![]() Throughout the book, Tozer offers a sometimes mystical view of our relationship with God – even sometimes quoting mystical sources. Prevenient grace is not the only aspect of note though. He opens with the issue of prevenient grace, which Millard Erickson assesses as something that has “a universal effect nullifying the noetic results of sin, thus making belief possible.” Ultimately, the concept of prevenient grace has little Scriptural basis. However, there are aspects of Tozer’s theology that leave me with some questions. ![]() Those points make this an important read that establish why many people enjoy the writing. He continues by issuing a call for a sincere return to God combined with genuine repentance. In the same way, the author elaborates on the Christian ego, noting how we create the biggest veil to God’s glory. In its stead are programs, methods, and a world of nervous activities which occupy time and attention but can never satisfy the longing of the heart.” How frequently have we uttered a similar assessment? At one point he writes, “The simplicity of Christ is rarely found among us. ![]() ![]() although he does so with more eloquence than most of us are able to put together. Despite being originally published in 1948, Tozer’s description of society during his era often reflects how many of us would describe the Christianity of today. There is a reason that this book remains particularly influential. ![]()
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