Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God?

Summary

The sermon explores the pursuit of a direct, experiential knowledge of God, contrasting it with potentially misleading mystical practices. It references religious traditions that use altered states of consciousness and mentions Colossians 2:18-19's warning against certain spiritual pursuits. The practical takeaway is to focus on established means of grace like prayer and scripture for deepening faith, rather than seeking subjective ecstatic experiences that might distract from Christ.