. You always hear "Jesus loves you," but most Christians can't grasp that. Through this book, the Lord reveals his UNCONDITIONAL ,passionate, and all-encompassing love for us. I will never be the same again (thank the Lord!!). Comdemnation is a debilitating phenomena in the body of Christ that so many times prevents us from running into His open arms. This book is a wonderful tool for battling that stronghold. God will truly dispell stereotypes as you read this book, and you will find yourself falling deeply in love with your Savior and Friend.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book to stir you for God, October 9, 2005

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David A. Bielby "Ev Xpistw" (Normal, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Passion for Jesus: Growing in Extravagant Love for God (Paperback)

Mike has written a book here that has changed many lives. It's one that every Christian should read and mull over.

I think one point in the book that I would adjust is his teaching on imagining God. He assumes that because God's throne is described in Revelations 4 and Ezekiel 1 that we must therefore be able to imagine God in our minds. He doesn't deal with the concept that God may have given us these descriptions without intending for us to create paintings of God on the easel of our own minds. He teaches that people should use Revelation 4 and Ezekiel 1 throne room scenes to imagine what God looks like. Then pray to the image in your mind. This extra-biblical concept can lead one to create an image in their mind of what God is like...when in reality it is an image in their mind...it isn't God. Don't do that. Let God reveal himself to you through real visions, not images you create in your own mind. Ask God to reveal Himself to you instead through a direct experience rather than creating something in your mind.

If the experiences you have with God match with the bible, then you will have a powerful confirmation of your encounter with the Lord.

Mike Bickle is an excellent man. His life has helped countless people, including myself. He was my pastor for years...and a neighbor. Now that I'm a pastor, I can see that I would not be in the ministry if it were not for Mike's inspiration to seek Jesus and it's profound effect on my life. That is the key emphasis in this book...and if you open your heart to Jesus while reading this book you will be changed.

Mike is well known for inspiring people to seek Jesus. And this is the first book he published along that line. It really is a classic even though it's only been out for maybe ten years or so. So even though I have a concern about one teaching in this book, the overall book is tremendous.

Every Christian should own a copy and read it at least once or twice. I heartily recommend you buy a copy-and an extra one for giving out to friends. Just add my footnote in there if you agree with me on that one point.

Grace...

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!, July 21, 2000

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Eric Shieh - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passion for Jesus: Growing in Extravagant Love for God (Paperback)

A must read for any Christian. It really strengthened my faith and helped me realize what I'm living for. It really opens your eyes to see Jesus and to have a hunger and yearning for Him! A great book that deserves to be on any Christian's shelf!