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There are those so hungry, so deperate for His Presence, that they become consumed with finding Him. Their longing for Him moves them to do what they would otherwise never do: Chase God. But what does it really mean to chase God? Can He be "caught?" Is there an end to the thirsting of man's soul for Him? Meet Tommy Tenney--God chaser. Join him in his search for God. Follow him as he ignores the maze of religious tradition and finds himself, not chasing God, but to his utter amazement, caught by the One he had chased.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #66685 in Books
• Published on: 1999-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 152 pages

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In an age of instant gratification and information overload, Tommy Tenney emphasizes that "we like things to come quickly, easily, and cheaply--microwave revival." The God Chasers seeks to reach those who hunger for God's manifest presence and whose endurance to boldly pursue Him will lead to heartfelt revival in America's churches. Tenney, a self-proclaimed God chaser, has preached since he was 16 and has toured in a mobile ministry for over 17 years in 30-plus states. Through personal accounts of the miraculous, Tenney insists that humility before and intimacy with God are the secret facets to apprehending more of God's glory. While the conservative may argue that God cannot be forced into a linear timeline, Tenney desires to "have God show up" in order to reveal new revelations so that we may be saturated with His presence, arguing that experience supercedes doctrine. If catching God is an impossible act, Tenney's passionate heart reveals that being caught by God is the hope--"you're chasing the impossible, knowing it's possible...the pursuer becomes the pursued." Tenney's writing is sure to birth a new generation of God chasers, anxious to be caught by God Himself. --Jill Heatherly

Ken Gott, Revival Now!, Sunderland, United Kingdom
"The God Chasers is not for the fainthearted but for those who, in pursuit of God, are willing to die in the process."

Cindy Jacobs, Co-founder, Generals of Intercession
"I must warn you, this is a dangerous book. If you are comfortable and complacent and want to stay that way, don't even open it's pages!"

Customer Reviews

just another emotional wish wash....
Before I read the God Chaser, I was expecting to find that the author would suggest the logical ways to meet or draw God closer, but after several description of the historical revival facts, he just repeats some quotes from bible again and again without any meat....so frustrationg. It just tells the author also don't know how to chase God just as most of us. So why he write book and put the grand title as if the book is some kind of the recipe book?
Just another money making idea in the waves of many junk book.

Revival Begins When We Hunger For Him
I read this book after a friend of mine told me about how it had changed her life. And now I understand why!

A lot of people may disagree with Tommy Tenney's writing style, claims, or beliefs, simply because they have not tasted the glory of God for themselves. Unlike what many of the negative reviewers have posted, Tenney's not out to deify or exalt man: rather, as he puts it, human flesh must die (i.e. our own agendas, preferences, etc.) before the glory of God comes down. I would imagine that many of these nay-sayers would quote Luke 9:23, but that is what Tenney does--ignoring the semantics. Every one of us would agree that God does NOT abide where sin dwells. He is a holy God.

Tenney doesn't preach a "feel good" message at all. He preaches brokenness, repentance, humility, and true pursuit of a God who loves us, that we may catch Him. Yes, God does dwell in us when we are born again, but the challenge is to come out of spiritual complacency and pursue God with all we have, at any cost. When I think of chasing God, I am reminded of scriptures like Matthew 6:33 ("Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness . . . ") and Isaiah 55:6 ("Seek the LORD while He may be found, call on Him while He is near . . ."). Tenney's invitation is to draw ever nearer to a God who will occasionally remind us that we are still dealing with our own sin while we seek His glory--because He loves us.

Some may be taken aback by Tenney's critique of "dead" churches which elevate theology over God. Yes, it is good to have a theological system. I have benefited much from studying Calvinism and other systematic theologies in the past. And of course, we should never abandon the Word of God, rightly applied (see 2 Timothy 2:15). However, we should pursue God, not based on theological systems, but on a personal relationship. It is almost like having a human relationship: I could know so much about a person without truly being invited to know his or her heart. It is the same--though on a completely different level!--with God. He invites us not to study about Him, but to know Him. The Bible and theology must point us to God and to pursue HIM, not a theological system!

In short, a great book! A real eye opener, and a blessing.

Perfectly Describes What Is Missing In Christians And The Church Today!
I agree with his statement "there is as much of God in most bars as there is in most churches". Most church services are all about pleasing man,not God,today. The first chapter has a "bowl you over" example of what church would and should be like if God was truly present in your service,and also shows how it is God who brings revival,not man's planned program and advertising.It is also God who brings the people in. Every pastor needs to read this book!

I could not give it 5 stars because I do not agree with a few things. The woman with the Alabaster box who annoited Jesus and washed His feet with her hair is never identified in scripture,period,certainly not as Mary Magdalene,nor are her sins,and Mary Magdalene was delivered of 7 demons,nowhere in scripture,is it ever said that she was a prostitute(as he claims)! (another gripe I have about the Passion film)

I also have to wonder if his church is claiming city blocks for God,then why is America getting worse,everyday,instead of better,unless this is not God's will?

I do agree with the author's view on how a Christian who truly wants the kind of relationship with God that is possible, and what He desires from us, we must be willing to deny "self". Very inspiring for your Christian walk,if your heart truly desires for you to climb into your heavenly father's lap.