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Do I Know God?: Finding Certainty in Life's Most Important Relationship
As the grandson of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, Tullian Tchividjian grew up hearing the Christian faith preached to millions. Yet he struggled to come to faith personally. His first book, Do I Know God? captures the sincerity and intensity of his own spiritual quest, and shows the way for a new generation of seekers.
Combining careful thinking, warm personal story, and an exceptional grounding in biblical truths, Tullian delivers trustworthy answers to the questions you’ve been
·Is it really possible to know God?
·Is being “spiritual” or “religious” the same thing as having a relationship with God?
·What is the relationship between saving faith and good works?
·How does believing God’s promises assure me of salvation?
·How do my feelings for God affect my relationship with him?
·How can I trust that God is present when I feel only his absence?
·Can a relationship with God assure me of a future with him in eternity?
Do I Know God? was written with a wide range of readers in those outside the Christian faith, newer Christ followers who feel confused about their relationship with God, and long-time Christians who have never gotten clarity on key questions like eternal security and assurance of salvation, faith and works.
Tullian shows readers how to discover a genuine, vibrant and enduring relationship with God. And it all begins with the vital Do I Know God?
Combining careful thinking, warm personal story, and an exceptional grounding in biblical truths, Tullian delivers trustworthy answers to the questions you’ve been
·Is it really possible to know God?
·Is being “spiritual” or “religious” the same thing as having a relationship with God?
·What is the relationship between saving faith and good works?
·How does believing God’s promises assure me of salvation?
·How do my feelings for God affect my relationship with him?
·How can I trust that God is present when I feel only his absence?
·Can a relationship with God assure me of a future with him in eternity?
Do I Know God? was written with a wide range of readers in those outside the Christian faith, newer Christ followers who feel confused about their relationship with God, and long-time Christians who have never gotten clarity on key questions like eternal security and assurance of salvation, faith and works.
Tullian shows readers how to discover a genuine, vibrant and enduring relationship with God. And it all begins with the vital Do I Know God?
224 pages, Paperback
First published August 21, 2007
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About the author
Tullian Tchividjian
20 books142 followersTchividjian is the grandchild of Reverend Billy Graham & Ruth Bell Graham & the son of Gigi Graham Tchividjian.
William Graham Tullian Tchividjian (pronounced cha-vi-jin) was the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A Florida native, he is a visiting professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and a grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham. Tullian was the founding pastor of the former New City Church which merged with Coral Ridge in April of 2009.
William Graham Tullian Tchividjian (pronounced cha-vi-jin) was the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A Florida native, he is a visiting professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and a grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham. Tullian was the founding pastor of the former New City Church which merged with Coral Ridge in April of 2009.
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August 2, 2012
Not a complex book by any means, but Tullian gives an above average answer on the assurances of the question to the title of the work.
Do I know God?
I did find it to start off slow, but something kept compelling me to read. By the end of the book I was surprised at some of the emotional responses I had to the later chapters. In short, I began to connect with the author.
In just reading this book, I gather that he doesn't wear his ancestry on his sleeve, but rather he sets out to live up to them.
While not using a lot of scripture for his answers and arguments, he does use a lot of logic through Scripture. Please don't read that sentence wrong. He does back up his answers with Scripture.
What I probably mean is that this would be a good book for those not versed well in the Bible or even for new believers. He doesn't downplay Scripture, but actually elevates it in one of the chapters.
I'd highly recommend this book to the curious, new believers, and even teenagers. It's going in my library for the teens of our church.
Do I know God?
I did find it to start off slow, but something kept compelling me to read. By the end of the book I was surprised at some of the emotional responses I had to the later chapters. In short, I began to connect with the author.
In just reading this book, I gather that he doesn't wear his ancestry on his sleeve, but rather he sets out to live up to them.
While not using a lot of scripture for his answers and arguments, he does use a lot of logic through Scripture. Please don't read that sentence wrong. He does back up his answers with Scripture.
What I probably mean is that this would be a good book for those not versed well in the Bible or even for new believers. He doesn't downplay Scripture, but actually elevates it in one of the chapters.
I'd highly recommend this book to the curious, new believers, and even teenagers. It's going in my library for the teens of our church.
April 2, 2009
Whether you are listen to Tullian from his pulpit or casual conversation or off the pages of his book, you get the sense there is much more than meets the eye. Of course there are the Billy Graham genes floating around but there is no sense of dogma or ego. Do I know God may challenge, should challenge the reader to face that very question for the first time, or more importantly for the last time.
August 22, 2011
Do I Know God or Know about God?
Spiritual Growth book. Must read!
Spiritual Growth book. Must read!
May 24, 2022
A hard question that every believer must ask theirselves. The book not only posed as theology proper, but also hope for the believer.
June 23, 2015
We were looking for a book on par with J.I. Packer's Knowing God but written more concisely and on a popular level. I thought that Tullian achieves this with his searching but easy-to-read text. He writes on high ideas such as certainty, God's sovereignty in salvation, the deception of decisional regeneration, depravity, justification, sanctification, and eschatology.
