To get a more comprehensive view, including more scripture and detailed references, seek out Justin Peters presentation on this topic. In addition read 'God Doesn't Whisper' by Jim Osman. “Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference between right and wrong, it is telling the difference between right and almost right.” - C.H. Spurgeon
Excellent resources. God Doesn’t Whisper was such a help to me after years of popular teachers saying the only way for me to really have a relationship with God is to hear him speaking to me- so stop talking at Him and be quiet and listen. And when I did…silence. I just sort of assumed I wasn’t spiritual enough. What I really needed was, and still is, to hear God speak through His all- sufficient Word, the Bible. God bless.
I am thankful for John Mc Carther for reminding us that every word we hear, every voice, every thought needs to be captured & brought before The Lord & filtered through The Word of God which IS The Christ. The Word IS absolute authority on what is the will and truth of God. Today with social media, tv, pod cast, radio, demonic/horror movies, tv shows, ect we add many other influences & opinions, BUT you take time to stop, silence all other voices, & read The Bible/listen for The Holy Spirit to reveal/speak to you. May God's people delight in His Word, weep for the lost, and rise wise warriors gaining victory over satan in Jesus's name in every situation/battle in our lives. JESUS IS LORD & HAS DEFEATED SATAN. We are fighting a war that has been won. What role does God have 4 you/I to play? Oh! Bless The name of The Lord!! Have a wonderful day in The Spirit everyone! GOD LOVES YOU!!!
Well said brother! Col 3:16 describes faith with The Holy Spirit as 'Letting the word of Christ dwell in you richly.' This is a characteristic of all true followers of Christ! I am overwhelmed with happiness to see others examining doctrine and combing through The Word of God to reach a righteous understanding.
I agree about not adding or taking away from doctrine, but God has guided my earthly father through God’s Holy Spirit on some decisions he was to make in his life. And God has also given me instructions in my life through his Holy Spirit.
How do we know when it's the holy spirit? A feeling or a "voice" on the inside? I'm struggling with this. How do u know when the holy spirt is guiding u? Again, I'm struggling with this.
When God asked my earthly father to quit his job he asked God to give him confirmation through his wife. And God did! (I think it was Gideon in the Old Testament that did something similar). As a child I talked to God all the time when I was alone out in the woods trying to figure things out. I did not always come out of the woods with the answers, but I always came out of the woods feeling better, knowing it would be alright. But the first time I really heard Gods voice was when I was an adult at the hospital with my fiancé in a coma from a bad car wreck. A calm came over me and I heard God, through his Holy Spirit, say “It’ll be alright”. I did not know if that meant I would have to quit my job and sell everything to take care of her, but I knew it would be alright. I was still plagued by fear at times, but she made a miracle recovery. I have heard his voice sense then and conversed briefly at times, but it was like I knew his voice. All that said, I also heard a voice when I was praying on some things and that voice did not feel/seem like God’s voice and so I kept an eye on things and when they did not go as the voice had said I knew/confirmed it was not from God. I had not heard God’s voice in a long time, that I know of, and do not need to in order to know and love him, as I have his written word and faith. Sorry I cannot give you a more definitive answer other than read and study God’s word to know him, and talk to him as if he is really there. God answers in his way in his time. No one has a strong relationship with people they do not spend time with. Hope that helps.
@@lizsyms4218 I suggest reading the book “Experiencing God.” by Henry Blackaby The Holy Spirt confirms truth to you not in a literal voice but confirmation like hearing the same scripture over and over when you’re seeking Him for example. Lord Bless friend.
5 times in John ch 10, Jesus says, "My sheep know my voice, and they hear me." I thought church was stupid, but on Oct 1st, 1991, I had a bible my grandmother gave me before she died. Whenever I thought of her, I would pick it up and read some, I realized there was something more to the bible, and it wasn't a normal book, so I sat down and determined to find out the mystery, I knew nothing about the bible besides Psalms has some short chapters, so I began in Matthew, it was a struggle to understand what was being said, so I would read half a verse and think about it, then read the other half of the verse and think about it, this went on for a while, but then suddenly I wasn't talking anymore, but Jesus was speaking, and when I heard his voice I was changed immediately, the things I despised before hearing Jesus speak I now love and the things I loved before hearing Jesus speak I now despise, and Jesus has been with me ever since. But after Jesus saved me I thought, HOW did he do that, it took me a couple weeks to figure it out, John 5:25 25 verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. I've heard some of John's sermons and they are good, but he's wrong this topic. Not sure how he doesn't those Scriptures, and Hebrews 13:8 Jesus is always the same.
This topic is very important, Moses talked about it and so did the disciples. Acts 3, this whole chapter is obviously about Jesus. Acts 3:22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.
