Category: The Myth of Mega Mysticism

A Discussion Regarding the Claim that the Spirit Reveals Extra-biblical Information to the Believer Kurt Jurgensmeier Sometime ago I wrote some concerns regarding Chris Martin’s GCLI paper in 2006 and with Dave Bovenmyer’s teaching at the 2011 Faithwalkers. Both taught on how God speaks to us apart from Scripture. Recently, Dave responded to those concerns,…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: Appendix B A Discussion Regarding the Claim that the Spirit Reveals Extra-biblical Information to the Believer

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Chapter 14.19Mega Mysticism & Modern CounselingA Partial Critique of Theophostic Prayer Ministry Table of Topics A) Understanding Theophostic Prayer Ministry B) Specifically Responding to Theophostic Prayer Ministry B.1) Claiming supernatural direct divine revelation B.2) A disparagement of Spirit-liberated reason B.3) Misinterpreting emotion as the Holy Spirit B.4) Using erroneous interpretations and applications of Scripture B.5)…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 19 Mega Mysticism & Modern Counseling

Chapter 4.18Mega Mysticism & Spiritual Wisdom & Desires Table of Topics A) Mega Mysticism & Spiritual Wisdom A.1) Proverbs 2:1-6: The Lord gives wisdom A.2) James 1:5-8: Asking God for wisdom A.3) Colossians 1:9-11: Asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will A.4) Ephesians 1:17-19: Praying for spiritual wisdom & revelation B)…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 18 Spiritual Wisdom & Desires From God

Chapter 4.17Understanding Biblical Wisdom Table of Topics A) Introduction to Biblical Wisdom B) Wisdom as Divine Revelation C) Wisdom as Human Knowledge D) Wisdom as Prudence E) Wisdom as Skill F) Wisdom as Morals Extras & Endnotes Primary Points The Bible uses the concept of wisdom to refer to general knowledge, practical prudence, more specifically…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 17 Understanding Biblical Wisdom

Chapter 14.16 Being Led “In the Way”   Table of Topics A) The Meaning of “The Way” & Related Terms in Scripture B) The Meaning of “the Way” in Psalm 32:8 C) The Meaning of “Paths” in Proverbs 3:5-7 D) The Meaning of the “Voice” in Isaiah 30:19-21 E) The Meaning of “Directs Every Detail…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 16 Being Led in “The Way”

Chapter 14.15 Mega Mysticism & “Spirit” Passages   Table of Topics A) Being “Led by the Spirit”: Rom 8:12-14; Gal 5:16-18 B) The Spirit’s Annointing: 1 John 2:20, 27 C) “What the Spirit Says to the Churches”: Rev 2:7 D) Speaking By the Spirit: Luke 12:11-12; Eph 6:19-20 E) “Testing the Spirits”: 1 John 4:1…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 15 Mega Mysticism & “Spirit” Passages

Chapter 14.14 Mega Mysticism’s Abuse of Biblical Passages   Table of Topics A) Introduction B) The “Pull” of the Father John 6:44 C) The “Voice” of Christ John 8:46-47; 9:39-10:28 D) The Counsel of God Ps 16:7; 73:24; 48:14 E) The Comfort of God 2 Cor 1:3-4 F) The “Peace of God” John 14:27; Col…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 14 Mega Mysticism’s Abuse of Biblical Passages

Chapter 14.13 The Apostles & Mega Mysticism   Table of Topics A) Christ’s Promises of Revelation For Apostles Do Not Prescribe the Same For Us B) The Promise of an Advocate, Not a Counselor: John 14:16-17; 15:26-27; 16:7-8 C) The Promise to Write Scripture, Not Receive Extra-biblical Revelation: John 14:25-26 D) Another Promise to Write…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 13 The Apostles & Mega Mysticism

Chapter 14.12Christ & Mega Mysticism Table of Topics A) Let Us Dare Not Compare Ourselves with God the Son B) Jesus Actually “Saw” and “Heard” the Father Extras & Endnotes Primary Points Mega mystics teach that we must observe circumstances around us to recognize and interpret the leading of God in our life, just as…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 12 Christ & Mega Mysticism