Experiencing the Presence of God

Every person on earth has a deep-seated yearning for God's presence. Every person has a desire to be closer to God, but only those who have been saved can get past the formidable obstacles standing in their way. The conflict between a person's desire for God and his sinful desire to please himself is the biggest barrier of all. Adapted from sermons delivered to A.W. Tozer's congregation, ‘Experiencing the Presence of God’ is a never-before-published collection of teachings on the Book of Hebrews.
Through its pages, the well-known pastor and teacher explores what it means to live in God's presence. Readers will explore the epistle's extensive historical scope and will likely identify with its ‘hero stories’ by looking at how they have struggled in the past. This historic letter invites contemporary believers into a new comprehension and experience of God's residing presence through Tozer's unmatched teaching and commentary.

Aiden Wilson Tozer (1897–1963) was an influential American Christian pastor, author, and spiritual mentor whose profound theological insights continue to resonate worldwide. Born into poverty in rural western Pennsylvania, Tozer was entirely self-educated, never attending high school or a theological seminary. In 1915, after hearing a street preacher in Akron, Ohio, he committed his life to Christianity, igniting a relentless, lifelong pursuit of God.

Despite his lack of formal training, Tozer began a 44-year ministry in 1919 as a pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). He spent three decades leading the Southside Alliance Church in Chicago, where his uncompromising, prophetic preaching drew thousands. In 1950, he expanded his influence by becoming the editor of The Alliance Weekly.

Tozer is best remembered for his enduring literary classics, most notably The Pursuit of God and The Knowledge of the Holy. These works emphasize the absolute majesty of God and the necessity of a deeply contemplative spiritual life. Often referred to as a "20th-century prophet," Tozer lived a remarkably simple lifestyle, giving away much of his book royalties and prioritizing prayer over material wealth. His legacy endures through his writings, which continue to challenge readers to seek a genuine, intimate relationship with the Divine.