Johnny you say ..is that a way to belittle him??...but I digress, there are some things I don't agree with him with, but he's speaking the truth here...instead of belittling people...use Bible to refute him and please divide the Word Correctly as stated by Paul 2Timothy 2:15.
@@carlogeorge2349 I wasn’t belittling him. I was sort of playing on the ‘here’s Johnny’ like on the Johnny Carson show. But you tell me to answer with scripture then you add to rightly divide. I’m not sure what the difference is. If I’m answering with scripture honestly, would that not fall under a right divide?
@@carlogeorge2349 actually, I didn’t say whether he was speaking truthfully or not. He is the one that belittles anyone he doesn’t agree with. My point is also that he is proud and arrogant and feels he must correct everyone.
I absolutely agree that there are no extra revelations. But this seems to be a reductionist view of how God speaks. What about answered prayers for example. Isn't this a way God speaks? And what about the inner witness of the Spirit? (working together with the bible) And I , because I am reformed, believe that God, because he's sovereign, can speak through circumstances. (Sorry for my bad English, it's not my mother tongue.)
God answers ALL my prayers. Sometimes the answer is Yes, No or No Not at this time. However, it's never through some inner impression or tuning to just the right frequency (i.e. a 6th sense). There is a big distinction between Providence and Intuition. Try reading Decision Making and the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View by Gary Friesen.
0:57 When John finished Revelation, he must have know his work would be compiled together with 65 other books and letters, written across centuries of time by dozens of authors... or maybe that warning only applies to Revelation. For all his blustering about the value of scripture - does he even read it all that carefully? It worries me that he's willing to jam his own opinions in when it suits his presuppositions. 2:15 a wonderful example only a minute later. "Beyond scripture" -- in a time long before there was a canon, long before the concept was even formalized. Paul didn't know he was writing scripture - and he had no qualms about writing down his revelations (as in Galatians). Maybe Paul's vision of heaven was like the scroll that John got in Revelation - which must be sealed up until the proper time?
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12, NASB) When you look at a ‘Bible’ on the bookshelf, what do you see and think? If you genuinely believe that all you’re looking at is ‘a book’, then you’ve completely missed the point. What author do you know who claims that their book is ALIVE? Living. Active. When you’re reading God’s holy Word, you’re actually reading something that is as alive as you are - and more so due to the reality that it is God conversing with you. Yes, we are lead by the Holy Spirit to do this or that. That should be normal. We should be offering our bodies as living sacrifices to Him each morning before starting our day. But leading is not speaking. In these last days, He has spoken to us through His - who? His Son. And God hasn’t changed His mind. He hasn’t chosen Jordan, Jessie, Joseph, Jean or whomever. His Son Jesus our Lord is the one He’s chosen to speak to us. So how does Jesus do this? ‘And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.’ And what did the Word do when on planet earth? He spoke. And from here, he told the 12 disciples that He would be sending the Helper, who will bring to mind all that He has spoken. This was then shared both verbally and in written form and against all odds, is what we have today. And it hasn’t changed. His holy word is still living and active - and nobody better than Jesus has come along that the Father would much rather use.
This is so deceitful, heresy. God has always spoken to His people throughout history. Why would he stop now? Just because John MacArthur says so? Haha God hasn’t got a muzzle around his mouth. GOD SPEAKS 🤣🤣🤣 how is this so hard to understand
Read the Bible tell God to show you how he wants things to be done through his word and I guarantee you he will, I’m a ex- Pentecostal, like the word of God says test the sprit.
I don't see a lot of historic Calvinism in the teaching of John MacArthur. Dispensationalism or Baptism only as a symbol are not very Calvinistic for me.
@@NarrowPathDoctrine Why? The enemy DOESN’T! I won’t either!!! Besides, if you are a Calvinite, you should know God has DECREED me to do it!!! Cognitive dissonance at it’s finest!!!
John is wrong Christ does speak in his word and will speak to you if your really listen to him. It will Mach up in his word. I had God speak drifted time about someone if they were going to be saved and he did speak to me on several times
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To get a more comprehensive view, including more scripture and detailed references, seek out Justin Peters presentation on this topic. In addition read 'God Doesn't Whisper' by Jim Osman. “Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference between right and wrong, it is telling the difference between right and almost right.” - C.H. Spurgeon
Excellent resources. God Doesn’t Whisper was such a help to me after years of popular teachers saying the only way for me to really have a relationship with God is to hear him speaking to me- so stop talking at Him and be quiet and listen. And when I did…silence. I just sort of assumed I wasn’t spiritual enough. What I really needed was, and still is, to hear God speak through His all- sufficient Word, the Bible. God bless.
