SUMMARY

Living in Christian spheres, you may have heard the phrase "God told me..." or "God wanted me to tell you...". Are these people modern-day prophets? What do they mean if they say God spoke to them? Many times people may claim that God has spoken audibly to them. Can this be true? Rick, Brad, and Ronny look at how to biblically engage in conversations with those who say this, the ways that God speaks to us today, and how claiming to hear from God can be harmful to a Christian community. We hope this conversation is helpful and points to the Bible and Jesus as the true Word of God.

 
 

QUESTIONS DISCUSSED

  • How do we navigate a conversation with someone who says they have heard from God?

  • Is it possible for God to speak to someone? How does He (audibly, through Scripture, etc.)?

  • How can saying you can hear from God be harmful to others?

  • Should Christians refrain from saying “God spoke to me”, or “God told me this”?

  • How can we figure out if God is actually speaking to us/someone? What does Scripture say about how He will talk to us?

  • What is the difference between desires and God’s guidance?

  • Why do people want to hear God audibly?

  • Who does God speak to audibly in the Bible? What is the importance of the exclusivity of this?

  • Do all of our decision need to be made through hearing directly from God?

  • Is the Bible, God’s Word, sufficient for hearing from God?

  • How does the Gospel speak to hearing God audibly and how God has revealed Himself to us?

  • Is it okay that we want God to talk to us?

  • Does God communicate for individual gain or for the benefit of His people?

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