R.T. Kendall - The Presence of God: Discovering Gods Ways Through Intimacy With Him

I am so delighted with R. T. Kendalls book The Presence of God. Its importance is unmistakable because we need to experience and recognize Gods presence. I like the in-depth scripture RT gives you to see, feel, and to know, but I also like how he reveals the sovereignty of God. We long for Gods presence. We long to know Him in a more intimate way. The Presence of God will lead you into that sweet intimacy. R. T. Kendall is my favorite author. I love his books, and this one is my new favorite.

MARILYN HICKEY

PRESIDENT, MARILYN HICKEY MINISTRIES

Many books about knowing God are actually doctrinal studies that ought to be entitled Knowing About God. RTs latest work really is about knowing and experiencing God. As a wise, balanced, and practical book, it will be a valuable resource for all who hunger for the presence of God in the churches.

DR. MICHAEL EATON

PASTOR-AT-LARGE, CHRISCO FELLOWSHIP

This book will cause you to think deeper on the Word and create a stir within your heart to hunger for more of God. The teaching of the conscious and unconscious presence of God is a faith builder regardless of our denominational background.

DANIEL HO

SENIOR PASTOR, INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF SHANGHAI

I found deep encouragement and comfort in this book. In Jesus Christ, God is with uswhen we feel Him and when we dont. Yet we can hunger and thirst for Him, and often experience by the Spirit those precious foretastes of what it will be like to be with Him forever.

CRAIG S. KEENER

F. M. AND ADA THOMPSON PROFESSOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES, ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Perhaps the best measure of the anointing on a book is its ability to draw both positive reviews and negative fire from multiple directions. By that calibration The Presence of God by R. T. Kendall is absolutely not to be missed. Argue with it if you must. Praise it if you will, but by all means read this book.

MARK RUTLAND

FORMER PRESIDENT OF ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY

R. T. Kendall is a superb communicatorone of the most remarkable preachers and writers of our time. After a lifetime of ministry, his words are always full of wisdom, power, and relevance.

NICKY GUMBEL

VICAR, HOLY TRINITY BROMPTON

Bro. RT, as we affectionately call him, is a friend and mentor. While we do not have the liberty to meet as regularly as we want to, each time we do, there is such a bond that I can only describe as a kingdom connection. The Presence of God is a must-have. I got hooked the moment I started on it. Bro. RT has such a flair and anointing for writing that he makes reading an absolute delight. This is a definite home run.

YANG TUCK YOONG

SENIOR PASTOR,

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH, SINGAPORE

DIRECTOR, BIBLE COLLEGE OF WALES, SWANSEA

Among his plethora of books, this may be R. T. Kendalls very best. This is no small thought in light of his more-then-sixty tomes. We can always depend on RT to bring to the table an ordered presentation with new, heretofore unheralded thoughts. Simply profound and profoundly simple! It occurred to me that this whole presentation is, in one word, kingdom! I may be the loudest voice in RTs huge fan club! Thanks again, my dear friend!

JACK TAYLOR

DIMENSIONS MINISTRIES

Ive really enjoyed reading RTs book The Presence of God. It has caused me to stop, look, and listen for the Lord and to be more aware of His presence in my life. I think youll be blessed as I have been.

RICKY SKAGGS

COUNTRY SINGER RECORDING ARTIST

Nothing is more important, more desired, more missed than the presence of God. This book is grounded in Scripture yet immensely practical. It is a masterful job from a gifted teacher helping each of us Jesus followers live a life in and with Gods presence.

DAVID MCQUEEN

PASTOR, BELTWAY CHURCH

Dr. R. T. Kendall has written a very balanced book on a subject that needs to be explored more thoroughly by the body of Christ. He is uniquely qualified to write a book on such an important topic combining thoughtful biblical scholarship with experiential knowledge. You will find his insights enlightening and challenging at the same time. This is a must-read for all who long for the manifest presence of God!

SAMUEL SONG

SENIOR PASTOR, SOLOMONS PORCH

Diving into an R. T. Kendall book is a spiritual delight. And now RT has brought dessert, a truly honest and real treatment of that greatest of all rewardsGods presence. The reader can relax in this book, confident in RTs fervent and unwavering grasp of sound doctrine that results in all the more appreciation of the unlimited ways in which our God can relate to us in love and power. The Presence of God is a safe and exhilarating guide to a whole world of experience that is our inheritance.

ROLLAND AND HEIDI BAKER

IRIS GLOBAL, MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICA

The Presence of God exposes RTs contagious passion for the glory of God. Reading it will help you appreciate Gods presence with you at all times and make you hungry for more of him.

COLIN DYE

SENIOR MINISTER, KENSINGTON TEMPLE

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THE PRESENCE OF GOD by R. T. Kendall

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