His word sometimes gives us a warning, a word of encouragement, or a. In this word, god has committed to man the knowledge necessary for salvation. His word sometimes gives us a warning, a word of encouragement, or a lesson for life. This is why some of the most disciplined students of scripture, even professors and scholars. I guess my point is that i do agree that the bible is our only source of absolute truth, but i think he has given us other material as well that can complement our study of his word.
Since the same spirit both inspired scripture and continually speaks through scripture, he will not fail in accomplishing the communicative purpose for which he inspired it. Through the words of jesus in scripture, we can hear gods heart and gods voiceand know what god is truly like. God speaking to you bible verses in the king james version kjv about. Oct 30, 2006 we have said that god speaks to his people by his spirit through his word, prayer, circumstances, and his church to reveal himself, his purposes and his ways. Often through a combination of fasting and prayer, our minds become clearer and our hearts are more sensitive to god.
You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the. If we want to know the mind of god so we can know the will of god, we can read the word of god because god speaks to us through his written word. The most obvious way god speaks to us is through his holy word, the bible. Without his active participation in our lives the heavens would be silent, for he is the one who reveals the voice of god in our hearts. The pages of scripture contain so many amazing stories of how god spoke to his people. Put on the full armor of god, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Though written at different times long past, sacred scripture the old and new testament lets us hear gods voice directed to each of us in the here and now.
That is because the lord comes alongside his word, making it effectual for his purposes isa. God can speak to people in many different ways and guide them with their cooperation. Bible verses about god speaking to you king james bible. Jul 30, 2018 in recent days there has been much discussion and debate about how god speaks to his people. And as you read, submit yourself to god s word with a continual yes in your heart. We now have the scriptures complete, and god speaks through his word hebrews 1.
What verse says that god speaks to man through the bible. We may not know how to pray, but gods word tells us his spirit makes intercession for us romans 8. The bible is god s word, everything we need to know in order to. And god spoke all these words, saying, i am the lord your god, who brought you out of the land of egypt, out of the house of slavery. The more we give the holy spirits presence a place of honour in our lives, the more sensitive we become to his voice. Packer says, god has spoken to man, and the bible is his word, given to us to make us wise unto salvation. The heavens and the earth, the galaxies and the supernovas all proclaim the glory of god. God created the cosmos so that you might have another mysterious yet clear way of hearing his voice. The bible is one of the main ways in which god speaks to us. It was through the bible that he had encountered jesus christ. Apr 26, 2016 god can also speak specifically to us through the bible, by drawing a particular passage to our attention, because the word of god is living and active.
This means, first, that we can affirm, with calvin, that the scriptures are. God speaks lots of ways, but the main way that he speaks is through his word, and its powerful. The bible speaks of six ways that god speaks to us. We know he numbers the days in the planetary movement, along with pregnancy gestations in man and animals. Aug 21, 2018 god speaks lots of ways, but the main way that he speaks is through his word, and its powerful.
In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Hearing god s voice in the bible in his book knowing god, j. Choose to be a doer of the word that you might be blessed in everything you do james 1. Allow god to apply scripture directly to your life through his spirit. The bible is not just inspired in the way that artists, poets, composers and musical performers can be said to be inspired. God often speaks to us through his spirit, through prayer.
He is very patient with our needing to be made firm in his word. I know i have experienced him speaking to me through other sources godly counsel, christian accountability, etc. God speaks through his word gospel project sermon lifeway. Even some christians claim god only speaks through the bible. When people ask about finding the will of god for their lives, i point them to the scriptures.
If youre going to live a life of significance, god has to make constant course corrections, and one way he does that is through the circumstances that come into your life. Oct 07, 2016 this is the truest and best way to hear god and know him better. But in these last days he has spoken to us through his son. I say experiential because there are some unique means through which god speaks in scripture that are not necessarily common occurrences today. The son shines with the shininggreatness of the father. God speaks through his word sermon by dave mcfadden, john 8. Speaking to god through scripture with saint elizabeth ann. Let me share those with you through four statements. Ive read a few verses where i can see why people think that. God literally speaks to me whenever i study his word diligently with all my mind. Scripture says he has numbered our days, months, steps, our wanderings, the stars, our hair.
The word of god and jesus the personification of truth. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. Scripture is gods revelation of himself and his plan of redemption. Davids last song 1 these are the last words of david. God does speak through other people, but that method of communication needs to be secondary to gods message that comes directly to you through the reading of his word. God speaks through his word experiencing god first15 daily. Whether you live in the city or country, look upon gods creation and listen for his voice. The supremacy of the son 1 on many past occasions and in many different ways, god spoke to our fathers through the prophets. Under each word you will see a list of scripture verses that contain that. Over the next few weeks, we will consider the means through which god speaks to us by his spirit. And scripture forbearance of god word of god prophecy, inspiration of ot god enduring challenges the holy spirit, being against. In recent days there has been much discussion and debate about how god speaks to his people. Jan 19, 2017 the spirit has inspired scripture to be the means by which he speaks as the living voice of god. Today, we will consider how god speaks to his people through his word.
