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Thus Saith The Lord: How to know when God is speaking to you through another (Inner Strength Series)

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According to John Bevere, when it comes to the prophetic today, we are majoring on what God minors and minoring on what God majors. This off balanced emphasis in the prophetic opens the Body of Christ to deception, which over and over again (throughout the scriptures) we are warned to take heed against, and which is often ignored today. We to often err on leniency in the name of grace instead of despising the false prophecies, as we should.

This is a controversial issue that John Bevere does not skirt. It is a book written with a pastor's heart of protecting the flock. As John Bevere said so well in this book, "teaching establishes, but warnings protect us." This book is both a teaching and a warning for us today.

It is a must read for everyone. For those not sure of the prophetic, there is comfort in knowing that there is someone who agrees with the need to clean up what is false, as well as teaching us what is truly prophetic. For those in contact with, or involved in the prophetic, there are much needed warnings. Acts 20:31 "Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears."

Sure to offend both believers and skeptics of the prophetic ministry God has declared for this day, this teaching is also what could be needed to bring the prophetic movement of the last half a century to the maturity it has struggled to attain. Brought to us in the same spirit of encouragement that John the Baptist prophesied over those who sought out his ministry(Luke3:18).

John Bevere is not out to scratch itchy ears. "Telling the people what they want to hear at the expense of what they need to hear weakens the church." Read this book if you prefer your ears to be whacked rather than scratched.

I read a friend's copy of this book and intend to buy one for myself for regular reference. The author has courageously dealt with an issue that many will rather leave untouched - false prophecies and false prophets. We all need to read it, the Bible encourages us to test all things, and that's what John Bevere tries with this book to equip us to do. And more than anything set believers free to know that they don't have to receive every 'word' that comes for fear of 'grieving' the Holy Spirit. As he rightly points out, accuracy is not enough, does the Spirit of God witness to it? Is the presence of God there? I come from a country where even the heathen and spirit worshippers give accurate predictions, but we know they are not of God. Christians must read this book, because many are living under the bondage brought upon their lives by false prophecies. It's time we woke up, and honour the gifts of the Father instead of distorting and misusing them. The responsibility lies with the believer to test what he receives and to learn to hear the voice of the Lord for himself. Thank you John Bevere for this book, it was a timely read for me as I am sure it will be for many who read it.

In his latest release, John Bevere gives a balanced teaching in the area of personal prophecy. How do we discern the true word of God from the words of man? He shows many examples of the prophets in the scriptures, the words which were given and the results. It is too easy and tempting to hear the word of one who claims to be a prophet and accept them as God's word to us, even if it is accurate. We must guard our hearts against the counterfeit and learn to receive the true words then act as God leads us. John Bevere gives many examples of lives that have been shipwrecked with the wrong word. He also shares examples of individual triumphs through the spoken word of God. This is a balanced perspective for a controversial topic.

Do you know that Jehovah, God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, is a God that speaks? Do you know that He is passionate to speak to us today? So how do you hear the voice of God? There are many ways God speaks to us, and one way is through the prophetic calling on the life of another.

The problem we face today is that there are many false prophets that are trying to draw a following to themselves, rather than drawing them to the heart of God. In this book John Bevere defines the work of a true prophet, the signs of a false prophet, and how to protect yourself from being led astray by false prophets and false prophetic words.

I do not know why some have reviewed the book and said that it lacks scriptural foundation. All of Bevere's works are loaded with scripture, and this book is no exception. John does use examples from his life and the lives of others that he has witnessed, but in each instance these examples are anchored by a scriptural basis. All of John's works have a personal element to them. He uses the trials and situations he has faced or that he has seen others face to explain how he came to the understanding that he is putting on paper or in his message. It is through the trials and afflictions the Christian faces in daily life that we learn more about ourselves and more about God.

It was only after Abraham put Isaac on the alter that he came to know God as Jehovah Jireh! It is when we are pressed on all sides, as Paul said, yet remain obedient that we come to a deeper knowledge of God. It is precisely this process that John uses to explain his understanding of the word.

