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NASB | 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world. |
Subject: what do dreams mean |
Bible Note: Hi JKW, No, I'm not offended by your reply, so please don't take it that way. Many times people confuse being direct with taking offense! I was merely being direct with you and trying to clarify where you're coming from. It seems, based on the limited number of posts you've submitted , that we may be approaching our understanding and exegesis of scripture from vastly difference points of reference. I don't know. Without trying to be offensive (because I know that there are others who will disagree), I don't place significant value in something as highly subjective as dreams! My confidence rests upon the completed Word of God! A dream may or may not "be of God" and therefore I approach such with skepticism. Again, the NT scriptural basis for "dreams" is very limited, so I'm not sure upon WHAT solid foundation of scripture you would base YOUR experience. Possibly you could provide some framework so we could dialogue further:-) I'd be open to that. I would offer this final point that has been aptly stated before: Our faith is founded in fact, not subjective emotions, feelings, or experiences! I hope that helps you to better understand where I'm coming from. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |