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What is a person who speaks for God?
A prophet is a man called by God to be His representative on earth. When a prophet speaks for God, it is as if God were speaking (see D&C 1:38). A prophet is also a special witness for Christ, testifying of His divinity and teaching His gospel. A prophet teaches truth and interprets the word of God.
Who claims the son of God?
Jesus
Jesus is called the “son of God,” and followers of Jesus are called, “sons of God.” As applied to Jesus, the term is a reference to his role as the Messiah, or Christ, the King chosen by God (Matthew 26:63).
Who was the first to speak of God?
The first to write (that we know of) about the Christian God was Moses. His God is the same God. On the other hand Job seems to be the most ancient character mentioned in the Bible who spoke with God.
Do prophets speak on behalf of God?
Prophecy might most simply be characterised as “human speech on behalf of God”. This presumes that the prophet knows what to say on behalf of God, and thus we can identify at least a two-stage process of reception and transmission.
How can we speak with God?
Whatever seems most respectful and effective for you and your personal relationship with God is fine. You can pray with your eyes open and your head high just as it’s fine to pray kneeling and silent. It’s common to recite some traditional prayers out loud, but it’s also very common to pray silently to yourself.
Who was the first person to talk to Jesus?
Though we know more about his brother Peter, it was Andrew who first met Jesus. One day, Andrew was with John the Baptist when they encountered Jesus, whom John proclaimed was “the Lamb of God.” After spending time with Jesus, Andrew went to tell Peter of his discovery.
Why do some people claim to speak with God?
People who claim to speak with God are in the grip of psychotic meanderings or they simply want to Many religious, drunkards, addicts, fools, and just plain nuts claim to speak for God but whatever the claims, they fall mostly on deaf ears.
Will we be used by God to speak his word of Love?
That we will be used by God to speak his Word of Love in Jesus to those who need to hear the sound of God’s voice. We are people who know we are not worthy, nor are we all that articulate.
Do you hear God’s voice when you make a decision?
Most people want to hear God’s voice when they are facing a decision. If only God would speak to them and tell them which choice to make or which direction to embark upon.
How does God Speak to us today?
The primary way that God speaks to us today is through His revealed, written Word. When we want to hear God’s voice, the Bible is where we should look. Most of the will of God for our lives is already fully revealed in its pages, and it is simply a matter of our obedience to it.