Christian Mysticism Within Evangelicalism

“The Lord spoke to me” “I feel led to...” “The Holy Spirit prompted me to...” “I have peace about my decision” “I got a message from the Lord” No doubt you hear Christians uses these phrases frequently. You may even say them yourself. Such jargon is becoming increasingly popular. Conservative evangelicals reject the validity of mystical experiences claimed by Catholics, past and present, and by adherents of eastern religions, yet the above statements should ‘prompt’ us to be concerned about the growing accommodation of mysticism within our movement. Why? ...