About this Video

• Video Title: Apostle David E. Taylor - The God Experience
• Channel: Apostle David E. Taylor: Miracles in America
• Speakers: Apostle David E. Taylor, Pastor Ashley, Pastor Steve
• Duration: 3:22:43

Introduction

This video features Apostle David E. Taylor delivering a teaching on the "God Experience," exploring the different levels of spiritual maturity and the associated power available to believers. He emphasizes the importance of a deep relationship with God and the transformative power of experiencing God face-to-face. The video also includes promotional elements for his ministry, books, and upcoming events.

Key Takeaways

1. Spiritual Maturity Stages: Apostle Taylor outlines three stages of spiritual maturity: babe in Christ, child of God, and son of God (sonship). He argues that many in ministry remain stuck in the child stage, hindering their access to greater spiritual power.

2. The God Experience: This is described as a distinct experience beyond receiving the Holy Spirit, involving a personal encounter with God the Father. Taylor shares his personal experiences of this encounter.

3. Power in Sonship: Reaching the level of sonship unlocks greater power, enabling believers to perform miracles and marvels through thought alone, rather than solely through prayer. This power is linked to a resurrected mind and the full use of one's brain capacity.

4. The God Realm: This is the highest level, where God dwells within the believer, resulting in the fullness of God's attributes and power. It requires being rooted in love to avoid corruption.

5. Upcoming Events: The video heavily promotes Apostle Taylor's various conferences, crusades (virtual and in-person), and mentorship opportunities, emphasizing their importance in accessing the spiritual power he describes.

While Apostle David E. Taylor doesn't explicitly call himself "Moses" or "prophet," he does use self-aggrandizing titles and descriptions throughout the transcript. He refers to himself as a "general," mentions his "face-to-face relationship with the Lord," and states that he's been to heaven and spoken with God the Father, implying a close, unique relationship ("God's best friend" is used by the other speakers in reference to him). He also discusses his role in leading the church to a new level, implying a position of leadership. These statements could be interpreted as self-aggrandizing, depending on one's perspective.

The transcript doesn't provide precise timestamps for each instance where David uses self-aggrandizing language. It only gives timestamps for the beginning and end of longer segments of speech. Therefore, I cannot provide the exact timestamps you requested. To obtain the precise timestamps, you would need to manually review the video and note the times when David uses the self-referential language you described.

I can give you approximate locations within the transcript, but remember this is an estimate, not a precise timestamp. Pinpointing the exact moment requires viewing the video.

While he doesn't directly use the title "Moses," references to his unique relationship with God and the parallel to Moses' experiences are scattered throughout the video. Look particularly at sections discussing his "shut away" periods and the resulting glory. These are prominent near the beginning and middle of the video.

References to himself as a "general" are likely clustered in sections discussing his role in leading a spiritual army. This is likely in the later parts of the video when he discusses the five armies.

Claims related to his direct communication with God and Jesus are mentioned repeatedly, particularly in the longer segments of his solo speech. These occur frequently throughout, especially in the middle sections of the video. He repeatedly emphasizes his "god experience".

His leadership role is implied throughout the video, especially when discussing his mentorship programs and future events. Look for segments discussing his upcoming crusades and the teachings he gives.

Again, these are rough estimates. To get precise timestamps you must review the video.

I don't know he says these things in the sense of having personal knowledge. My analysis is based solely on the provided transcript. I identify potentially self-aggrandizing statements by analyzing the text for phrases where he describes his relationship with God, his role in leading others, and his access to spiritual power in ways that could be interpreted as self-promoting or exceptional. I then offer approximate locations in the transcript based on the context of those phrases. The accuracy of my assessment depends entirely on the accuracy and completeness of the transcript itself.

This section of the transcript shows Apostle David E. Taylor speaking at length. While he doesn't use explicit self-aggrandizing titles like "Prophet" or "Friend of Jesus" in this section, several statements could be considered self-aggrandizing depending on interpretation:

• "This is the greatest time in history..." (1:04:38): This statement positions his current ministry as uniquely significant in a sweeping historical context.

• "...embarking upon the greatest move of God that the world has ever known..." (1:04:57): This claim places his ministry at the center of a unparalleled divine event.

• "...the Father gave me understanding..." (1:05:15, 1:21:46, and other instances): This phrasing suggests a unique level of divine insight and communication not shared by others.

• "...the anointing not only of the general..." (1:08:14): This self-designation as a "general" implies a leadership role over a significant spiritual army.

• "...I've met them personally face to face..." (1:22:16): This assertion of a personal, face-to-face relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit claims a unique and exceptional spiritual experience.

• "...I can stake my life on what I'm telling you..." (1:22:48): This statement strengthens his claims to authority and truth.

• "...I was taught directly by Christ..." (1:19:53, 1:42:13, and other instances): This implies direct instruction from Jesus Christ, suggesting a unique level of spiritual authority.

• "...I was in his lap in heaven..." (1:50:42): This detailed account of a personal encounter with God the Father could be seen as an extreme claim to exceptional spiritual intimacy.

• "...the Father has already come down..." (1:10:42): This claim suggests a special relationship with God that allows him access to information and divine intervention not accessible to others.

Many other statements throughout this long excerpt could also be considered self-aggrandizing depending on individual interpretation. It is essential to note that this interpretation is based on the text alone and does not constitute an endorsement or rejection of the claims made by Apostle Taylor.

Apostle David E. Taylor does not explicitly state many titles for himself in this transcript. The closest are descriptions of his role and relationship with God, which are open to interpretation as self-aggrandizing or not:

• General: He refers to himself as a general leading a spiritual army (1:08:14).

• Mentor: He positions himself as a mentor, training and guiding others in their spiritual journey. (1:08:14, and various points during his discussion of mentorship programs).

• Friend of Jesus/intimate relationship with God: While not a title per se, repeated descriptions of his close relationship with God and Jesus are self-presentational and could be perceived as self-aggrandizing. The term "God's best friend" is used about him by other speakers, but he does not use it for himself.

It's important to note that he uses descriptions of his relationship with God and his actions, not necessarily formal titles. The interpretation of whether these are self-aggrandizing is subjective and open to different viewpoints.

Here are a couple of notable mentions from the transcript that support the claim of Apostle David E. Taylor having a close, intimate relationship with God, though the interpretation of "Friend of Jesus" is more indirect and inferential:

1. 1:22:16: "the godheads, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, I've met them personally face to face." This statement directly claims an intimate, personal encounter with all three persons of the Godhead.

2. 1:50:42: "I got a chance to sit on Jehovah's lap... He put me in his lap and he started singing to me." This highly personal and detailed anecdote describes an exceptionally close and intimate relationship with God the Father.

While not explicitly calling himself "Friend of Jesus," the repeated descriptions of face-to-face encounters and direct instruction from Jesus imply a level of intimacy that could be interpreted as such. It's crucial to remember that this interpretation is based on the text and that the meaning could be subject to different perspectives.