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Word of god speek1/10/2024 ![]() It is the completed word of Christ that speaks to us. In this verse, the word spoken is past tense to indicate a finished action. God’s revelation was fulfilled through Jesus ( Hebrews 1:2 Luke 24:25-27). If anyone makes the claim God gave them a new revelation of Himself, they are wrong. It’s vital to clarify what someone means when they say God still speaks today. Does God Still Speak to Us Today? If so, How? We will never understand all Scripture perfectly, however, each believer can comprehend enough to live an effective life for God, being governed by His Word and safeguarded against false teaching. We must remember, God has given each believer the indwelling of the Holy Spirit ( Ephesians 1:13-14), and because of Him, every believer is able to understand God’s Word ( 2 Corinthians 2:12-16). God gives all believers the responsibility to strive with diligence to know His Word ( Joshua 1:8 Psalm 119:11). God gifts people to teach to the Church Body to clarify the meaning and application of His Word, however, they are to merely assist, not take the place of Scripture. Their teaching is only authoritative if it adheres to Scripture. ![]() All teachers, no matter how well studied they may be, are still imperfect people, and they, just as everyone else, sit under the authority of Scripture. God’s Word is the only perfect source of godly things for our edification and training ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17). Therefore, an immature believer should never make the mistake of dependence on a teacher as their sole means of knowledge about God. Intentional or not, some pastors and Sunday school teachers are false prophets because they deviate from the teachings of Scripture. Scripture must be handled correctly ( 2 Timothy 2:15), and anyone who teaches God’s Word is held to a higher standard ( James 3:1). The Bible is the primary way God speaks to us, and Jesus gives a fervent warning to be on guard against false prophets ( Matthew 7:15). Scripture is God’s complete revelation of Himself and serves as the final authority by which all things are judged. ![]() Why Is it so Important to Read the Bible to Hear from God? This was done during Jesus’ earthly ministry ( John 1:14) and through the Apostles, who were messengers sent directly by Jesus. In the New Testament-before the Canon was complete-God spoke through His Son ( Heb 1:2). One such example is Joseph when he interprets Pharaoh’s dreams regarding the seven years of productivity and seven years of famine that were to come upon Egypt ( Genesis 41). God would allow a person to have a special dream they did not understand and would reveal the message through an interpreter, who would be considered a prophet because they were given the understanding of God’s message. An interesting thing about these dreams is many required an interpreter. Prophetic dreams occur when an individual receives God’s divine message while asleep. Such incidents happened with Moses when God spoke from the burning bush ( Exodus 3), and Samuel in the temple ( 1 Samuel 3:4-14). The Lord gave His word to the prophets in various ways, including direct speech, dreams, and visions.ĭirect speech is when the chosen prophet audibly hears God speak to them. When Moses spoke to the Israelites of the Law he received from the Lord ( Exodus 24:3), he was just as much a prophet as Isaiah when he foretold the suffering of Christ ( Isaiah 53). It is true many of the prophetic messages of the Old Testament involved God’s plans for the future, however, the word prophet means spokesman, and anyone God chose to receive and deliver His message was a prophet. It is common for people to think of a prophet as someone who foretells a future event. What does the Bible have to say? In the Old Testament, God spoke to people through prophets in various ways ( Heb 1:1). Perhaps they wish God would simply write a message in the sky or whisper in their ears. Does God still speak to us today? If we’re honest, most people would have to admit they endure times of frustration with God because He doesn’t speak the way they want Him to.
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