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 Spirits 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 bet 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 lifes priorities while at the same time hold out a cup of Living Water for your soul.
Table of Contents
Introduction: A.W. Tozer: A Heart to Worship
Chapter 1: The Tragedy of Human Depravity
Chapter 2: Searching for Mans Lost Identity
Chapter 3: Discovering the Heart of Mans Nature
Chapter 4: The Various Paths to Worship
Chapter 5: Religion Versus Worship
Chapter 6: Seekers After Truth
Chapter 7: What Came First: Workers or Worshipers?
Chapter 8: The Components of True Worship
Chapter 9: The Mystery of True Worship
Chapter 10: The Natural Dwelling Place of God
Chapter 11: The Absolute Worth-ship of Christ
Chapter 12: The Authenticity of Ownership
Chapter 13: The Lord of Our Worship
Chapter 14: Maintaining a Vibrant Worship Lifestyle
About the Author
A.W. Tozer was a minister in the Christian and Missionary Alliance from 1919 to 1963 and was editor of the Alliance Weekly (now Alliance Life) from 1950 to 1963. During his lifetime, Tozer wrote many books, with The Pursuit of God being his most famous. Along with books, Tozer also wrote many essays published in the major Christian publication of his day.