Biblical concepts can sometimes be difficult to understand, but a good minister can take examples from lives he has witnessed and use them to illustrate a point made in the Word. This is nothing new, as preachers as far back as Enoch have been doing this very thing. The truth of God's Word is eternal, but it is most powerful when demonstrated in the lives of people. This is why the Word of God includes so many historical accounts of men like David and Saul, Samson, Abraham, etc. It is to show the revelation of God's glory and the truth of His Word through their lives.

It is written in Hosea "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge". This book will help you to understand why people are led astray and how to avoid being led astray yourself. The book should also inspire in you a desire to intimately know God! It is when we are close to Him and obedient to His will that we find true joy and happiness, and divine protection from error!

This is an excellent and balanced practical treatment of modern day prophecy in the church. Those who would disagree should take a close look at the prophetic ministries that have shipwrecked through considering themselves somehow above accountability and the scriptures (due to possessing higher revelation).

It is normal and natural for the christian to desire to see the working and power of God in our lives. The problem comes from desiring the power without pursuing the godly character that would allow us to walk as Paul walked.

A ministry that purports to overflow with power and gifts of the Spirit that doesn't also overflow with the fruit of the Spirit (peace, love, joy, humility etc.) should be viewed with caution. Add to that a flamboyant and conspicuous lifestyle and the alarm bells should start to ring.

Paul warned us of false christs, prophets and ministers, John warned us, even our Lord Jesus warned us--why waste the space and time in scripture if it wasn't really a concern to the church?

BOTTOMLINE questions to ask concerning a ministry/minister: 1) Who are they serving, God or mammon (wealth)? and 2) What kind of fruit are they producing (character, not works).

This is a wonderful work by a modern day church prophet, John Bevere. He holds nothing back in this book concerning the role of the prophet, and prophetic in the Church. A good book for the church at large and extra helpful for those who have a prophetic gifting in the Lord to keep aware of the possible deception that the false prophet might have on a congregation, and as a warning to those who are prophetic of things satan will do.

This is a wonderful book. I am so glad that I read it. It really explains in depth what a prophets real purpose is. It also gives you insight into what a prophets real call and purpose is to the church, the nation, and the common person. I believe it will be harder to fall under the influence of someone calling himself a prophet, and giving me false prophecy. I think I am better aware of the downside of people portraying themselves as prophets and leading someone down a wrong path that can cause major destruction to their lives. I am better for reading it!

This is a great book for those who are grounded in and familiar with the gift of prophecy and the prophetic ministry. If the reader is unfamiliar with the fact that God still speaks today, he/she is most likely to never want to be a part of the prophetic ministry after reading this book. The book does a fair though sometimes un-biblical job of explaining when God isn't speaking through someone, but really doesn't explain positive examples of prophecy. Bevere does a wonderful job of explaining how Idolatry in the heart can taint words from God as well as other flags that prophetic people should be watching for in their lives. But over all he paints a negative picture of the ministry today, and many people will pick this book up and throw the baby out with the bath water. If you are looking for a good book on how God speaks today through his Church and through people, I would suggest that you pick up Jack Deere's Surprised By The Voice of God. It is much more scholarly and more scriptural centered. I believe that Deere is also releasing another book in early 2001 titled A Beginners Guide To Prophecy, though I haven't read this book, it will most likely have the same sound biblical context that this ex-Dallas Theological Seminary professor brings to all his books.

John Bevere is an incredible author/speaker/minister, but this isn't one of his better books. I would recommend rather his other great titles like Fear of The Lord and The Bait of Satan.

John has written a very important book for those that walk in the prophetic rhealm. It is a book that is a must read for any who either have recieved "Words of prophesy" or have given them. I read this book shortly after John wrote it and have either recommended it or given it to many others. It's one of those books that I could read numerous times and continue to see new things.

Had Some Great Info, I myself had Some repenting to do over this one. Praise God