Is Joni Eareckson Tada Right that God Doesn't Tell Us Messages Directly? - Bob Wilkin 

There is so much nonsense to hear and see in the religious world that a video like this is refreshing. Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:13: For, brethren, you have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. "Thus says the Lord" is the way the prophets from OT spoke. We now live in the time of the mystery. Christ is made for us to visdom. 1 Corinthians 1:30: And of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: Never do evil. Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

"The Lord told me" ought to engage the Acts 17:11 Methodology . 2 Timothy 3:16 is as clear as it gets . Scripture has no wiggle room , unlike alleged experiences that Top Out at mere Subjectivity . Feelings , emotions , dreams , and all manner of fallible phenomena cannot be the Benchmark of one's doctrinal affirmation . Further , any so called "word from the Lord" that contradicts His Objective Guarantee of endless Everlasting Life is sourced in the Blinder and stealer of the seed sown : 2 Corinthians 4:4 ; Luke 8 : 4-15 .

3 T’s, use our Time, Talent and Treasure for the Lord, doing our best for Him. Colossians 3:23-24 - Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. Proverbs 3:6 - In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

In 1981 March 8th I was in my living room in the midst of a severe panic attack similar to ones I had had for my whole life coming from abuse. I was 25 years old recently married with two stepchildren. I had been witnessed too recently and a man gave me a book called "Prison to Praise" by Merlin Carothers. I was now going into suicidal thoughts. As it became more intense, I heard what to me was an audible voice to pick up the book. It had many references of the gospel of John in it. I started reading and as I did, I was laughing slightly in disbelief when I heard a voice state clearly as far as I can tell "I want you Mark". I thought I was losing my mind. I was reading about Nicodemus, and I came to the verse of John 3:16 I must have read it 10 times and suddenly without any prompting but the verse I believed what I read. Suddenly I felt peaceful and as I looked up from the book, I saw a flash. Later I was told that it was imaginary. I have never forgotten that moment. I don't know it that's the type of thing you are referring to? I assume not. But I have found that our God can do anything at His will and as long as its not unscriptural who am I to say He can't?

By all means, what scripture says must be given priority over intuition or what sounds logical humanly speaking either one.

Just because some people abuse the true way God speaks to us,before any scripture was written,its laziness to stop listening to The spirit teaching us through silent understanding,how unwise to use your famous name to stop people listening to our .loving Father,his spirit witness to our spirit we are his children,and We call him father,,no scripture needed for this,or blind and deaf people would be unable to have a relationship with the spirit of God,sadly fame is one of satans wiles,very few people can escape its control,and its unreliable thinking of self importance ,and blinding their minds to simple truth,my sheep hear myvoice and i know them,, how unwise to think that God is limited to communicate to us olny through a translation of the origial inspired word of God,most of the truth ive learnt last 40 years is from Gods spirit,im now 70 years old,i work volenteer in 11 jails res ueing precious souls,for last 12 years,i pay all my own costs,and dont askmoney from anyone,and your trying to tell me the spirit of God dosent speak to us,we seen killers turnied in gentlemen by listeni g and obeying God,please think before you tell God what he can and cant do,old saint,yes we do show Gods love to sodomites,not like big Mac and his fake misled followers of a self righteous movement,they also say they love Gods word,,but when do you ever hear them say i love christ in their coversation, old saint still rescueing precious lost souls and i go into the gutters and human sewers of life to do it,😊

Every false prophet starts with 'The Lord told me". JOni is generally right and even overwhelmingly right, but there can be times when God peaks directly, thugh I am always suspect about any such instance.

Wow. I’m blown away that Joni doesn’t believe in a God the communicates with His children. Yes He does speak messages directly to His kid. Joni. I don’t know what to say. I’ve admired you for decades. We are even the same age ont only biologically. But we were saved almost same year I agree. I abhor tv fake preachers who claim God tells them stuff several times a day. But look. Dreams and visions from the Lord are real. The gifts of the Spirit are reah. Ie. Word of Knowledge. Prophetic sayings. Interpreting tongues. Even NDEs to heaven and hell. God can do anything including speaking through an ass. So limiting God is foolish.

I don't think it's wise to say that God never speaks to anyone personally about a particular certain situation or circumstance. To me, that's being rigid and legalistic. Don't get me wrong, I use caution whenever I hear someone claim that God spoke to them about something. But just because others have gotten it wrong, have been received it just make it up about hearing God doesn't discount the fact that he does speak to other people. So no, I'm not in agreement with this video.

I disagree with him for once. Even the apostle Paul was prompted by the Spirit concerning what he should do. What is the purpose of the Spirit living in us if the written Word is the only way God speaks?

Right! Young Christian listen to this. It is spot on.

God speaks thru his Word. That’s it!

I agree with this assesment. Although, I know the Lord did speak to me on one occasion. It was audible as though in my head but yet like in my ears. He said "My blood covers this too" It was while I was in the middle of sinning. And He speaks perfect English.

Oh this is sad. Claiming divine sanction over your own opinion is a Godless form of persuasion. I agree with Joni! The problem is, we have not learned the difference between our own opinion and God’s voice. That is sad. But we can learn. With trial and error and safe spaces to step out in faith. … and when we lay down all Godless fears that try to persuade us that He doesn’t speak. Preachers preach every Sunday what they hear the Lord to be saying directly to us through His written word into our moment in time. The Bible was inspired by God’s spoken words. We live not by bread alone but also by the words that continuously proceed out of His mouth. His written word is complete and it’s all we need. But He is also so gracious as to also give us fresh Manna for guidance and specific direction. Isa. 30:21.

My sheep hear my voice...

Amen! What I always try to get across to people.

With all due respect, and having only that small sample clip from Joni, I think she's speaking in a broader sense, many "charismatics" often lead with the phrase "God told me," and in that sense I agree with Joni, it is spoken of as a persuasion to the hearer. I'm not going so far to say that it is Godless but the phrase is too often used as if the speaker is speaking prophetically. And to your second point I believe that God does speak to us His children in all matters as we pray. In a matter as sincere as marriage, the LORD God I believe speaks to us and warns us that this person is not the person for you, the LORD reveals. I'm reminded of Abraham's servant seeking a wife for Isaac that was divine intervention. I believe that the LORD still speaks to us through His divine revelation and that may be about any desire of our heart. So yes God can tell us whom we should marry among other things that we pray for, sometimes it is hard to wait on the LORD, but He's always on time. Thank you for your ministry in the Lord, be blessed and be a blessing.

Well, if God doesn't speak to us personally at least sometimes, then who's voice did i hear speaking to me about my sin? It was a still small voice but an authoritative voice in my mind . There have been other times But, the charismatic movement and name it and claim it crowd has made a mockery of the Holy Spirit.

Wow. I’m blown away that Joni doesn’t believe in a God the communicates with His children. Yes He does speak messages directly to His kid. Joni. I don’t know what to say. I’ve admired you for decades. We are even the same age ont only biologically. But we were saved almost same year

1 Samuel 3:21 The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh,and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word .( Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever. )

Does. God not speak to us today? Did the many prophetic words spoken in Paul's day, make the NT cannon? Nope. Yet those words were Gods words. Only if those words conflict with doctrine of NT scripture, should we pause.Test all things and hold fast to that which is good, Paul said

Such an "Inspired" message, lol. I both agree and disagree. I believe God can speak to us through His Word AND personally, through prompts, circumstance and inner peace (or the lack thereof). However our discernment must be ours, not for others. Keeping in mind, as imperfect beings, our discernment is also imperfect. Agreed though, that the ONLY PERFECT Word of God..............is The Word of God within the pages of His Word, The Bible. Thank You so much for this wonderful Thought Provoking ThinkSpot.

I strongly disagree (not that it matters 😂). I've walked with the Lord for 36 years, and I can tell you that He does speak to us often, and in many ways (including dreams). Sorry, this time, you are wrong 😊

Joni is a false teacher. I have a recording of her on the radio in 2022 telling people how they know they are saved. 1) look inward at your heart 2) look outward at your character. 3) look back to see if you have been changing. She said, “It is the way to know if you have been written in the Lambs Book of Life” With Joni being a teacher and influencer and completely wrong on Jesus’ saving message, that makes her a false teacher so she should not be promoted in any way by GES. Her opinion does not matter, and nobody should be directed to a false teacher like her.

I don't think Joni is correct. It's a false division. It's not an either or situation. As Dr John Walton from Wheaton College says "the Bible wasn't written TO us, but it's for FOR us. The Bible isn't speaking directly to US to guide us. The solution is to pray for wisdom with knowledge of God and his plans and purposes from the Bible. Its both

Joni teaches a false gospel, none of her words should be promoted, It could lead to people following her and hearing a false message.