Seeing the Unseen God
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
No one has ever seen God. In fact, the Bible says it’s impossible. And yet, to live the Christian life, you must see God. If we can see God, the very sight of Him will fuel and motivate all the other aspects of our lives. So how do we do it?
John Davis delves into the ways that we can see God. We see God in His Word; we see Him in the person of Jesus Christ; we even see Him reflected in one another. Although God remains unseen, He has revealed Himself in a whole host of ways. Our hearts perceive Him in the beauty of creation, and in moments of wonder and transcendence. Davis also gives helpful counsel for when we feel like we can’t see God, or don’t want to see Him.
When we behold God’s glory it changes everything about us. In keeping our sight fixed on Him, we reflect Him more and more. John Davis invites us to join him in fixing our eyes on the One who is invisible and look forward to the day when we will see Him face to face.
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- Delves into the ways that we can see God.
- Gives helpful counsel for when we feel like we can’t see God, or don’t want to see Him.
- Invites us to join him in fixing our eyes on the One who is invisible.
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 No one has ever seen God
- Chapter 2 You cannot see God and live
- Chapter 3 The second commandment
- Chapter 4 Seeing God in Jesus Christ
- Chapter 5 Seeing God in one another
- Chapter 6 The primary way we see God: The Bible
- Chapter 7 Beauty, wonder, and moments of transcendence
- Chapter 8 What happens when you see God?
- Chapter 9 Spiritual blindness
- Chapter 10 Seeing God when it seems He is not there
- Chapter 11 The pure in heart
- Chapter 12 The light that gives sight
- Chapter 13 A desire to see God
- Chapter 14 The gaze of the soul
- Chapter 15 You must work hard to see God
- Chapter 16 Looking forward to the reward
- Chapter 17 God sees us
- Conclusion Seeing Him who is invisible
- Scripture Index
John Davis’ provocative book goes beyond most authors who have dared to write about “seeing” God. His thoughts are fresh, readable and insightful. They are certain to challenge you to open the eyes of your heart that you might see God in ways you may never have considered.
—Bob Russell, Retired Senior Minister, Southeast Christian Church, Middletown, Kentucky
I sincerely appreciate what John has done on this seldom–addressed subject. He found many relevant angles to develop and unfolded them in ways that are very relevant to Christian thinking and living. I was quite moved many times as I was reading it.
—Jack Cottrell, (1938–2022) Author, pastor, theologian
My affections were stirred while reading Seeing the Unseen God, and I heartily commend it. Not only is it thoroughly biblical, but it is also pastorally sensitive. Read this book and let Pastor Davis shepherd you into the presence of Christ, in whose face you will see the glory of the unseen God.
—Samuel G. Parkison, Assistant Professor of Theological Studies, Gulf Theological Seminary, United Arab Emirates; author, To Gaze Upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice