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Question - I hear people say things like “ God just spoke to me,” does God speak to people individually in special messages today, and if He does why doesn’t He talk to everyone since He is not supposed to be a “respecter of persons” (Rom. 2:11) Answer - Your question is a very relevant one and shows that you read your bible. Thank you for the scripture noted. The answer to your question is plainly that God does not talk to people individually in any way other than through His Word (the Bible). The idea that God gives some people special messages and leaves others out is against what the Bible says in Romans 2 and in Acts 17. Certainly, in the Old Testament and the New Testament while the Bible was still being revealed to men, God did speak through inspiration to those who wrote the Bible. While the revelation of God was in the process of being delivered in written form, God spoke through the Spirit to men, so that his general will would be known. Notice Hebrews 11: 1- 2“God who at sundry times and in divers’ manners, spoke in times past unto the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all thing by whom he made the worlds.” This passaged clearly teaches that God communicates to us differently today. God is truly not a partial God who whispers new things to some but keeps those things from others. God is not deaf, nor is He mute today. He speaks to us through His word, the Bible and we speak to Him through prayer.
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Fasting is a spiritual discipline often mentioned in Scripture as a way for believers to draw closer to God, seek His guidance, and humble themselves before Him. It is more than abstaining from food; it is a time of deep prayer, repentance, and worship. The Bible teaches that fasting aligns our hearts with God’s will, helping us grow spiritually and strengthen our relationship with Him.
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Welcome to 2025! We look forward to dealing with your bible questions in the coming year. Thank you to all who follow this column. We pray that only the truth will be taught from these pages and if you have any disagreement or find us to be appealing to any authority but the Bible, you will bring it to our attention and we will correct anything we say that does not have basis in God’s Word. Our purpose is teaching only what is true and appealing to all to follow and apply the truth. If that means correcting our lives, we pray we will all do that so we can be pleasing to God and go to heaven when we die.
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As we step into 2025, we are reminded of the gift of new beginnings. The turning of the calendar is more than just a date; it’s an opportunity to reflect on God’s faithfulness and to trust Him for the future. The Bible assures us of God’s plan for our lives: “ For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end” ( Jeremiah 29:11).
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Fox News reported total book sales were up only 1% in 2024 through October. However, Bible sales rose 22% during that same period. Younger generations are realizing the powerful effect of passing down to future generations a well read Bible with personal notations. So in a day of “rising rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and a loss of meaning or purpose,”1 own and read a Bible--it’s good for the soul.
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Question - Would it be wrong for me to question the beliefs of my church or preacher?
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Christmas is a time to reflect on the greatest gift ever given: the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. This week, let us meditate on the hope, joy, peace, and love that the birth of Christ brings to our lives.
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My wife was putting out a ceramic manger scene. She had the baby Jesus, Joseph, and some other pieces set, but Mary was still in the box.
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