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EWhat part of "They drew from Greek philosophy, particularly Neoplatonism, to explain Christian ideas in a more mystical context" don't...
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E1:42 " . . . early church fathers and later Christian thinkers like Augustine of Hippo and Origen influenced Christian mystical thought...
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EYour example of the Baptist minister illustrates the role semantics plays in hermeneutics. In this case, the "blockage" was due to...
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ELately, there seems to be much less faith in miracles among Christians. It’s not just about prophecies, its also entertaining angels...
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EI think there are mysteries which are hidden realities yet to be revealed. Some are gifted with the understanding needed to explain...
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EEdify replied to the thread Christian mysticism?.New American Standard Bible Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will follow My word(obedience); and My Father will...
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EWe know that Satan copies the things God has established, such as teaching a false grace, false faith, no works, no commitment, false...
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ESince the Christian mystic tradition has very strong roots in Catholcism–which is itself a false form of Christianity– I'm pretty...
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EIt most definitely is
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EEdify replied to the thread Christian mysticism?.It seems to me that this is another route for gnosticism to worm its way into the church, juat saying
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ENot necessarily. Christian mysticism is a philosophy within Christianity with its own beliefs and practices; many of which aren't...
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EIt's funny but sometimes man's traditions can help one understand what is happening. When I go to Church I shake hands with people and...
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Epersonally I've never liked the word mystic. It sounds like magic or fairies which is another reason it probably frowned upon by our...
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EEdify replied to the thread Christian mysticism?.1 Thessalonians 5:22 abstain from every form(KJV appearance) of evil.
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EMysticism seems to apply to something that is unknown. That in order to figure it out would require conjuring. Almost appears to be...
