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Loading... Is That You Lord?: Hearing the Voice of the Lord, a Biblical Perspective (edition 2007)by Gary E. Gilley
Work InformationIs That You Lord?: Hearing the Voice of the Lord, a Biblical Perspective by Gary E. Gilley
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Disturbed by what he sees as the rise of subjectivism in evangelical Christianity, Gilley offers this work as a sharp retort to popular vocabulary of “calling,” “inner peace,” and “holy hunches.” Gilley surveys scripture to build a case for the silencing of personal revelations, emphasizing freedom, responsibility, and wisdom in decision-making rather than seeking a word from God. Gilley does well in correcting the imbalance in contemporary evangelicalism, but goes to the other extreme in describe the complete silence of God outside of scripture and natural revelation. While correct to warn the church about the dangers of subjectivism, Gilley’s scholarship (biblical and historical) leaves much to be desires. D ( ) no reviews | add a review
We live in a world of communication -- telephones, the internet and satellite serve to connect people all over the world. Still, communication is messy business. Poor call quality, dropped lines and misdials are all too common and frustrating ... and that is before we get to try and understand what the other person is really saying. Perhaps this is how we feel about communicating with God. When the Bible was seen as the central means of dialogue it wasn't so bad, but the new and 'improved' methods popularized by modern movements and mystics have disillusioned many individuals. The quest to 'discover the will of God', discern the mysterious promptings of the Spirit and open the floodgates of divine communication are all hot topics in popular Christian culture, and cause much unnecessary anguish and confusion.But what does the Bible say? Dr Gary E. Gilley shows us, in clear and precise language, what God's Word teaches on this important subject. Essential reading for pastors, teachers, college students, and anyone interested in the Holy Spirit's communication to humanity, Is that you, Lord? will guide you to biblical soundness and Christian sanity.Contents:Pietism and subjective Christianity The Lord told me -- I think ! God's will, lost or foundImpressions and ScriptureFreedom to choose'But what about?'Biblical guidance in practice Conclusion: Confidence in the Word No library descriptions found. |
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