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See God for Who He Is, Not What You Think He Ought To BeAnyone who has tried to describe God to someone else, especially an unbeliever, knows that it is easy to find yourself at a loss for words. It seems that this part of our lives, which we claim is central, is often difficult to put into words. But if you know God, shouldn't you be able to describe him? What is he like? How can we put his eternal attributes into words?Join Chip Ingram in this fascinating study of seven attributes of God: his goodness, sovereignty, holiness, wisdom, justice, love, and faithfulness. Readers will see God in a whole new light and discover that our view of God impacts every decision in our lives. It will change the way we pray, the way we live, and the way we think about the world around us.God longs for us to know him as he really is. Get ready to meet God again for the first time.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	18 octobre 2016
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781493406166
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2004, 2016 by Chip Ingram
Published by Baker Books
a division of Baker Publishing Group
P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
Previously published under the title God: As He Longs for You to See Him
Ebook edition created 2016
Ebook corrections 10.27.2016
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-0616-6
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture is taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
Scripture marked KJV is taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
Scripture marked Message is taken from THE MESSAGE. Copyright © by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Scripture marked NASB is taken from the New American Standard Bible®, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. ( www.Lockman.org )
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Endorsements
“My friend Chip Ingram provides wonderful insight to help you see God’s character as presented in Scripture. In these pages he offers practical biblical help to live out the implications of a refreshed and renewed perspective of God. The principles in this book will inspire, encourage, and empower you to become more like Jesus Christ.”
Rick Warren , founding pastor,Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California
“In the midst of today’s confusion about God, Chip Ingram disentangles the mesh of false notions about finding one’s own faith. God has spoken—and hasn’t stuttered—about longing to engage the hearts of all people with his message of love and redemption.”
Howard G. Hendricks , distinguished professor and chairman, Center for Christian Leadership, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas
“Engagingly and with verve, this book shows us how to start living with God in terms of the most basic facts about him. A good job, much needed, and well done.”
J. I. Packer , professor of theology, Regent College, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
“At last a book about intimacy with God in terms we all can get our hearts around! Who better than Chip Ingram to deepen our realization of how awesome and mighty our Lord is to each of us personally. This is a great read for those who need a fresh perspective that measures up to reality.”
Joseph M. Stowell , president,Cornerstone University and Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
“When we see God as he is, we are more prone to do as he says. In The Real God: How He Longs for You to See Him , Chip has given us a high-powered lens through which to see God as he is. You are going to love this book.”
Andy Stanley , senior pastor,North Point Community Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
“There is an inner longing within us all to want to know God better. Chip Ingram examines God’s attributes, giving us insights into how great he is. As you read this book you will discover the depths of God’s character.”
Dennis Rainey , president, FamilyLife, Little Rock, Arkansas
“This book will refresh your spirit and refocus your vision. Writing from a warm heart for God and a passion for truth, Chip Ingram has a rare gift for transforming theological abstracts into tools for life-change. The attributes of God selected for this study are well defined, clearly communicated, and packaged in such a way to facilitate immediate application.”
Mark L. Bailey , president, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas
“God intends us to see him most profoundly through his Word. In this book, Chip Ingram uses his exceptional teaching ability to give us a look at God that will benefit all of us. If it’s true that a person’s way of life is determined by his view of God, you should expect life to be better after reading this book. Chip, as usual, has hit the nail on the head.”
Randy Pope , pastor,Perimeter Church, Atlanta, Georgia
“A fresh look at the beauty of who God is will never leave us unchanged. We are made in the image of our Creator, and to live out the beauty of his person in our lives will never leave others unchanged. Chip Ingram has given us a gift here of a greater focus on what that beauty actually entails.”
Darryl DelHousaye , president,Phoenix Seminary, Phoenix, Arizona
“One of my favorite passages of Scripture is Isaiah 55:8: ‘“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” declares the L ORD .’ As I read Chip’s new book, I kept thinking of those words. So grounded in Scripture. So focused on Jesus. Chip helps us see God’s thoughts. He helps us know God as he wants to be known.”
