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I can answer any question dealing with Christian mysticism, such as questions concerning the awakening call, the purgative way, the illuminative way, the unitive way, spiritual experiences, spiritual direction, spiritual disciplines, prayer, ecstasy, the rule of life, internal monasticism, asceticism, mystical theology, devotional helps, chanting, meditation, contemplation, hesychasm, and more.

Experience

Rev. Jay N. Forrest is an ardent student of Christian mysticism in all three branches of Christianity (Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant). Rev. Jay Forrest has been a Charismatic minister for over 20 years, pastoring churches in Wisconsin, Missouri, Tennessee, Arizona, and New Mexico. He is the author over over 150 articles and poems and several books. He currently publishes a monthly e-letter entitled Mystic Messenger and also offers a podcast called Mystic Secrets of the Bible. See his website for more information.

WEBSITE: www.MysticSecretsoftheBible.com

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Topic: Christian Mysticism

Expert: Rev. Jay N. Forrest
Date: 1/10/2005
Subject: ecstacy

Question
Hi Jay,

Could you tell me about ecstacy? What is it, what is it like, is it a spontaneous thing that happens to people, is there a particular way or ways of bringing about the experience, etc.

Answer
HI Greg,

Ecstasy is any feeling of intense joy or delight. In Christianity it refers to rapture associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation. It is an overwhelming feeling associated with the experience of God's presence.

Evelyn Underhill, an expert on mysticism, has written extensively on the subject. Below is a link to the chapter on ectasy and rapture.

http://www.ccel.org/u/underhill/mysticism/mysticism1.0-ECSTASY.html

Thank you for your question.

Jay N. Forrest

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