Yet, the message is simple, clear, and pervasive. Tullian writes of his own gospel testimony and calls his readers to consider their relationship with God, warning of false assurance. Specifically, he mentions that praying the sinner's prayer at a Billy Graham crusade is no assurance of truly knowing God. He challenges readers to not accept a work-less faith. He writes about the need for works to confirm our election. He writes knowing the dark ache of the soul.
I can think of only a few books that achieve this level of theological precision penned on the popular level, He even includes a study guide in that back of the book. In all respects, it seemed like the exact book we were looking for.
Unfortunately, I cannot write this review without the knowledge of the day's events. Sadly, though he writes of his love and commitment to his wife and kids throughout the book, such as in the acknowledgements on page 185, Tullian has now resigned from ministry due to infidelity. Of course, we must each affirm with him that "God adopts people like me into his family because of his grace, not because we could ever be good enough" (p. 119). Tullian also writes on that page that the "pursuit of holiness is a fierce battle. I know what goes on in my heart." May we also affirm that still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe, and we need the right man on our side.
With that said, I can't, in good conscience, recommend this book for group studies. I would still encourage discerning Christians to pick it up to challenge their own presentations of these truths. You will be blessed in the reading of this book, but those recommending it will find it a hard sell now that Tullian has been disqualified from ministry. The book earns five stars, but minus a star because of the news.
Yet, the message is simple, clear, and pervasive. Tullian writes of his own gospel testimony and calls his readers to consider their relationship with God, warning of false assurance. Specifically, he mentions that praying the sinner's prayer at a Billy Graham crusade is no assurance of truly knowing God. He challenges readers to not accept a work-less faith. He writes about the need for works to confirm our election. He writes knowing the dark ache of the soul.
I can think of only a few books that achieve this level of theological precision penned on the popular level, He even includes a study guide in that back of the book. In all respects, it seemed like the exact book we were looking for.
Unfortunately, I cannot write this review without the knowledge of the day's events. Sadly, though he writes of his love and commitment to his wife and kids throughout the book, such as in the acknowledgements on page 185, Tullian has now resigned from ministry due to infidelity. Of course, we must each affirm with him that "God adopts people like me into his family because of his grace, not because we could ever be good enough" (p. 119). Tullian also writes on that page that the "pursuit of holiness is a fierce battle. I know what goes on in my heart." May we also affirm that still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe, and we need the right man on our side.
With that said, I can't, in good conscience, recommend this book for group studies. I would still encourage discerning Christians to pick it up to challenge their own presentations of these truths. You will be blessed in the reading of this book, but those recommending it will find it a hard sell now that Tullian has been disqualified from ministry. The book earns five stars, but minus a star because of the news.
March 11, 2017
Gave basic information of faith and serving God in nice vignettes.
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February 29, 2008Heard about this on Family Life Today:
Despite being raised in a loving Christian home and being the grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham, Tullian Tchividjian rejected his family and his faith at the age of 16. Hear about the life he lived apart from God and the depths to which he had to fall before God lovingly got his attention.
Despite being raised in a loving Christian home and being the grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham, Tullian Tchividjian rejected his family and his faith at the age of 16. Hear about the life he lived apart from God and the depths to which he had to fall before God lovingly got his attention.
July 4, 2015
This book is essential for those struggling to answer life's biggest question: Do I Know God? This book was insightful, encouraging, and backed up by scripture. It has encouraged me very much. I know that there is a lot of controversy surrounding Tullian right now, but don't let that stop you from reading this book. I recommend this book to everyone.
December 9, 2011
TT writes clearly and to the point. There is no waffling. His comments about being part of Christ's body, the church, are very good. He also makes a great point about the difference between a relationship with God and having fellowship with God.
July 27, 2011
Great book, it is a must read for everyone uncertain in their relationship or fellowship with God!
June 25, 2012
Great easy read... Would recommend to Christians who are struggling with prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship.
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October 29, 2014Read through chapter 6. It was a good book. Very basic, but one I would recommend to someone struggling with what it means to be a Christian.
September 5, 2018
Encouraging easy reading.
January 5, 2022
This was the first of Tullian's books that he gave me. We were once good friends and would get together for coffee weekly while I'd also drop by his office sometimes for a talk. He had a great charisma about him, was young and exuberant, very intelligent, compassionate, committed, and it was found out quickly that he drew big crowds, not because he's Billy Graham's grandson, but because he's good at what he does -- he's an evangelical preacher. That said, while I don't agree on much concerning such theology, he's one of the more open minded evangelicals I've ever encountered, so I was quite sad when I found myself moving from Knoxville to an island (living on the beach) while he moved back to South Florida. I've never seen him again. He's published a number of books over the years and while this was the first I read, I don't think it's his best -- it certainly doesn't convince me, although he's a fine writer. He has written some other books that stand up well though, and he's got an interesting life story, so if you don't know of him, you might want to look him up because he's definitely worth exploring.
April 30, 2013
Written by Billy Graham's grandson. Spiritual growth.
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