Hearing From God (The Holy Spirit)

In this episode of the Know and Do podcast, we explore how the Holy Spirit speaks and teaches through Scripture, how He guided the early church in its mission, and how believers today can evaluate claims of divine guidance. Drawing from Acts and other passages of Scripture, we consider six important tests for discerning spiritual direction: Scripture, Christology, Ecclesiology, Sanctification, Missionality, and Spiritual Fruit.

Rather than treating personal impressions as unquestionable messages from God, we are reminded of the importance of grounding our understanding in God's Word, pursuing Christlikeness, and seeking wisdom and accountability within the local church.

If you want to hear from God, where should you begin? Open your Bible, pray for the Holy Spirit to illuminate God's truth, read His Word, and remain connected to the church.

The goal is not simply to claim that we have heard from God, but to know God deeply and do the things that bring Him the most glory.

Resources

The Holy Spirit” by Allison and Kostenberger from the Theology for the People of God Series