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Like the Catholic mystical theologians that preceded him–Jean Gerson, Ignatius of Loyola, etc.–Jonathan Edwards wrote a small book on “rules for the discernment of spirits.” The name of this book was The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit … Continue reading →

“We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God.”— 1 Corinthians 2:12 It is either a devil, or the disposition of the soul when it is lost, and without any sense of the … Continue reading →

[Note: this was written by the wife–not by the husband!] –J. B. Today I want to talk about a major reoccurring problem in the churches of America and Christianity in general. This is the problem of feminism and the Jezebel … Continue reading →

There are as many definitions of the word “heretic” as there are sects, cults, and denominations. Every Christian group eventually ends up believing that their religion is the only true form of Christianity, and every other denomination is false (or … Continue reading →

I just woke up from a terrifying dream about greed and materialism. It was really a word of warning for me. Nevertheless, I think the basic advice of Jesus can be helpful for anyone on this matter (especially in times … Continue reading →

Q: If the Lord is such a God of love, then why does He allow pain and suffering to exist? A: God is a loving Father; but He allows pain and suffering to exist for two reasons: (1) Man has … Continue reading →

The following is an edited letter that I sent to a modern-day Job, who is in solitary confinement. Sir, I am sorry it has taken me so long to respond to you. You remind me of Job, the Man of … Continue reading →

“Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church” (1 Cor. 14:12). “I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on … Continue reading →

2,000 years ago in Palestine a Man named Jesus of Nazareth walked the earth. He was a Prophet, Miracle Worker, Spiritual Teacher, Healer, and a Deliverance Minister. Today we know of Him only as “the Son of God,” and it … Continue reading →

Evangelical mysticism is a movement within Christian mysticism. Differences between Christian mysticism and Evangelical mysticism can be identified that are fundamental and significant. Unlike the generic “Christian mysticism,” which supports liberal Christianity‘s mixture of Catholic mystical theology with Hindu and … Continue reading →