Spiritual Extraction

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The concept of Spiritual Extraction refers to the process of being set free from the bondage of sin and darkness, and being drawn into a deeper relationship with God. This idea is rooted in biblical teachings, such as Romans 8:28, which reminds believers that God works all things together for their good, and Psalms 23:1, which affirms that the Lord is their shepherd, guiding and protecting them. As Christians journey through life, they may experience spiritual extraction through trials and challenges, as described in 2 Corinthians 1:4, where God comforts them in their afflictions, enabling them to comfort others. Through spiritual extraction, believers are transformed and renewed, emerging stronger and more faithful in their walk with God.

God's Present Purpose

T. Austin-Sparks

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that God's primary purpose during this dispensation, from Christ's ascension to His return, is to extract a spiritual people from the world rather than to improve it. He explains that this extraction begins with the new birth, leading to a progressive spiritual journey aw

John 17:16

“They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.”

John 15:18

“If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. Remember the word that I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me.”

1 John 5:19

“We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one. And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true--in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.”

John 8:23

“Then He told them, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.”

1 John 4:5

“They are of the world. That is why they speak from the world's perspective, and the world listens to them. We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception.”