Hearing God Developing a conversational relationship with God
Book - 2012
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- Published
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Downers Grove, Ill. :
IVP Books
c2012.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
- Edition
- Updated and expanded
- Physical Description
- 304 p. ; 21 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9780830835690
- A Word from the Author
- Preface
- 1. A Paradox About Hearing God
- Why do people say they hear God but so few can explain it?
- 2. Guidelines for Hearing from God
- What are some common misunderstandings?
- Hearing God in Scripture: 1 Kings 19:2-18
- 3. Never Alone
- How is God with us?
- 4. Our Communicating Cosmos
- Does God really talk to people?
- Hearing God in Scripture: 2 Kings 6:11-17
- 5. The Still, Small Voice and Its Rivals
- How has God spoken to people before?
- Hearing God in Scripture: Proverbs 20:27; 1 Corinthians 2:9-13, 15-16
- 6. The Word of God and the Rule of God
- What part does God's Word have in everyday reality?
- Hearing God in Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6; 119:89-91
- 7. Redemption Through the Word of God
- How does hearing God lead to character transformation?
- Hearing God in Scripture: Romans 5:10-11; 6:4, 8-11
- 8. Recognizing the Voice of God
- How do we know we are hearing God and not our own voices?
- Hearing God in Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17
- 9. A Life More Than Guidance
- How do we learn to listen to God?
- Epilogue: The Way of the Burning Heart
- Appendix: Key Questions and Answers
- Notes
- Scripture Index