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  THE UNION WITH GOD
  by W.R. Inge
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the deeply inward nature of union with
God, where the soul finds itself in a point of self-awareness and
understanding, and is brought to perfection through God's likeness.

Topics: "Spiritual Union", "Sanctification"
Scripture References: Romans 12:2

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DESCRIPTION
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W.R. Inge delves into the profound concept of the union of the soul with
God, emphasizing that this union is deeper and more inward than that of
the soul and body. He explores the idea of the soul being lost in God,
pointing out that even in this state, the soul retains a sense of self-
awareness as a created being. In striving for perfection, Inge
highlights the necessity of allowing God to work unhindered within us to
perfect His likeness, enabling us to understand and love in alignment
with Him.

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CONTENT
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THE union of the soul with God is far more inward than that of the soul
and body. (566)

Now I might ask, how stands it with the soul that is lost in God? Does
the soul find herself or not? To this will I answer as it appears to me,
that the soul finds herself in the point, where every rational being
understands itself with itself. Although it sinks and sinks in the
eternity of the Divine Essence, yet it can never reach the ground.
Therefore God has left a little point wherein the soul turns back upon
itself and finds itself, and knows itself to be a creature. (387)

God alone must work in thee without hindrance, that He may bring to
perfection His likeness in thee. So thou mayest understand with Him, and
love with Him. This is the essence of perfection. (471)

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/wr-inge/the-union-with-god/
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