

Can God Be Real and Personal to Me If the Sign Gifts of the Spirit Are Rare?
Apr 10, 2025
Questions arise about the rarity of spiritual gifts and how that affects personal faith. Listeners explore whether believers can suppress the Holy Spirit and the biblical basis for this. The discussion highlights God’s presence through scripture and prayer, rather than relying on miraculous signs. There's a deep dive into 2 Peter 1:21, pondering the nature of prophetic experiences. The podcast also draws parallels between faith and romantic relationships, emphasizing growth through life's challenges.
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Foundation Beyond Dramatic Gifts
- Jess relied on dramatic Spirit gifts for initial faith, but later found them rare or fake, shaking his foundation.
- Greg advises building faith on the gospel truth's consistency, not fluctuating spiritual experiences.
Miracles Rare But God Constant
- Biblical miracles and signs were focused at key historical points, not constant.
- Amy highlights God’s presence and truth remain real even without frequent miraculous gifts today.
Build God Relationship Consistently
- Avoid overvaluing spiritual gifts to make God real; instead, experience God through prayer, Scripture, and His past workings.
- This consistent interaction builds a deeper, more personal relationship than occasional signs.