DISCERNING THE SPIRIT REALM - by Susan Fochler
As we have continued our journey through 2 Corinthians, I feel like I have gotten to know Paul better. He has such passionate love for both Jesus and the church! It is Paul’s great desire that the fledgling Corinthian church continues to be pure and growing in their love for God. He also encourages them to develop discernment in order to avoid the influenced of false teachers who would pull them back into legalism and works. Paul’s is reminding them of the central theme of the gospel: to intimately know and draw life from “Jesus Christ, and Him crucified”, the foundational truth of our spiritual lives. (1 Cor 2:2). In this context, Paul shares how he had a spiritual experience years ago that was so profound, he is neither able or permitted to share the specifics. He shares this story not to glorify himself, but to help legitimize his standing as one who presents the truth of Christ, in contrast to those who are criticizing him and bringing fals...