The Ecstacy of Loving God (Paperback)

~ John Crowder (Author)
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Ecstasy, or extasis, is the Greek term for trance, and is linked with a pleasurable, God-given state of out-of-body experience recorded throughout the New Testament and the church age. Starting with the apostles ecstatic experiences on Pentecost, the Book of Acts further records trances in the lives of Peter and Paul. From the early church to the Christian mystics of the Middle Ages and the famous revivalists of centuries present, God s movements on the earth have always been marked by these supernatural experiences. In this book, John Crowder takes us on a journey from Old Testament ecstatic prophets such as Samuel and Elijah, to the future ecstatics who will usher in a massive wave of harvest Glory to the streets in these last days. God has always wanted a people who live in the Heavens, even as they walk on the Earth. And the world is hungry for the demonstration of a gospel of supernatural power that flows from a life of divine pleasure. More than a state of mind, you will see how the nature of God s ecstasy is found in the joy, bliss and inner raptures of His presence. In this book, you will be encouraged to drink from the river of His pleasure! (Ps. 36:8)

About the Author

John Crowder is an itinerate revivalist, ministering in churches, conferences and events worldwide. John is a writer and founder of Sons of Thunder Publications. He carries a vision for global revival, with a strong focus on prophetic, healing and miracle evangelism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Image (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0768427428
• ISBN-13: 978-0768427424
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #143,318 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Radical, Bold, Liberating, January 12, 2009

By	Richard R. Blake (Bridgman, Michigan) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

John Crowder's "The Ecstasy of Loving God" explores the supernatural and mystical experiences of divine encounters with God. It is a clarion call to become equipped and outfitted for the spiritual battles ahead.

Openly honest and brutally frank, John communicates a message of revival, mysticism, and revelation. Using the vernacular of today's drug culture Crowder presents a radical bold message of present day resurrection power.

The pages of the book are filled with exciting stories of people from every culture, every economic, social, and ethnic status who are hungry to find true spirituality by feasting at God's table.

John traces the history of the trance in the lives of Old Testament and New Testament stalwarts and throughout the accounts of revivals in the church. Extreme spontaneity, demonstrative worship, physical manifestations, and a call to repentance marked these movements of the Holy Spirit.

Crowder goes on to encapsulate the way of ecstatic prayer, its stages, distinguishing marks, and supernatural phenomena. In the final chapters Crowder reviews the history of the Great Awakening, discusses martyrdom, and end times revival.

"The Ecstasy of Loving God" is an important book for anyone wanting to know more of the heart of God, develop a life of contemplative prayer, or practice the presence of God. This message is clearly an invitation to all believers to "embrace the finished work of the cross" and to visit the heavenlies.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will change your life!, February 28, 2009

By	A. Johns (P-town, Tennessee) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I couldn't put this book down. We've all heard of the Love of God but John Crowder puts it in such a way that you won't ever forget it. I highly recommend this book. You won't ever be the same.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worship Reveals the Ecstasy of God, December 20, 2008

By	Robert A. Burns "Pastor Bob" (Wyomissing, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This hit me as I was reading this book "Jesus knew how to throw a party". The first miracle of Christ reveals this to us. Ecstacy in Christ is more than defined for us in this book. It does come from the merry-making love of Jesus in us. Do you know the distinguisahing marks of ecstasy as a believer? The writings of this improtant and timly book directs our hearts to a deeper, closer relationship of ecstasy with our Lord. The writings are solidly biblically-based. The author directs us to a life of revival in our hearts so that the change that comes within allow us to have "fun", yes fun, living with our Lord Jesus while growing spiritually. Waves of God's glory reaches us for His special life within us.