Bryant Wright , senior pastor,Johnston Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, Georgia
“The crying need today is not for people to know more about God, or even to ‘enjoy’ an experience with God, but to be shaken by the reality of who God is, to have their faith turned right side up by the nearness of eternity. The Real God: How He Longs for You to See Him will kindle afresh your passion to know, firsthand, the God of the universe.”
James MacDonald , pastor,Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
“Like Chip, as a young man I was fascinated by A. W. Tozer’s The Knowledge of the Holy . It’s great to see a book that leads today’s generation into a similar contemplation of the mysteries of God—without abandoning the anchor of solid biblical theology.
“Stressed out by life’s instability? Chip reminds you of the rock solid foundation on which you can always rely: the unchanging attributes of God. Tired of the channel-changing, short attention span, shallow thinking of today’s culture? Chip helps you focus on the deepest possible object of meditation in the universe—the nature of God himself—in a way that’s accessible and intriguing. This is the rare book that is simple without being shallow; that helps calm you while also challenging you.
“I believe most of the problems and stresses we bring on ourselves are a result of poor theology, particularly about the nature of God. After being reminded by Chip of God’s sovereignty, holiness, love, faithfulness, and more, my own joy and serenity were renewed! I needed this book.”
Rene Schlaepfer , senior pastor,Twin Lakes Church, Aptos, California
Dedication
I dedicate this book to all who earnestly seek to know God as he is and long to reflect his likeness in every moment of every day in every way.
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Dedication 7
Acknowledgments 11
Introduction 13
1. It’s All in How You See It 17
2. Seeing God with 20/20 Vision 29
3. God Longs for You to See Him 47
4. The Goodness of God 61
5. The Sovereignty of God 89
6. The Holiness of God 117
7. The Wisdom of God 149
8. The Justice of God 175
9. The Love of God 207
10. The Faithfulness of God 241
11. How Has Your View of God Changed? 277
Conclusion 281
Appendix: How to Have a Personal Relationship with God 287
Notes 291
About the Author 295
Other books by Chip Ingram 297
Back Ads 298
Back Cover 303
Acknowledgments
I wish to thank Neil Wilson and Chris Tiegreen for their insightful help with this book, and Vicki Crumpton for her excellent editing, encouragement, and overall management of the project. I am eternally grateful for the missionary in Asia who introduced me to the study of God’s attributes, the honest feedback of friends and family, and most of all for the sustaining grace and endurance given by my SOVEREIGN GOD AND KING to finish the task assigned to me. What a privilege!
Introduction
I was twenty-one years old at the time. It was my first visit to Asia, traveling as part of an evangelistic basketball team. While in Hong Kong, we stayed in the home of a veteran missionary who captivated my interest. On one particular morning, he invited my fellow players and me into his study for a discussion.
Although the entire room we entered was lined with books, one wall of shelves filled with paperbacks immediately caught my attention. As he walked over to that particular bookcase, the missionary explained that he had a well-established habit of reading one Christian paperback every day. He had learned speed-reading techniques to go with his obvious God-given quick mind. I could tell from the titles that he wasn’t just engaged in light reading, since I recognized many of the classics on those tightly packed shelves.
He and I had already had several conversations, and I think he spotted a spiritual hunger in me that drew him to me. I realized later that I was the primary target of that gathering, for which I owe him an eternal debt of gratitude. He selected a volume from one of the shelves and turned to face us, looking directly at me.
The warmth in his eyes told me I needed to pay attention to what he was about to say. My teammates were busy finding seats, so I wasn’t surprised when he said, “Chip, have you ever read this book?” He held it out to me invitingly.
I took the book and looked at the cover. Not only hadn’t I read it, but I had to admit I’d never even heard of it. He accepted my admission with a smile and then said, “It’s t