Does God Speak Today?

Edited on Saturday, August 27th 2011

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
Hebrews 1:1-4

Decisions, Decisions: Is God Audible?

Just Ask God
When you have made a big decision like going to college or getting married, has anyone asked you, 'Did you get an answer from God? Did you ask God about it?' Or I've been told, 'Pray to God about it and wait for what He has to say.' I've been asked this question a few times when I made some big decisions in my life and I've always been caught back by it every time and asked 'What do you mean by that?' or 'I'm not sure what that means'. I have asked this because I have never read it in scripture that God says He will give me an answer. Are they expecting God to whisper in my ear or visit me in a dream and tell me the answer? I think that many Christians have caught onto this idea that God will give you a straight answer. I know they are sincere and not thinking that God is like some genie and will grant you all your wishes, but it seems like so many Christians are taking some things out of context.

Your Value

Looking at Beauty
Inspired by Greg Koukl
Physical appearance isn't what matters in God's eyes or ours. Objective physical looks are not what makes a human being valuable. Regardless if one thinks that they are objectively or not, they are objectively and intrinsically valuable. This is why vanity is a vice. Being proud of the fact that you're beautiful isn't being proud of anything in the long run. We only have value because we have been made in the image of God.

Worthiness - 1 Samuel 2

I Samuel 2:12

You are worthless if you are not one of God’s children. If you are not born again you will not receive God’s rewards, protection, nor forgiveness and comfort. No answers to prayer. No gift of eternal life in peace and happiness. Though God still loves the lost, it is a different love—only a temporal love.

I Samuel 2:25

God chooses who He saves and who He condemns. In the past covenant we know what purpose God had for choosing who He condemned and saved—He used them as examples and also tools for His plan just as He chooses today for His plan.

We are only worthy because of His Son.

God's Unlimited Love

God's love is limited to a degree to the unbeliever. These are John MacArthur's words, not mine. To the world, God's love is only temporarily available in time. To those whom He has chosen He loves with an unlimited and everlasting love (Psalm 103:17).
Those who refuse Jesus Christ, that love turns to hate. When men refuse what God offers, that loves turns to hate (John 7:7, Luke 6:22). Our Lord loves His own in an unbreakable love that cannot turn to anything but to more love.
When we become sons and daughters of God we yearn for more of Him. We love His words (the commandments) and strive to live according to His will.

I Can't Handle This! - GTY Blog

G. Gabriel Powell

Web Programmer, GTY.org/Blog

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Maybe you’ve been reading the series “How to Slay Sin.” But while you know the Scripture lays out clear principles, all you can think is, It’s just too hard. Or maybe you’re not struggling with sin at all but rather a very painful circumstance—an illness, death, financial crisis, or conflict—that feels like it’s too much for you to handle. Whatever situation you’re in, God has a message for you.

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

This passage has five hope-giving truths you must embrace in the midst of your storm.

Ravi Zacharias - The Church Today