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Well hold on there a second. It seems you may be a cessationist and you can correct me if that is wrong. God most definately can speak into our spirits by His Spirit. For example, I once was going through a very trying time and of course praying and in my mind I suddenly heard these words...

I totally agree that through His Holy Spirit God does indeed speak to us. I believe we can absolutely receive personal guidance as we pray and seek God's direction in our lives. This thread is about those who take it upon themselves to say that they have received a message from God that...

No I don't think so. I don't think we need to be accusatory. I don't think we can interpret what others say or think and questions are helpful to clear things up. I did reply to your concerns in a prior post so I am not ignorant of what you are saying with regard to churches.

Well I would disagree. The Bible is plain that it is the word of God and the Holy Spirit is our Teacher (just one of the things He does for us). The Bereans were commended for searching out the scriptures to prove what was being taught to them was the truth. It is not just people who do not...

Yes I think many of us are aware of what is happening in so many churches. But this is kind of beyond the scope of this thread and I know threads get knocked off course but maybe we could try and just stick to the topic? No offense because churches are going downhill pretty fast and I actually...

I totally agree that control is never of God. We do have some instances of a prophet in the NT delivering a message to someone such as Agabus who told Paul what would happen to him if he went to Jerusalem. We are not told anything else about it but we know what happened. Paul received the...

The word should always be our guide. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105

The New Testament is chock full of warnings and quite a bit about those who profess Christianity. Seems false prophets and teachers have been around a long time. We should definitely pay attention to that fact and not just follow blindly or believe what anyone says just because they also say...

Well no use in fussing over things that cannot be changed. I actually have experience with people who run around claiming to be spokespeople for God. We do need community and to be involved with other Christians. Apart from debating on this forum :)

There seems to be a lack of actual Bible 101 being taught in so many places these days.

Well like anything else, there are different kinds of Charismatics. Or just about any other flavor of the week denomination. But thanks for the positive 'God told me to tell you' ;) Actually though, that questions why so many are eager to 'get a word from the Lord' or put a vision or dream...

We are not all at the same stage in our lives nor are Christians all at the same level of understanding or growth. I do understand what you are saying though. At least I think I do :unsure:

Sadly, that is not as rare as we might hope.

I don't think you read my post very carefully.

Oh my. Here is something you and I agree on. Mind you, it is a full moon. :unsure:

Why (rhetorical question here) do you consistently couch your questions to those who do not agree with you, as statements on things they never said? While the Bible does not explicitly say this, why would it even be necessary in the way we understand that today? Where and how did Adam draw his...

The word of God always should be our first consult. And last. I do believe God can and does guide us by His Spirit as we look to Him for guidance in our personal lives.

We also have the flattery variation in which everything is coming up roses until you question it. Then, not so much :cautious:

No worries. I don't think a forum is the place to get your undies all in a knot anyway. :giggle: I've been on a few forums and sometimes you would think that lives were at stake. Part of the charm I guess.

Oh. Are you still here?