This thing comes to me, not by the hearing of the ear, but…
“This thing comes to me, not by the hearing of the ear, but by my own personal experience: I know of a surety that Jesus manifests Himself unto His people as He doth not unto the world.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Personal experience reveals Christ’s presence to believers, unlike the world’s indifferent perception.
In simple terms: Christ is known through personal faith, not worldly observation.
Seek personal experience of faith.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal prayer
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal experience shape belief?
- Can faith be communicated without experience?
Personal experience may be subjective and not universally convincing.