God can also speak specifically to us through the bible, by drawing a particular passage to our attention, because the word of god is living and active. What verse says that god speaks to us through the scripture. There is a real sense in which god speaks to us through his creation. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There are numerous instances in scripture where angels informed, warned or conveyed divine messages to. Seeking the lord through confirmation is a very important and exciting concept. God s word is not just a book for christians to read, but the only offensive weapon provided in our spiritual warfare arsenal.
You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. And then you are asking god to speak to you from his perspective. Indeed, to have the word of god is to have god himself, for when scripture speaks, god speaks 2 peter 1. Now you will invariably disagree and point to the sword, the word of god, but look carefully. However, i havent found a verse that really stated in black and what that god speaks to us through the scripture. When god confirms his word versus repeating his word. The conversation continues, and as it does so, i find myself looking back to the basics, returning to some key principles related to the voice of god. Jun 28, 2017 robbie symons continues his teaching on psalm 19 with verses 711. In this message, we will consider how god speaks through his word, the bible.
Hebrews 1 nlv god speaks through his son bible gateway. Gods word is not just a book for christians to read, but the only offensive weapon provided in our spiritual warfare arsenal. If we receive something he has said to us, and it isnt enough for us to stand firm, then he will come again. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. Eight ways god speaks to us today rebecca barlow jordan.
God speaks to us through scripture all scripture is god breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of god may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The preaching of god s word, therefore, should have a central place among the people of god wherein they receive his word, share his word, and live out his word together. Father, thank you for giving us the one anothers in our lives who encourage us and build us up. What youll hear in this episode the word of god, conviction, and humility. Gods word is only as impactful as you are willing to be obedient. God s word is only as impactful as you are willing to be obedient. Nature tells us that god is creative, practical, brilliant, loving, and full of mystery and wonder. The oracle of david son of jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the god of jacob, and the sweet psalmist of israel.
God speaks through his word when god speaks youtube. Robbie symons continues his teaching on psalm 19 with verses 711. The holy scriptures are the infallible revelation of his will. These explanations help us to understand what the church means when it refers to the bible as the living word. Joseph teaches us a very important thing in genesis 41. Servantsofgrace why god speaks through his word facebook.
This is a very simple way to ask god to teach you through his word. The apostle paul describes all scripture as godbreathed 2 timothy 3. As we spend time meditating on his word, god reveals his truth to us. In what other ways has the spirit of god used the word of god to transform your life. If well tune our hearts to him by setting aside time to read his word and listen for his. God uses his word to teach, rebuke, correct, and instruct his people 2 tim. This is the part of this article where i give you the why of the matter. God speaks to me i confessed this first in 2016, and today i still confirm it god speaks to me whenever i diligently study and meditate upon his word. The nearness of god in his word reformed bible studies. Finally, be strong in the lord and in the strength of his might.
God speaks through his word experiencing god first15. In summary, it is going to god with an open heart, asking him to speak to you about a particular topic or question. On todays episode, a listener writes in and asks dave, does god still speak to us today. So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of christ. First, god speaks to us through his word 2 timothy 3. The word of god is not called the sword of the christian. I told you at the start of this article that understanding why god speaks twice and why he confirms his word will help in your walk with god. Paul tells us that god is the divine author of the all the scriptures 2 tim.
How god speaks to us through the bible starting with god. The lamp of god had not yet gone out, and samuel was lying down in the temple of the lord, where the ark of god was. God speaks to our hearts through his holy spirit in an inaudible but compelling way. Oct 11, 2010 what verse says that god speaks to us through the scripture. This is the truest and best way to hear god and know him better.
The bible itself declares, in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god john 1. The bible is gods word, everything we need to know in order to. Its hisstorywritten with love as gods guide for life, so that the man of god may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Hearing the voice of god is actually hearing the voice of the holy spirit in our hearts. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. At that time eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his own place. When we read the bible and hear it preached and taught, we are enjoying a personal encounter with the very lord who made us. Any message must agree with what the lord has already said in scripture. Second, special revelation explains the way god speaks experientially and exactly. God speaks through confirmations the quickened word. The holy scriptures, old and new testaments, are the written word of god, given by divine inspiration through holy men of god who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the holy spirit. Four ways god speaks to you pastor ricks daily hope. And as you read, submit yourself to gods word with a continual yes in your heart.
You are sharing your honest thoughts and feelings with god. Scripture is god s revelation of himself and his plan of redemption, which he accomplishes through jesus christ luke 24. God speaks through the holy spirit christ for all nations. God speaks through his son long ago god spoke to our early fathers in many different ways. May 26, 2017 i told you at the start of this article that understanding why god speaks twice and why he confirms his word will help in your walk with god. The idea of seeking him for confirmation comes from the scripture, in the mouth of tw. Yet the lord warned israel and judah through all his prophets and every seer, saying. Yes, but he speaks by the holy spirit through the word of god, the westminster larger catholicism and in question and answer 155, it says this the spirit of god make us the reading, but especially the preaching of the word of god and effectual means in ephesians 618.