Chip Ingram - The Real God: How He Longs for You to See Him

My friend Chip Ingram provides wonderful insight to help you see Gods 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 todays confusion about God, Chip Ingram disentangles the mesh of false notions about finding ones own faith. God has spokenand hasnt stutteredabout 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 Gods attributes, giving us insights into how great he is. As you read this book you will discover the depths of Gods 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 its true that a persons 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 Chips new book, I kept thinking of those words. So grounded in Scripture. So focused on Jesus. Chip helps us see Gods 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. Tozers The Knowledge of the Holy . Its great to see a book that leads todays generation into a similar contemplation of the mysteries of Godwithout abandoning the anchor of solid biblical theology.

Stressed out by lifes 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 todays culture? Chip helps you focus on the deepest possible object of meditation in the universethe nature of God himselfin a way thats 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 Gods 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