Christian Mysticism Explained: With Dr. Sam Storms

Christian Mysticism Explained: With Dr. Sam Storms

Dr. Sam Storms is back! And he is with us to discuss the history of Christian Mysticism. I noticed that Sam just published a blog and Podcast on Christian mysticism, and it just so happens that I have been reading a few of the mystic writings myself. So we decided to do a much-needed collaboration! We will start by defining the mystic tradition, Explaining the doctrines that are emphasized In mysticism, and taking a close look at the practices of the mystics. I suspect we will discuss mystics like Agustine, Teresa of Avila, St John Of The Cross, and whoever wrote the Cloud of Unknowing!

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[dw]

I really enjoyed the balanced take on mysticism, specifically the need to have both intellectual and spiritual development as a Christian, because they are not mutually exclusive.

[Inharmonics]

If it wasn't for Christian 'mysticism', I wouldn't be here! When one faces chronic suffering / illness (and where healing doesn't seem to have happened yet and things are only getting worse in the physical), a supernatural touch from Jesus, a glimpse of Heaven, a sense of the reality of the Holy Spirit and a taste of the age to come, the supernatural joy of the Lord - this is what sustains you and keeps you sane!

[onefoundationministries]

I’ve also fallen out in the Spirit once in my life… I was at my home church and there was a guest preacher…. I went forward for prayer. No one laid hands on me, I jus put my hands up busted out in tongues and gracefully fell over backward… thankfully there was a catcher lol but it was amazing.. I didn’t try to fall, didn’t expect to fall, I simply fell 😇 things like this are wonderful because they remind us that He is always with us.

[onefoundationministries]

Sometime last year I woke up in the middle of the night and I felt like someone was standing over me…. Not in a demonic way either… I felt this crazy intense peace and love and then it felt like this presence was giving a big hug… it’s really hard to describe but it was beautiful… zero doubt in my mind it was the presence of God 🙌🏻😇

[WalkinginDivineHealth]

I find Jeremiah 31:26 Thereupon I (Jeremiah) awoke and looked, and my (trancelike) sleep was sweet (in the assurance it gave to me). AMPC to be an explanation of experiences I have had when I am just experiencing God in a type of ecstatic encounter.
What I feel is that this is a state that pleases the Lord so much, when we rest in Him and give ourselves over to His presence and turn our thoughts toward Him, that He cannot resist us and He rewards us with more of Him. He loves us, we acknowledge His goodness and then we are met with a heavy dose of His loving presence, which increases our awareness of Him. We become entwined in a sort of sweet dance of reciprocal appreciation that carries us away into His Love.
Our faith in Jesus as the loving kindness of God and our diligence in seeking His presence is what prompts Him to reward us with deepening experiences in Him.

[jameswhite]

Sam Storms is wonderful. Thoughtful, spiritual, articulate and humble. A treasure.

[michaelbateman]

Bro Lawrence has a great book, well it’s actually a collections of conversation and letters, called “The Practice of the Presence” that is actually really good. He basically talks about doing everything with God in mind doing all things because you love Him, keeping your mind focused on continually thinking of God and conversing with Him.

[christfirst]

Mysticism being a intimate and internal relationship with Jesus is what the majority of Christians are missing 👏

[alfredsams]

Dr storms was awesome. He was not only answering all the questions but was insightful as well. While christianity is too cerebral people today want to feel god whether it comes with chatsmatics singing and hare Krishna dancing.. infeel the church doesn't want mysticism because then nobody will come to church. Church needs community. I feel only abfew people get to be mystics that too after struggling and seeking god. Above all mystics are tolerant and loving and peaceful . We sorely need a dose of mysticism today to unite people
Ypur cerebral propositional religions are divis fividing people and encouraging the deadly conflicts that are pushing us near the end times. This was an excellent podcast with the interviewers steering the dialogue to cover all aspects about the subject

[willowwobble]

Brother Lawrence, 1600's, famous for the book 'Practicing The Presence of God' was an ordinary person who was a mystic, he had an extraordinary close relationship with God, the experiential love of God. His writings are perhaps the most accessible of all the famous mystic writers.

[aidanlisney]

Enjoying the show guys! Catholic dude here (of the Roman rite). Just wanted to say as Catholics we believe the sacraments are the primary means of imparting grace but we do not believe God is bound to them in any way. He can and imparts grace as he sees fit. 😀

[ElleeZee]

I appreciate Josh’s honesty about his conflicts and wishing there was a proof text.

[noraconnelly]

This is an AWESOME episode!! You guys spoke on a topic that has put WORDS to my EXPERIENCE!! It was profound & he revealed himself to me, for the 1st time, in ways that I think many Christians are afraid of. I often say, "Don't put God in a box". He has never contradicted his word but like Josh says, I can't find it in scripture. I also know that not all knowledge is written in God's Word. To me, it was a precious time alone with God, during prayer, praise & worship. I was alone in my home when it occurred and I now have a few occurrences of experiential knowledge of my father in heaven. He's one awesome God! Thanks so much for speaking on this topic! What an awesome gift!!!❤❤❤😁😉👍🙌

[launchlaunch]

Great discussion. Appreciate the openness and humility shown by all in tackling this topic. I've recently started speaking in tongues and experiencing some of the beautiful manifestations of the Spirit described in the video. It's reassuring to hear other believers speak of having similar experiences.

As I've learned more about the gifts, Remnant Radio and particularly Sam have been a huge blessing in helping me correlate experience with the teaching of Scripture.

God bless you all. 🥰

[joelfields]

I think I'm a christian mystic just instinctively. They really resonares with me.

[manonthestars]

How hilarious I just randomly thought today I should look into Christian mysticism, and searched it wanting to find a reliable source to get the basics and this gets posted. Awesome

[davydakid]

A great post-reformation mystic worth reading is Madame Guyon. Her autobiography is captivating.

[DocLarsen]

The "danger" that Sam speaks of, especially for the newer Christian is a pride of self that GOD has granted this experience to one. I feel like I have experienced moments of this ecstatic joy that has always been followed with an caution to not take any kind of pride from the experience. I realize that this may be something that is only happening because of who I am, but I don't know for sure. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

[duncescotus]

A healthy dose of mysticism is essential to the Christian faith. Peter and Andrew left their nets, not knowing exactly what lay ahead. Paul was hit with a heavenly light. Dreams, visions, and all manner of holy unctions abound. Miracles from cover to cover. And the "mystery that was hid from all the ages" is this: Christ in US, the hope of glory. But let's get down to the nuts and bolts of the faith, and be DOING what He tells us to do.

[srohre]

“Faith Misguided: Exposing the Dangers of Mysticism” By Arthur L. Johnson provides some good counter perspective. This book is now several decades old and foreshadows what has occurred subsequently.