Paths to Power
Living in the Spirit's Fullness
by A. W. Tozer
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Pub Date Feb 01 2016 | Archive Date Feb 01 2016
Moody Publishers | Wingspread
Description
A.W. Tozer begins this book, titled, Paths to Power, with a powerful statement about the history of the world and the role of the Christian. "The greatest event in history was the coming of Jesus Christ into the world to live and to die for mankind." In Paths to Power, Tozer makes a thesis (that God s plan) falls into line with this one simple and dramatically powerful event and then goes on to examine the state of the current church with its lukewarm moral convictions, its members who lack the power of the Spirit and its administrators who work to pay bills and fulfill their weekly obligations rather than feed the flock and pay attention to shepherding their flocks. A.W. Tozer inspires conviction to restore the church to its place of power, when it can be a moral force to be reckoned with. He states the compelling power of the burning bush that Moses saw and Tozer says, no one is afraid of mere ashes. This indictment of modern man s complacency is pungent and will hold the believer accountable of sloth and uninspired faith in the Lord. This book challenges to live a more Spirit-filled life. Tozer reminds the reader that God s work is redemption and salvation, but it is our responsibility to repent and believe, and as a result of that, to obey the Word of God. Tozer offers a stern warning against excusing sin as an affront to God.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781600660054 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
Average rating from 4 members
Featured Reviews
Jeanie S, Reviewer
Failure to distinguish the part of God from the part of man in salvation has prevented the countless seekers from finding peace, and left whole sections of the Church of Christ powerless...
This short text paves the way for the Church to walk in the power of the Spirit. What hinders and what flames that power is crucial to faith. It is easy to confuse our part and responsibility of salvation and what is God's. Why repentance is a powerful tool that it leads us to assurance and to action. It prevents confusion and doubt. Without repentance, we do not see our need for salvation and the gift of the gospel. We lose the power of the gospel when we do not deal with sin. We lose power of the gospel when we see ourselves as victims. We lose the power of the gospel when we feel sorry for our lot in life. The power of the Gospel comes when we become responsible for our sin and trust Christ work on the cross.
Some of the quotes that are encouraging and offer confidence in our salvation.
If atonement was made for all men, why are not all saved? The answer is that before redemption becomes effective toward the individual man there is an act which that man must do. That act is not one of merit, but of condition. And it is an act of eternal importance.
The Bible recognizes no faith that does not lead to obedience, nor does it recognize any obedience that does not spring from faith. The two are opposite sides of the same coin. Were we to split a coin edgewise we would destroy both sides and render the whole thing valueless. So faith and obedience are forever joined and each one is with value when separated from the other. The trouble with many of us today is that we are trying to believe without intending to obey.
Tozer is always to the point and does not sugar coat a god that is easily manipulated but a God that is concerned about our the well being of our soul so that we may know Him.
A Special Thank You to Moody Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
JT T, Reviewer
I will read anything from Tozer...anything. This one did not disappoint as he does a great job of highlighting how beautiful that Jesus would die for us sinners. Our lives begin to change the moment we embrace this event that took place on the Cross. We cannot question the love of God without looking at the Cross. We have to allow ourselves the space to chew on what Jesus did for us and what He went through for us to set us free from the curse of sin. Tozer goes right to the heart of this and brings to life the beauty of the love of Jesus. A great book!
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