The Purpose of Man: Designed to Worship [Paperback]

A. W. Tozer (Author), James L. Snyder (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 16, 2009

The one great obsession of A.W. Tozer’s life was worship. Many have written about worship, but Tozer surpassed them all in simple passion and supreme purpose. Compiled from material never before published, this book presents A.W. Tozer’s systematic teaching on worship, the subject close to his heart. One of the first in evangelical circles to call attention to the doctrine of worship, Tozer knew worship as the purpose of man and the expectation of God. His thoughts on this subject were deeply rooted in biblical doctrine and historic writings, blending Scripture with some of the great devotional writers throughout history. Like sitting down with Tozer, The Purpose of Man delivers Tozer’s soul cry on worship and will inspire readers to not only understand worship, but also experience it in his or her own heart. “This will be the best teaching in my ministry. I want to deliver my soul as a prophet of God to the people, and to explain why we were created and why we are here, not to the satisfaction of the needed appetite only but to something bigger, grander and more eternal, that we might worship God and enjoy Him forever.” A.W. Tozer

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From the Back Cover

A.W. Tozer earned a legendary reputation as a prophetic voice, and he continues to be a bestselling author half a century after his death. A preacher at heart, he found his greatest joy in practicing the presence of God.Worship was his focus and his passion. His sermons were such a strong declaration of what he discovered during private prayer and worship of the triune God that he had both the ability and the Spirit’s anointing to move his listeners to wrestle with what God was saying to the Church. His writings carry the same message with the same result to a new generation of worshipers. The Purpose of Man is the perfect introduction to Tozer. Drawn from messages he called his best teaching, this book will also delight those already familiar with, moved by and changed by his other classics. What Tozer offers on the subject of worship here in The Purpose of Man will challenge you to reconsider your life’s priorities while at the same time hold out a cup of Living Water for your soul.

About the Author

A. W. TOZER embarked upon a lifelong pursuit of God at the age of 17 after hearing a street preacher in Akron, Ohio. He was a self-taught pastor, writer and editor whose powerful messages continue to grip the hearts and stir the souls of today’s believers. Follow his quotes at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Age Range: 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: Regal (February 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830746897
• ISBN-13: 978-0830746897
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Worship & Devotion > Rites & Ceremonies

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The late Dr. A. W. Tozer was well known in evangelical circles both for his long and fruitful editorship of the Alliance Witness as well as his pastorate of one of the largest Alliance churches in the Chicago area. He came to be known as the Prophet of Today because of his penetrating books on the deeper spiritual life.

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Talk About an Attitude Adjustment! April 2, 2009

By The Least of These

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First, who am I to judge anything written by this amazing man of God? They say fools rush in where angels fear to tread. So, here I go. The passion of a true worshipper of God comes through in this excellent read on every page. Perhaps reflective of his own spiritual journey and awareness of "wasted time" in seeing, understanding, and make his own the sacrament of worship, Tozer makes a exceptional strong case for rediscovering our privilege, opportunity, and injunction to worship God. I found myself wanting to highlight so many quotes and passages that, if I had followed my urges, the whole book would have been canary yellow. You will understand the who, what, when, where, why, and how of worship. He speaks as someone who obviously has been there done that. BUY THIS BOOK!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm sorry it took me so long to discover Tozer! December 7, 2009

By Michael Winningham

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All I can say is, "Wow!" For quite a while now, I have felt that the church of God has lost its original purpose and that we are searching in all the wrong places for God's approval. We are so caught up in programs and entertainment that we are not functioning as God wants us to function. I was never able to put into words what I felt, but this book changed all of that. In my case, I'm a musician. I never really felt I had a problem with my music philosophy until I read this book. Having reading this book, my attitude has changed forever. In this book, Tozer gives clear, Bible-based requirements for worship. These are not ideas that he has formulated himself; they are ideas that come directly from the Word of God. I came out of the book realizing that music is not essential to worship; nor are many other things that churches often consider "essential" in a proper worship service. The idea of worship being a continuous state of mind is an ever-present thought throughout the book. Tozer's thought-the fact that so much of what our churches do "in the name of God" is worthless without worship-hit me very hard. This book is both inspiring in its push for a more simple and straightforward worship, and daunting as I think of the uphill battle that it is going to be trying to get churches steeped in tradition to change their ways. Regardless, this book is a must-have for any serious person seeking to get back to the basics of true Biblical worship.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars passion in purpose November 9, 2010

By vunglaub

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A. W. Tozer's collection of writings on worship read as intimate as the subject itself. Tozer's words come as a brotherly and fatherly message to the reader. It is as if he were sitting in your living room preaching the secret of the Christian walk. With illustrations from all of creation, scripture and "sound doctrine" , he leads the reader to understand true worship. Tozer , himself, holds your hand as he enters you into the Holy prescence of God giving you a spiritual tug to walk in a way natural for your spiritual gait.

This book, written generations ago, is now timely and relevant for the Church today. It is a must read for every disciple of Christ and especially those leading in the Church. It presents the true heart of God in our worship of Him. Most importantly, it teaches the Christian not only that they are saved but for what they are saved for. . an intimate relationship with God.