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NASB | Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the [preaching of the] message concerning Christ. |
Subject: God Question |
Bible Note: Hello Joel, Your response here was well articulated and more clear regarding what you were referring to. Thanks for sharing part of your personal testamony. As a minister and teacher of God's word you are aware, I assume, that much of what we read in the way of experiences in the scriptures were in fact the way God did communicate with men before He had completed the work of giving us the written word. I appreciate the fact that God's relationship with us is no more isolated to the written word only, as my relationship with my wife is to the text message I recently sent her. Fortunately though, our experiences are in so far as they relate to God's revelation to us. If it is from God, it will line up with what is found in the bible 100 percent. If it is only 99.9 percent in aggreement, then it is not from God. With that in mind, I feel it is prudent to always point those who are seeking God to the bible as the only legitimate source for finding Him. If God chooses to knock one from a horses back and speak to him in an audible voice, He has every right to do that and, in that case, I believe the person will be sure that he has had a experience. One more thought. In this particular case, Rick is someone who admits that he does not even know if God exists. I would caution that in this case, nothing beyond the written word of God and prayer should be encouraged or even hinted at. Life is full of experiences and we must not forget; they often come from the other side cleverly shrouded with bits of truth and warm fuzzy emotions. For the lost, we must point the way clearly. God has given us what we need to do that, His word, the Holy Bible. With love, Jeff |