Surprised by the Voice of God: How God Speaks Today Through Prophecies, Dreams, and Visions [Hardcover]

Jack Deere (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1996

Throughout the time of the Bible, God spoke through prophecies, dreams and visions. After an intense period of study, Deere became convinced that God still speaks today apart from the Bible--but never in contradiction to it. In this provocative book full of stories and personal accounts, Deere reveals some of these surprising ways God communicates with us.

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This inspiring and balanced look at what the Bible says about the ways God communicates will lead readers into a more intimate and effective walk with God. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Jack Deere, formerly an associate professor of Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary, is a writer, lecturer, and author of the best-selling Surprised by the Power of the Spirit. He lives with his wife and three children in Whitefish, Montana --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310462002
• ISBN-13: 978-0310462002
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #608,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jack Deere, formerly an associate professor of Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary, is a writer and lecturer who speaks throughout the world on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He is the author of the best-selling book, Surprised by the Power of the Spirit.

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60 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't possibly overstate the importance of this book!, September 3, 1999

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David E. Ogden ([e-mail]) (Sebring, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Surprised by the Voice of God: How God Speaks Today Through Prophecies, Dreams, and Visions (Hardcover)

I have been a Christian for over forty years. I have always been taught and believed that God speaks today ONLY through the Bible. In a gracious and loving way, Dr. Deere makes the inarguable case for a God Who speaks in MANY ways today, even as He has since the Creation. I can't find words to express how important this teaching has been to my personal relationship with God through the Lord Jesus. The potential for growing intimacy and open, two-way communication with my loving Lord fills me with hope, encouragement and excitement. I am in full-time Christian ministry (pastor of a small evangelical congregation) and I desperately needed this fresh word from God. It has been humbly and articulately presented in a very down-to-earth, yet intelligent fashion by this gifted and devoted brother in Christ. All who have--or LONG to have--a passion to KNOW the Lord Jesus, MUST read and prayerfully consider the teachings of this tremendous book.

46 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Put This On You A-List, October 29, 2003

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Robert Wynkoop (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Surprised by the Voice of God (Paperback)

I was taught that God only speaks through his Word. Period. It was up to us, as reasonable beings to read, understand and discern the will of God. Thus, God's will was reduced to Scriptural principles to follow. It was a safe way to live the Christian life. It was all so reasonable. It was all up to me to read. It was up to me to understand. It was up to me to discern Gods will. Evidently, those who hear God's voice were to be locked up in rooms with padded walls where men in white coat would take care of them.

Then I read Surprised by the Voice of God and my theological world was turned on its head. Subtitled, How God Speaks Today Though Prophecies, Dreams, and Visions, this is a thoughtful analysis of how God speaks to us today. Now, I know that some of you reading this review are saying: That Pastor Bob has just went over the deep end. Perhaps I have. But if going over the deep end means having a closer more intimate relationship with my God, so be it. But before you slam this review, go to your local Christian bookstore and speak a peek at Chapter 17, Confessions of a Bible Deist. Go ahead, the clerk will not mind. It is Deeres contention in that chapter that much of evangelical thought (his included) has more incoming with deism than Biblical Christianity. The deists worshiped human reason, the Bible deists of today worship the Bible. With a lawyers wit, Deere thoroughly examines evangelical theology and presuppositions in light of the Word of God.

It is a delightful, life-changing read. Put this one on you A-list.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *****A book you'll read over and over*****, June 12, 2000

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Jeffrey A. Cleveland (Jackson, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Surprised by the Voice of God (Paperback)

I just finished reading Surprised by the Voice of God for the second time and it won't be the last! As someone coming from a similar church background as Jack Deere, I found it extemely helpful that this was foremost a biblical treatment of the topic and THEN the author's opinion and experience. I also appreciated the balance of instruction on how God speaks and the warnings of possible "Prophetic Pitfalls." I consider this an essential book for anyone who desires to hear from God.