Spiritual Experience
Spiritual Experience3
Knowing With the Heart
By A.W. Tozer0PSA 42:1JHN 14:17JHN 16:13ROM 8:161CO 2:9GAL 5:22EPH 1:17COL 3:2HEB 10:221JN 5:20A.W. Tozer emphasizes that true religion is rooted in an inward witness of God, an awareness that comes from the Holy Spirit and is cultivated through faith and obedience to Scripture. This profound experience transcends mere doctrine, leading to a deep consciousness of God that is often unexplainable. Tozer reflects on how this intimate acquaintance with God was once a common expectation in Protestant churches, highlighting that even today, many believers can attest to this spiritual reality. He encourages the recognition of this inner witness as a vital aspect of the Christian faith, affirming that God continues to reveal Himself to those who seek Him earnestly.
Faith and Experience
By A.W. Tozer0PSA 34:8MAT 11:28JHN 7:37JHN 10:10ROM 15:13GAL 5:22EPH 3:19PHP 3:10HEB 5:141PE 2:3A.W. Tozer emphasizes that true preaching of Jesus Christ must lead to genuine Christian experience among believers. He argues that if preaching fails to foster spiritual growth and maturity, it does not faithfully represent the Christ of the Scriptures. Tozer highlights that Jesus invites us to experience Him personally, urging believers to come to Him with determination. He references Psalm 34, illustrating that just as we taste food, we are meant to experience the goodness of God in our souls. The essence of knowing Christ is rooted in the experiential relationship we cultivate with Him.
In the Letter to the Romans
By T. Austin-Sparks0MAT 3:17ROM 3:10ROM 6:5ROM 8:1ROM 12:22CO 4:10GAL 2:20EPH 2:8PHP 3:10HEB 12:1T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of Christianity as presented in the letter to the Romans, focusing on the concepts of right standing with God and the necessity of experiencing this truth in daily life. He explains that both the pagan and Jewish worlds are in need of redemption, and that Jesus Christ serves as the representative of humanity, demonstrating that all have died in Him and must accept His death and resurrection to be in right standing with God. Sparks highlights that true spiritual experience involves walking in the Spirit rather than the flesh, and that believers must continually seek to be conformed to the image of Christ. He urges the congregation to commit fully to God and to recognize the significance of their position in Christ for spiritual growth and progress.