Why do Christians think God talks with them?

[MennoSota]

I do not know how you test the spirit, but I tend to ponder the words until they are confirmed either by someone I trust or by scripture.

How do you test your interpretations of scripture?


Pete from Peterborough UK

Testing the spirits and testing my interpretation of scripture is two different things.
I follow an inductive method of Bible interpretation.
1) Observe, observe, observe
2) Ask questions about observations
3) Interpret and answer questions
4) Check others interpretation of the passage to see if there is agreement
5) Apply to my life

If this is how you ponder, great!

 

[Albion]

I wonder why this forum seems to have issue with people 'hearing' from God? This is the second thread approaching this issue in a similar fashion where the OP possits the question in a way that focuses upon the audible voice of God.

To me this is a case of someone asking for clear evidence that God exists. Surely we all believe God can speak to His people and if so then why would He not speak to them?

As for the audibility part, again I believe it is entirely possible for God to speak to one and prevent another from hearing His voice.

We are told that we should test the spirits of all words received so why don't we just do our part and test whether we are hearing the same message and leave others to do their own duediligence?


Pete from Peterborough UK

1. I presume that the question was posed because there are so many people who insist that they have held literal conversations with God or at least have heard his voice directing them in some way.

2. It does not have anything to do with proving that God exists.

3. Certainly, it is possible for God to speak audibly to anyone. The question isn't about whether or not he is able.

 

[MennoSota]

The same way this man did?

Are you an Apostle?
Did you die and go to heaven?

 

[MennoSota]

1. I presume that the question was posed because there are so many people who insist that they have held literal conversations with God or at least have heard his voice directing them in some way.

2. It does not have anything to do with proving that God exists.

3. Certainly, it is possible for God to speak audibly to anyone. The question isn't about whether or not he is able.

Correct.

What biblical evidence do we have to support God audibly speaking today?

 

[YESLORDIWILL]

Are you an Apostle?

...I suppose I can call myself whatever I want, lol

Did you die and go to heaven?

uuhh, no

 

[psalms 91]

Correct.

What biblical evidence do we have to support God audibly speaking today?

I dont know who wrote a book of the bible today? God doesnt change nor is He slack in speaking to His children

 

[Albion]

So we are back to saying the Almighty COULD do this, so we'll say that he does.

I'm not sure of that.

 

[MoreCoffee]

My son once complained to me that he didn't hear God. So I said: lemme pray your ears open.
LOL the next day I go to a revival service and go for prayer, woman asks: Can I pray for you that God opens your ears?
I think a lot of times we don't hear God cause we talk talk talk talk talk talk talk in prayer Lord bless this person Lord save that person Lord heal that person. Amen. And bam walk away. Prayer time is over.
My, that'd be really impolite if you had a conversation w someone.

I am silent a lot of the time

 

[Imalive]

What does Matthew 29 say?

 

[MoreCoffee]

What does Matthew 29 say?

It says "... verily verily I say unto you, never speak in tongues in polite company for it is a social faux pas and you shall be embarrassed if you do it. ..."

 

[Imalive]

Correct.

What biblical evidence do we have to support God audibly speaking today?

Theres no verse that says He stopped speaking.
He's called the Word.

 

[Albion]

Theres no verse that says He stopped speaking.
He's called the Word.

His word in scripture is eternal. That does not mean that every person today who claims to have heard God speaking to them audibly is correct about having heard his voice.

 

[Imalive]

His word in scripture is eternal. That does not mean that every person today who claims to have heard God speaking to them audibly is correct about having heard his voice.

No of course. But why would He stop speaking altogether and never say anything to anyone?

 

[NewCreation435]

I hear people say that "God told them to do something", but what biblical support can be given that God audibly talks to people today?

No anecdotal stories please. Just share from the Bible. Either make your case for God speaking today or make your case for God not speaking today. The requirement, however, is that the Bible must be your proof for your view.

I feel like the Lord speaks to me but I wouldn't call it an audible voice. If you look though in the book of Acts it clearly shows God guiding believers in directions to form his church. I have a hard time believing that God cared then but suddenly decided to take his hand off the wheel and left the church to itself

 

[Imalive]

Job 33:14

God speaks time and time again — but nobody notices—

 

[MoreCoffee]

Job 33:14

God speaks time and time again — but nobody notices—

But that's mainly in heaven and the whole story is like a novel anyway

 

[MennoSota]

Theres no verse that says He stopped speaking.
He's called the Word.

Is the Bible incomplete?

 

[MoreCoffee]

Is the Bible incomplete?

Yes

 

[Albion]

I feel like the Lord speaks to me but I wouldn't call it an audible voice. If you look though in the book of Acts it clearly shows God guiding believers in directions to form his church. I have a hard time believing that God cared then but suddenly decided to take his hand off the wheel and left the church to itself

We can easily agree with what you've written here...but, on the other hand, it doesn't address the issue that was raised in the original post (#1).

 

[Imalive]

Is the Bible incomplete?

No, He doesn't let ppl write new Bible books now, but for instance He told Paul to go to Macedonie, its handy if He tells you where He wants you to go. You don't just go to some church cause you feel like it I hope or serve Him somewhere where you can get a nice income and a nice house. I think He tells a lot of missionaries where to go. Some want to go somewhere themselves though and say He said it. One guy thought God spoke to him in an audible voice. He lived in America, was walking in the woods and heard: Go away! Go away!
So that was God and he went oversees to do missions. Later he came back. Turned out it wasn't God, but a go away bird.
I dont even know if those exist, but it was a hilarious story I once heard in church about hearing Gods voice.