Spiritual Experiences-Word Exp. n. 170

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170. * experience, but here there is no need for it as yet. [See also WE 5007, continuing the explanation of verses 19-20.] 5008. Since these are the kind of subjects recounted in God the Messiah's Word, and there is not even a jot that does not involve an infinitude within it, and since none can unravel it without revelation, who, then, in order to acquire belief, would wish to resort to intelligence, which certainly cannot comprehend these matters, even though they have been revealed to me through much experience? And even though I affirm them here positively,


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