@@salgal4 i agree with, can even destroy someones faith
I am thankful for John Mc Carther for reminding us that every word we hear, every voice, every thought needs to be captured & brought before The Lord & filtered through The Word of God which IS The Christ. The Word IS absolute authority on what is the will and truth of God. Today with social media, tv, pod cast, radio, demonic/horror movies, tv shows, ect we add many other influences & opinions, BUT you take time to stop, silence all other voices, & read The Bible/listen for The Holy Spirit to reveal/speak to you. May God's people delight in His Word, weep for the lost, and rise wise warriors gaining victory over satan in Jesus's name in every situation/battle in our lives. JESUS IS LORD & HAS DEFEATED SATAN. We are fighting a war that has been won. What role does God have 4 you/I to play? Oh! Bless The name of The Lord!! Have a wonderful day in The Spirit everyone! GOD LOVES YOU!!!
Well said brother! Col 3:16 describes faith with The Holy Spirit as 'Letting the word of Christ dwell in you richly.' This is a characteristic of all true followers of Christ! I am overwhelmed with happiness to see others examining doctrine and combing through The Word of God to reach a righteous understanding.
Amen. Sola Scriptura
Amen and Amen... Thank you Pasto John!!!!
Excellent video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
I agree about not adding or taking away from doctrine, but God has guided my earthly father through God’s Holy Spirit on some decisions he was to make in his life. And God has also given me instructions in my life through his Holy Spirit.
How do we know when it's the holy spirit? A feeling or a "voice" on the inside? I'm struggling with this. How do u know when the holy spirt is guiding u? Again, I'm struggling with this.
John 16:13 my friend! God will guide you, just believe
When God asked my earthly father to quit his job he asked God to give him confirmation through his wife. And God did! (I think it was Gideon in the Old Testament that did something similar). As a child I talked to God all the time when I was alone out in the woods trying to figure things out. I did not always come out of the woods with the answers, but I always came out of the woods feeling better, knowing it would be alright. But the first time I really heard Gods voice was when I was an adult at the hospital with my fiancé in a coma from a bad car wreck. A calm came over me and I heard God, through his Holy Spirit, say “It’ll be alright”. I did not know if that meant I would have to quit my job and sell everything to take care of her, but I knew it would be alright. I was still plagued by fear at times, but she made a miracle recovery. I have heard his voice sense then and conversed briefly at times, but it was like I knew his voice. All that said, I also heard a voice when I was praying on some things and that voice did not feel/seem like God’s voice and so I kept an eye on things and when they did not go as the voice had said I knew/confirmed it was not from God. I had not heard God’s voice in a long time, that I know of, and do not need to in order to know and love him, as I have his written word and faith. Sorry I cannot give you a more definitive answer other than read and study God’s word to know him, and talk to him as if he is really there. God answers in his way in his time. No one has a strong relationship with people they do not spend time with. Hope that helps.
@@lizsyms4218 I suggest reading the book “Experiencing God.” by Henry Blackaby The Holy Spirt confirms truth to you not in a literal voice but confirmation like hearing the same scripture over and over when you’re seeking Him for example.
Lord Bless friend.
The way Jack Hibbs explains it is the way I take it. When we read scripture , it will come to us at times when we need it.
5 times in John ch 10, Jesus says, "My sheep know my voice, and they hear me."
I thought church was stupid, but on Oct 1st, 1991, I had a bible my grandmother gave me before she died. Whenever I thought of her, I would pick it up and read some, I realized there was something more to the bible, and it wasn't a normal book, so I sat down and determined to find out the mystery, I knew nothing about the bible besides Psalms has some short chapters, so I began in Matthew, it was a struggle to understand what was being said, so I would read half a verse and think about it, then read the other half of the verse and think about it, this went on for a while, but then suddenly I wasn't talking anymore, but Jesus was speaking, and when I heard his voice I was changed immediately, the things I despised before hearing Jesus speak I now love and the things I loved before hearing Jesus speak I now despise, and Jesus has been with me ever since.
But after Jesus saved me I thought, HOW did he do that, it took me a couple weeks to figure it out, John 5:25
25 verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
I've heard some of John's sermons and they are good, but he's wrong this topic.
Not sure how he doesn't those Scriptures, and Hebrews 13:8 Jesus is always the same.
This topic is very important, Moses talked about it and so did the disciples.
Acts 3, this whole chapter is obviously about Jesus.
Acts 3:22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.
When I listen to pastor Johnny, I hear the voice of God. Alleluia.
Here’s Johnny again, the authority on all things doctrinal, telling everyone how wrong they are and how right he is!
Actually he speaks with words of wisdom from how God has worked in his life thru.the word.
How right *the Bible* is
Johnny you say ..is that a way to belittle him??...but I digress, there are some things I don't agree with him with, but he's speaking the truth here...instead of belittling people...use Bible to refute him and please divide the Word Correctly as stated by Paul 2Timothy 2:15.
