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The speaker believes that God understands their personal experiences and makes decisions for them.
The speaker believes that God understands their personal experiences and makes decisions for them.
True
The speaker had multiple experiences where God spoke to them directly.
The speaker had multiple experiences where God spoke to them directly.
False
The speaker was with their son when the traffic cop informed them of the accident.
The speaker was with their son when the traffic cop informed them of the accident.
False
The speaker's son was killed in a car accident.
The speaker's son was killed in a car accident.
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The speaker always follows their impressions from God.
The speaker always follows their impressions from God.
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The speaker believes that experiencing God's guidance is necessary for faith and godliness.
The speaker believes that experiencing God's guidance is necessary for faith and godliness.
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The speaker's experience was a direct revelation from God.
The speaker's experience was a direct revelation from God.
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The speaker's wife was attending a Sunday School teachers meeting when the accident occurred.
The speaker's wife was attending a Sunday School teachers meeting when the accident occurred.
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The speaker had homework to complete on the night of the accident.
The speaker had homework to complete on the night of the accident.
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The speaker believes that false teachers can perform miracles in Jesus' name.
The speaker believes that false teachers can perform miracles in Jesus' name.
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According to Dr. Thomas, spiritual gifts can be categorized into five groups.
According to Dr. Thomas, spiritual gifts can be categorized into five groups.
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The ability to trust God to do something spectacular belongs to the category of gifts of supernatural power.
The ability to trust God to do something spectacular belongs to the category of gifts of supernatural power.
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Fung is clear about the cessation of gifts of supernatural power.
Fung is clear about the cessation of gifts of supernatural power.
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Tongues are categorized under gifts of direct revelation according to Fung.
Tongues are categorized under gifts of direct revelation according to Fung.
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The gift of tongues is viewed as a revelatory gift where direct revelation from God comes through speaking in a language to another person who needs to hear the message.
The gift of tongues is viewed as a revelatory gift where direct revelation from God comes through speaking in a language to another person who needs to hear the message.
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The word of wisdom and the word of knowledge are categorized under endowments for ministry and word by Fung.
The word of wisdom and the word of knowledge are categorized under endowments for ministry and word by Fung.
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Didactic speech refers to the ability to take the truth and apply it very specifically.
Didactic speech refers to the ability to take the truth and apply it very specifically.
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The gift of biblical counseling is an example of the gift of the word of knowledge.
The gift of biblical counseling is an example of the gift of the word of knowledge.
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Charismata and latent talents are terms used to describe the same thing.
Charismata and latent talents are terms used to describe the same thing.
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The gifts of supernatural power ceased with the apostles.
The gifts of supernatural power ceased with the apostles.
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God makes mistakes in the transmission process of His word.
God makes mistakes in the transmission process of His word.
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The argument about limited atonement is relevant to the transmission of God's word.
The argument about limited atonement is relevant to the transmission of God's word.
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The speaker believes that God's voice can be heard audibly, guiding individual decisions.
The speaker believes that God's voice can be heard audibly, guiding individual decisions.
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The speaker does not expect God to providentially lead in their life.
The speaker does not expect God to providentially lead in their life.
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The idea of God pressing or impressing something upon a person is a false notion.
The idea of God pressing or impressing something upon a person is a false notion.
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The speaker is certain that every impression is a direct word from God.
The speaker is certain that every impression is a direct word from God.
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The prophecy proves that someone is being led by the spirit.
The prophecy proves that someone is being led by the spirit.
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The speaker denies the possibility of God working in the heart through impressions and desires.
The speaker denies the possibility of God working in the heart through impressions and desires.
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The speaker believes that God's leading is always accompanied by a sense of absolute certainty.
The speaker believes that God's leading is always accompanied by a sense of absolute certainty.
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The speaker's decision to attend seminary was a direct result of God's audible voice.
The speaker's decision to attend seminary was a direct result of God's audible voice.
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Study Notes
The Power of God in Revelation
- The power of God in revelation should not be demeaned or minimized, as it is a powerful and authoritative message from God.
- The argument that there could be no mistake in the transmission process of God's word is valid, as God is perfect and does not make mistakes.
The Spirit's Guidance
- The Spirit speaks to us through impressions, which are not necessarily authoritative words from God, but rather a guidance or leading.
- Impressions can be understood as God working in our hearts, using thoughts, advice, counsel, and desires to guide us.
- We can be sure that God is guiding us in hindsight, but it's not always clear in the present moment.
Personal Experiences
- The speaker shares a personal experience where they felt impressed by God to take a certain action, which led to a positive outcome.
- The speaker emphasizes that this experience was not a revelation, but rather a providential guidance from God.
Spiritual Gifts
- The speaker categorizes spiritual gifts into four categories: regulatory, concocting, supernatural, and natural gifts.
- The speaker references Dr. Thomas' book, "Understanding Spiritual Gifts", which explains the different types of spiritual gifts.
- The speaker notes that Fung's understanding of tongues places it in the category of inspired utterance, which is a revelatory gift.
Gifts of Supernatural Power
- Fung recognizes gifts of supernatural power, including miracles, healing, and faith, which are truly supernatural.
- The speaker notes that Fung also recognizes natural qualities intensified by the Spirit of God, such as administrative leadership and practical assistance.
Endowments for Ministry and Word
- Fung categorizes endowments for ministry and word into didactic speech, inspired utterance, and revelatory gifts.
- The speaker notes that Fung places wisdom and knowledge under didactic speech, whereas Dr. Thomas places it under revelatory gifts.
Charismata and Latent Talents
- The speaker notes that charismata and latent talents are separate from the gifts of the apostle, which ceased with the apostolic era.
- The speaker emphasizes that non-spectacular gifts, such as intensification of natural qualities, are still active and important in the church today.
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Description
Discussing the concept of God's revelation and atonement, with a focus on the limitations of human understanding. Exploring the idea that mistakes cannot occur in divine transmission.
