Supernatural Theology 37: Spiritual Experiences 3: Mystical Union and Spirit-Filled Worship

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. –Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee. –Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)

The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost. –John 14:26 (KJV)

The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. –Isaiah 11:2 (KJV)

The love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost. –2 Corinthians 13:14 (KJV)

When the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of Me. –Jesus in John 15:26 (KJV)

He that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. –1 Corinthians 6:17 (KJV)

G. B. Scaramelli, A Handbook of Mystical Theology.

Tommy Tenney, The God Chasers, 1999. (this book might have popularized the expression “seeking God’s face” in Pentecostal and charismatic churches, in reference to contemplation or concentrating on the face of Jesus in worship and prayer. There’s at least 15 references to that expression.)

Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle.

The Cloud of Unknowing (Image Books, 1973: about contemplation of the Holy Spirit).

Arthur Devine, A Manual of Mystical Theology.

Augustin Poulain, The Graces of Interior Prayer.

Adolphe Tanqueray, The Spiritual Life.

Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, The Three Ages of the Interior Life.

Jordan Aumann, Spiritual Theology.

Tony Richie, Essentials of Pentecostal Theology, p. 94ff.  (a good section that synthesizes several books on charismatic worship).

Lee Roy Martin, ed., Toward a Pentecostal Theology of Worship.  (Church of God)

Cecil Knight, ed., Pentecostal Worship (Pathway Press, 1974). (Church of God).

Don Williams, “Charismatic Worship,” Exploring the Worship Spectrum. (Vineyard)

Paul Walker, The Ministry of Worship (Pathway Press, 1981). (Church of God)

Robert Fisher, ed., In Spirit and In Truth: A Study of the Concepts of Biblical Worship (Pathway Press, 1985). (Church of God)

Timothy Laurito, Pentecostal Perspectives, ch. 7: “Perspectives on Worship.”

Keith Warrington, Pentecostal Theology, p. 219ff.

Graham Kendrick, Learning to Worship as a Way of Life. (Bethany House)


LaMar Boschman, A Passion for His Presence.

D. L. Alford, “Worship,” The New International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements.

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