Messages by Desiring God

When the people of God pray together, they look for answers together. We get the help and he gets the collective glory.

Jesus died to meet your needs. He rose to meet your needs. He reigns to meet your needs—and make you happy in him forever.

Signs and wonders are not wrong in themselves, but seeking them could be a camouflage for a wayward heart that refuses to receive the quiet sign of Calvary love.

Deep down we know so much truth that we fear and therefore deny.

The discussion delves into the distinction between prophecy and the reliable guidance of Scripture. It highlights the necessity of practical wisdom and personal reflection in making faith-based decisions. The importance of moral wisdom is illustrated through the Apostle Paul's experiences with the Corinthian church. Caution is advised against overreliance on prophetic messages, advocating for a focus on biblical teachings. Lastly, true discernment is portrayed as a product of spiritual renewal and inner transformation, echoing Christ's character.

Prophecy is prompted and sustained by the Spirit and yet does not carry intrinsic, divine authority.

The spiritual gift of prophecy has not passed away. God uses it for the good of the church until Jesus comes.

James 5 is a rebuke to pastors that never have the faith to heal and churches that don't pray in the spirit of Elijah.

"Gifts of healings" and "workings of miracles" are for the church and the mission of Christ in the world today.

Did the apostles have spiritual gifts that are now obsolete?