I had never experienced anything like it before in my life. Revised edition the man god uses messages on the deeper life. A unique church when i was studying in toronto, ont. It simply does not do to assign a positive god bad right wrong, etc. Quotes from man god uses only those who spend much time in his presence will ever become like him. If you want to download the challenge of missions by oswald j. This book is great for any christian man in your lifea new believer or one who desires to. From the bible, smith found the qualifications which he lists in his book the man god. Ideal for small group study and discussion, or for one on one discipleship. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The man god uses is a man of prayer, faith, one who passed glory to god, loves the word, will persevere, spiritfilled, bornagain, bold, submitted to god, spiritled, uncompromising, obedient, a good steward, a faithful servant, and willing to be used.
Ian thomas, from whose teaching the author has greatly benefited. The man god uses was written by oswald jeffrey smith. Liberals were irritated by the revival meetings, the use of gospel hymns. Chuck smith so clearly and simply spells out the characteristics of a godly man in this book. More than 4000 years before this date, there in the garden of eden, god had promised the coming of one who would crush the serpents head with his heal. The full benefits of gods love cannot be manifested in your life if youre not keeping yourself in the love of god. Morton smith is a 1 studies in southern presbyterian theology presbyterian and reformed publishing company, 1962. To this man it is incredible that the life god has cared for and guided and spoken to and brought into such intimate communion with himself can find its end in death. Daisy was considered the gracious and generous helpmate who made possible smiths dedicated life.
One has to have an extensive esotericoccult knowledges reaching far into ancient wisdom and knowledge to qritque this book. Though some of the information is dated, the biblical principles are still relevant for us today. To overlook the humanity of jesus christ would be a mistake on our part. The word made flesh their fellows who differ with them on baptism, the size of noahs ark, or whether a prophet swallowed a. A biography of oswald jeffery smith pastor, evangelist, missionary, and statesman. Smith has called attention to man effort and man method. The mind of man plans his way, but the lord directs his steps. He was called the son of man 87 times in the new testament. It was during that time that russell and john began to share with. To this man it is incredible, and our hearts bear witness to the truth if we have had any experience of gods blessing and guidance.
Isbn 9781905044467 this is an incredibly powerful book which gets to the heart of the christian life. Discipleship training aimed at building leaders for tomorrow by shaping the values, character, and vision of todays college student. Oswald jeffrey smith november 8, 1889 january 25, 1986 was a canadian pastor, author. This is an incredibly powerful book which gets to the heart of the christian life. As a matter of fact, as we study this topic, we are considering it from two perspectives. In this age of gender sensitivities, a word of explanation is. Discovering gods will a sincere desire to know his will at any given moment. Smith a man whose life was orchestrated by god the word. Joseph, the man, could not have done this, but joseph, actuated by the power of almighty god, could and did perform the miraculous service of bringing forth the kingdom out of obscurity in the restored gospel of jesus christ. You may know about gods love from a distance, but only when you live in harmony with the love of god will you begin to experience abundant richness and fullness of that love. I have retained the witness of the spirit that i was imbued with, as a child, and that i received from my sainted mother, the firm belief that joseph smith was a prophet of god. Though james oswald was not at school with smith, he was one of his intimate. Oswald j smith the man god uses pdf nothing is more needed in the church today then a clear, concise, and scriptural plea for separation, spiritfilling and service, says dr.
From 1915 to 1959, he served as a pastor in toronto, ontario, canada. He came to america 30 times and preached around the world. From the bible, smith found the qualifications which he lists in his book the man god uses. Smith wiggleswortha man who walked with god by george stormont harrison house tulsa, oklahoma unless otherwise indica. Many people believe the thought of christ as a man is contrary to their thoughts of the savior. In the clear and straightforward style that has made pastor chuck so effective, he describes the 14 qualities a man or woman of god needs to possess in order to be used for the kingdom. Morton smiths systematic theology trinity foundation. We have imagined and supposed that god was god from all eternity. And since he also invented communication, you can rest assured that when god is ready to give you direction, you cant miss it. Eric green was selected to play in the hula and senior bowls, and donald smith. Few other writers can speak as incisively as oswald j. Scripture pencil, or, some characteristic marks of a man who is going to heaven. They picture him as the savior or the son of god, however.
This man experiences victory only as long as he seek the lord. I can still remember the cold evening in january 1986 when i had played in the orchestra and billy graham preached at the funeral of oswald j. That being said, there are some things you can do to get in on the amazing plan god has in mind for your life. Was a canadian pastor, author, and missions advocate. For this shall every one that is godly pray to you. An introduction to a model for teaching spiritual formation to. He was a leading force in fundamentalism in canada. An analysis of evangelical revivals with suggestions for.
The blessed truths of the spiritfilled life are open to all the saved. The book was edited and published at new york by christian alliance pub. This christian classic from oswald j smith, the man god uses, explores how anyone can be used powerfully by god. So much for the old world belief, that the scriptures writings are records of men and women and places, geographical, historical, etc.
This man seeks a man for encouragement and counsel. After reading it thoroughly and with intense interest i am glad to comply with his request to give him my impression. The phrase is not original with the author, but must be credited to british bible teacher, major w. My goal in editing, formatting and footnoting the man god uses, was to preserve this classic work for the benefit of others. Pastor of the toronto gospel tabernacle author of the revival we need, the spiritfilled life, is the antichrist at hand. Smith a man whose life was orchestrated by god there is but one trumpet in a symphony orchestra, yet its melody is heard by all. The man god uses renewal ministries of colorado springs. However, his younger brother ernie also felt the same jolt. It contains both foundational teaching about victorious living but also very insightful instruction about authentic christianity, and how ones whole life can be used in effective service for god. Not that he ever attended such a conference of that magnitude before, for that matter. Oswald jeffrey smith was a canadian pastor, author, and missions advocate.
Smith 1889 1986 listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker oswald j. There was an orchestra of about 40, a grandpiano and an organ, and a large choir of male and female voices. This is the 7th post in a series on heroes of the christian faith. He conducted evangelistic campaigns in the united states and scotland for over 70 years. The passion for souls, the man god uses, the challenge of missions, the. Through seven weeks of incisive study, blackaby explains gods process of refining and shows how his powerful touch can transform ordinary men into extraordinary forces for good in the world. Man is commanded to be found in peace when the lord comes. During his college and seminary days to follow, god used people to mold and. On february 9, 1920, god, the conductor of this grand orchestration of life enhanced the beauty of the song of life with the. Resources project impact summer discipleship training. Smith strangely felt a strong desire to attend the conference after reading the articles. The importance of gods will the ingredients of gods will last week we learned of two of the ingredients of gods will. She was the one who held the ropes, tarried by the stuff, sublimating her career to his. In the clear and straightforward style that has made pastor chuck so effective, he describes the 14 qualities a man or woman of god needs to possess in order.
Smith en nothing is more needed in the church today then a clear, concise, and scriptural plea for separation, spiritfilling and service, says dr. Smith and daisy billings were married on september 12, 1916 at dale presbyterian church where she was a deaconess and he the assistant pastor. The man god uses by oswald smith and published by rickfords hill. The term revival has been the preferred term used to describe. The proprietor has a clerk named jake, who seemed to be the laziest man in the world. God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man.