The Experience Trap
By Kel Willis
Exploring the role of experience in faith, this book examines the nature and source of some current experience-centred movements and provides a biblical foundation for determining the validity of spiritual experiences.
About this book
A faith that is devoid of experience becomes at best a mere intellectual exercise, unable to really change us or significantly meet the deep spiritual needs that all of us have. At worst, it becomes a legalistic master, constantly demanding what we cannot achieve and then condemning us for our failure to measure up to its requirements.
On the other hand, a faith that is dependent and focused on spiritual experiences produces in us a constant need for ‘something more’ in order to maintain the spiritual momentum of our lives. Because all experience by its very nature is transitory, an experience-centred faith results in insecurity, instability and, frequently, disillusionment.
This book examines the nature and source of some current experience-centred movements and provides a biblical foundation for determining the validity of spiritual experiences. It deals with issues such as:
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the importance of the mind
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the place of prophecy today
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the problem of suffering and healing
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the miraculous intervention of God
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the basis for stable, satisfying Christian experience
The Experience Trap
A biblical foundation for determining the validity of spiritual experiences
Author: Kel Willis
Available format: Paperback
$9.95 RRP Paperback
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