Topic: Mysticism

August 15, 2006

Rushing Headlong into Mysticism

Amid an interesting book review, Ligon Duncan comments on the root of Reformed piety as situated in the union of the believer with Christ:To say that the doctrine of that union is widely neglected and/or much misunderstood is, itself, an... ... more

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July 09, 2006

Looking for Truth Internally?

Mysticism may be defined as the pursuit of a deeper or higher subjective religious experience. It is the belief that spiritual reality is perceived apart from the human intellect and natural senses. It looks for truth internally, weighting feelings, intuition,... ... more

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June 08, 2006

Characteristics of Mysticism

It is characteristic of mysticism that it makes its appeal to the feelings as the sole, or at least as the normative, source of knowledge of divine things. This Christian mysticism, now, obviously differs in no essential respect from the parallel phenomena which are observable in other religions. It is only general mysticism manifesting itself on Christian ground and interpreting itself accordingly in the forms of Christian thought. It is mysticism which has learned to speak in Christian language

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June 07, 2006

Mysticism & Christianity

by Benjamin B. Warfield (1851-1921) This essay originally appeared in The Biblical Review (vol. 2 ,1917, pp. 169-191) RELIGION is, shortly, the reaction of the human soul in the presence of God. As God is as much a part of... ... more

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June 02, 2006

Faith contrary to rationality

Mysticism is nothing more than a faith contrary to rationality, deprived of content and incapable of communication. You can bear witness to it but you cannot discuss it. - Francsis Schaeffer, The God who is There... ... more

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Defining Mysticism

Chambers' Dictionary defines 'mysticism' as 'the habit or tendency of religious thought and feeling of those who seek direct [with the accent on this word 'direct'] communion with God or the divine', while a mystic is defined as 'one who... ... more

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May 15, 2006

Mysticism in the Body of Christ

If one focuses not on Christ and His work but on personal application then the believer becomes turned in on himself instead of turned out from Himself towards Jesus Christ. This way of looking at the ordo salutis has given... ... more

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