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  TRUTH HAS A SOUL
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: True Christianity is not just a code, but a living, personal
relationship with Christ.

Topics: "Authentic Faith", "Revelation of Christ"
Scripture References: Matthew 11:27, John 14:6, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, James 2:19

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that faith can exist in the form of mere adherence
to biblical texts, yet remain lifeless without a genuine connection to
the soul of truth. He references Matthew 11 to illustrate that true
knowledge of God comes through revelation by the Son, highlighting the
necessity of experiencing the transformative power of God in our lives.
Tozer argues that what many call revival is actually a return to
authentic New Testament Christianity, where individuals move from mere
belief in doctrine to a personal faith in Christ. This shift leads to
true salvation and a vibrant relationship with God, rather than a
superficial understanding of faith.

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I believe there is a positive warning in the gospels that a person's
faith may stand in the revealed Bible text-and still be as dead as the
proverbial door nail! Consider the prayer of our Lord in Matthew 11:
"All things are delivered unto me of my Father; and no man knoweth the
Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son,
and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him." There is more than a body
of truth - and if we do not get through to the soul of truth, we have
only a dead body on our hands. When the power of God moves in on the
text and sets the sacrifice on fire, then you have genuine Christianity!
We try to call that revival, but it is not revival at all. It is simply
New Testament Christianity.

People who thought they were saved get saved!

People who have only believed in a code now have placed their faith and
trust in Christ's person. It is not any deluxe edition of Christianity-
it is simply New Testament Christianity having its place!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/truth-has-a-soul/
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