@@carlogeorge2349 I wasn’t belittling him. I was sort of playing on the ‘here’s Johnny’ like on the Johnny Carson show. But you tell me to answer with scripture then you add to rightly divide. I’m not sure what the difference is. If I’m answering with scripture honestly, would that not fall under a right divide?
@@carlogeorge2349 actually, I didn’t say whether he was speaking truthfully or not. He is the one that belittles anyone he doesn’t agree with. My point is also that he is proud and arrogant and feels he must correct everyone.
I absolutely agree that there are no extra revelations.
But this seems to be a reductionist view of how God speaks.
What about answered prayers for example. Isn't this a way God speaks?
And what about the inner witness of the Spirit? (working together with the bible)
And I , because I am reformed, believe that God, because he's sovereign, can speak through circumstances.
(Sorry for my bad English, it's not my mother tongue.)
God answers ALL my prayers. Sometimes the answer is Yes, No or No Not at this time. However, it's never through some inner impression or tuning to just the right frequency (i.e. a 6th sense). There is a big distinction between Providence and Intuition. Try reading Decision Making and the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View by Gary Friesen.
God can speak through absolutely anything... a vision, a picture, a song, poetry, nature, a newspaper article etc. etc.
I can never get enough of John’s ministering. He makes it so plain and simple for understanding The word of God.
Telling his congregation to take the Mark ‼️. You'll be fine, this is damnable
Hi, does anyone have a good reference for solid biblestudies in french? It would help a lot, thnx
0:57 When John finished Revelation, he must have know his work would be compiled together with 65 other books and letters, written across centuries of time by dozens of authors...
or maybe that warning only applies to Revelation.
For all his blustering about the value of scripture - does he even read it all that carefully? It worries me that he's willing to jam his own opinions in when it suits his presuppositions.
2:15 a wonderful example only a minute later. "Beyond scripture" -- in a time long before there was a canon, long before the concept was even formalized. Paul didn't know he was writing scripture - and he had no qualms about writing down his revelations (as in Galatians). Maybe Paul's vision of heaven was like the scroll that John got in Revelation - which must be sealed up until the proper time?
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12, NASB)
When you look at a ‘Bible’ on the bookshelf, what do you see and think? If you genuinely believe that all you’re looking at is ‘a book’, then you’ve completely missed the point.
What author do you know who claims that their book is ALIVE? Living. Active.
When you’re reading God’s holy Word, you’re actually reading something that is as alive as you are - and more so due to the reality that it is God conversing with you.
Yes, we are lead by the Holy Spirit to do this or that. That should be normal. We should be offering our bodies as living sacrifices to Him each morning before starting our day.
But leading is not speaking. In these last days, He has spoken to us through His - who? His Son. And God hasn’t changed His mind. He hasn’t chosen Jordan, Jessie, Joseph, Jean or whomever. His Son Jesus our Lord is the one He’s chosen to speak to us.
So how does Jesus do this? ‘And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.’ And what did the Word do when on planet earth? He spoke.
And from here, he told the 12 disciples that He would be sending the Helper, who will bring to mind all that He has spoken. This was then shared both verbally and in written form and against all odds, is what we have today.
And it hasn’t changed.
His holy word is still living and active - and nobody better than Jesus has come along that the Father would much rather use.
JM and Co keep trying to put God in a straight jacket.
Well, when UR writing book after book, isnt that adding UR words mixed w Bible
Love John MacArthur but he is way off on Henry Blackaby. Experiencing God was awesome read.
Huh
This is so deceitful, heresy. God has always spoken to His people throughout history. Why would he stop now? Just because John MacArthur says so? Haha God hasn’t got a muzzle around his mouth. GOD SPEAKS 🤣🤣🤣 how is this so hard to understand
Hearing the voice of Calvin you mean!!
Oh give it a rest.
Read the Bible tell God to show you how he wants things to be done through his word and I guarantee you he will, I’m a ex- Pentecostal, like the word of God says test the sprit.
I don't see a lot of historic Calvinism in the teaching of John MacArthur. Dispensationalism or Baptism only as a symbol are not very Calvinistic for me.
@@NarrowPathDoctrine Why? The enemy DOESN’T! I won’t either!!! Besides, if you are a Calvinite, you should know God has DECREED me to do it!!! Cognitive dissonance at it’s finest!!!
@@WilfredoPadinJr The Holy Spirit in me HAS TESTED the spirit and says Calvinism is ANOTHER GOSPEL! Thank you very much.
John is wrong Christ does speak in his word and will speak to you if your really listen to him. It will Mach up in his word. I had God speak drifted time about someone if they were going to be saved and he did speak to me on several times