My motivation for studying and laboring in ministry is rooted in understanding these divine truths and then experiencing their life-giving power. Knowledge alone is insufficient; true faith is fueled by the vitality that arises from desire—desire ignited and sustained by the Spirit. We are inherently thinking beings, often overthinking and under-feeling in the spiritual realm. But how can we truly know God without tasting His reality? What kind of religion is cold and heartless? If God is truly God, then He is alive and present—real in every moment. I believe one of the greatest challenges within doctrinal churches is the difficulty in grasping this truth as an active, living principle. It’s not enough to simply believe or know doctrines intellectually; there must be an inward work—a genuine transformation of the heart. An inward change—a renewal, a fresh vision—must occur as a direct result of encountering these truths. It’s this internal experience that stirs our passion and sustains our faith. How can we not transcend mere intellectual understanding when the Holy Spirit dwells within us? What does it truly mean to have fellowship with the Holy Spirit? It involves more than just knowledge; it entails a deep, ongoing relationship—an intimate communion that transforms us from the inside out. Man, in essence, is like a deep river—layer upon layer of spiritual depth hidden beneath the surface. Each layer holds new mysteries, new insights, and new encounters with the divine. The way we communicate with the divine realm is through spiritual perception. Now, I want to clarify that I wholeheartedly agree with him when he emphasizes the importance of experience. I recognize that there is a spiritual dimension—an unseen sight, touch, and feeling—that goes beyond our physical senses. This spiritual sense allows us to perceive truths that transcend mere understanding, helping us grasp the essence of profound concepts. Despite the limitations of our natural faculties, the reality remains that truth is unchangeable and absolute. How can I truly understand His sovereignty if I have not experienced the peace that surpasses all understanding—peace that infuses the soul regardless of circumstances? This peace isn’t just a concept; it’s an infusion—a divine imputation that transcends our external realities. Have you ever been so flooded with peace that you could almost hear the whisper of angels? Have you ever experienced that inner quiet so profound that your thoughts and desires become enraptured with God? When God comes like a mighty rushing wind, filling you with a sense of heaven and confidence, and you see your circumstances from His perspective—this is spiritual transcendence. It’s an invisible confidence, a desire so profound that it lifts you above temporal struggles. In these moments, our deepest desires are fulfilled—spiritual transcendence and unseen assurance intertwine. We sense that God is present, working in ways beyond our comprehension, filling us with hope and certainty. Truly, these experiences are realizations of the invisible realities of faith—where desire, divine presence, and transcendence converge in the heart. If history is moving toward a final purpose, then that purpose is ultimately to bring glory to God as He works out these divine plans across time. There must be joy for God in working within us, in transforming us, and in revealing His glory. Without this joy and pleasure in His activity within us, our faith would lack vitality; it would be merely a conceptual belief rather than a living, breathing trust. If I have given the impression that faith is solely about intellectual comprehension, then I have overlooked a vast, vital part of why we believe. Perhaps 80 percent of our faith is rooted in these inner, experiential realities—an inward knowing that cannot be fully captured by words alone. Faith involves a transformation that happens deep within, an inward change that is as much felt as it is understood. Within us, there are eternal yearnings—desires that go beyond the temporary and touch the infinite. When the Spirit illuminates our hearts, these desires are awakened and amplified. We begin to respond not just with our minds but with our very spirits, experiencing a sense of transcendence that elevates our understanding beyond the physical perception. This is where faith moves from mere intellectual assent to a profound, experiential reality.