[Calvinist_Dark_Lord]

One of the biggest obstacles presented by many churches and evangelists is the "conversion experience." (Some of the more charismatic churches would go so far as to say that if you haven't spoken in tongues, then you aren't saved.) In my opinion, modern Christendom places more emphasis on esoteric experience than a sound biblical presentation of the gospel.

i am reminded of the passage in Acts where the Spirit leads Phillip to the chariot of the Ethiopian eunuch. The Spirit moved Phillip to answer the sincere questions that the eunuch had. The result was a baptised convert. Notice that there was no "external signs" involved in the "conversion experience", the scriptures record simply that the eunuch went on his way rejoicing.

If there be a difficulty in the way that our churches and it's outreach ministries are presenting Christ, it is in the three general injunctions given to us in respect to scripture:

1) Add nothing to scripture;
2) Take nothing away from the scriptures;
3) Do not go beyond what is written;

The scriptures do record conversion experiences, some rather dramatic. They do not tell us that these experiences will always be the way that God works on an individual.

[sheltonmac]

It's a comfort to know that we can always rely on the infallible Word of God! Why some people insist on trying to add their worthless two cents to it is beyond me.