Bible Study Lessons
False prophets have been spreading lies for thousands of years. Here’s what the Lord said to Jeremiah, The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds. (14:14) In … Read more
How many times did Paul claim the Lord spoke to him directly? The answer might surprise you. In his thirteen New Testament letters, Paul only says the Lord spoke to him once. After pleading with the Lord to remove his thorn in the flesh, Paul writes, “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient … Read more
Christians believe God spoke to the Hebrew prophets and we affirm that the New Testament books were divinely inspired. But did God speak directly to people after the New Testament era? And does God speak directly to people today? If so, who has heard from God? This is the tricky part “because many false prophets … Read more
There is a dangerous practice in Pentecostal or Charismatic Christianity. It is the practice of trying to receive detailed life instructions from the Lord. By detailed life instructions I am referring to instructions regarding everyday life decisions, e.g., marriage, work, finances, location, etc. Often these instructions are given through a prophecy—one person delivering “a word … Read more
I grew up in charismatic churches so listening to prophetic messages was common for me. Usually, during the singing or in between songs, someone would raise their voice and address the congregation. Frequently, exhortations would begin with, “the Lord says” then continue with quotations from the Bible. Occasionally someone would give a prophecy to an … Read more