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  SPIRITUAL CONFIRMATION
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: The Bible leads us to meet God in Jesus Christ, resulting in a
clear, sharp encounter that burns in our hearts forever.

Topics: "Clear Conscience", "Spiritual Warfare"
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 12:23, Psalm 139:23, Matthew 5:23, Acts 23:1, Romans 2:15, Romans 9:2, 1 Corinthians 8:7, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:3, Titus 1:15, Hebrews 9:9, 1 Peter 2:19

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DESCRIPTION
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Paul, in his letter to Timothy, emphasizes the significance of
conscience, describing it as a 'knowing with' oneself, a witness to
one's conduct based on the apprehension of God's will. He highlights the
importance of maintaining a clear conscience, not necessarily free from
sin, but habitually seeking to obey and please God, facing acts of sin
before Him. Paul's prayers for Timothy day and night serve as a powerful
example of intercession and encouragement in times of challenge and
spiritual warfare.

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CONTENT
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The human personality has a right to be consciously aware of a meeting
with God. There will be a spiritual confirmation, an inward knowledge or
witness! This kind of confirmation and witness was taught and treasured
by the great souls throughout the ages. Conscious awareness of the
presence of God! I defy any theologian or teacher to take that away from
the believing church of Jesus Christ! But be assured they will try. And
I refer not just to the liberal teachers. God has given us the Bible for
a reason - so it can lead us to meet God in Jesus Christ, in a clear,
sharp encounter that will burn on in our hearts forever and ever.

When the Bible has led us to God and we have experienced God in the
crisis of encounter, then the Bible has done its first work.

That it will continue to do God's work in our Christian lives should be
evident!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/spiritual-confirmation/
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