Asi dice el Señor: Cómo discernir cuando Dios nos habla a través de otra persona

by John Bevere

¿Cómo se da cuenta usted cuando es Dios quien está hablando?

Hoy día hay una insaciable hambre por la palabra profética del Señor. Los cristianos están prisioneros por recibir "palabras del Señor" y compartirlas. Junto al genuino deseo por lo real, viene también la vulnerabilidad a los ministerios proféticos falsos o excesivos.

Con mucha frecuencia, los "profetas" modernos corren a través de nuestras iglesias, fraternidades y hogares, dando palabras casi como adivinos. Pero, ¿es realmente Dios quien está hablando?

En este penetrante y revelador libro, el respectado autor y maestro John Bevere comparte con
No sólo aprenderá cómo reconocer la voz del Señor más claramente, sino también tendrá más confianza para manejar de manera adecuada las verdaderas palabras proféticas. Si tiene hambre de conocer a Dios más plenamente, si alguna vez se le ha profetizado o ha sido usado en el ministerio profético, entonces querrá leer ¿Así dice el Señor?

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Theology, Faith, Christianity, Christian Living

240 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999

About the author

Marked by boldness and passion, John Bevere delivers uncompromising truth through his award-winning curriculums and bestselling books, now in more than 60 languages, including "The Bait of Satan," "Drawing Near" and "Driven by Eternity." He is an international speaker and co-host of "The Messenger" TV program broadcast worldwide.

John enjoys living in Colorado Springs with his wife, Lisa, also a best-selling author and speaker, and their four sons.

Reviews

[Eric Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bevere writes from experience and a Pentecostal perspective with considerable wisdom and insight. He sites numerous examples of ‘prophets’, preachers, etc. giving words of wisdom, prophecies, words of knowledge that have been shown in time to be erroneous. He lists practical ways to discern whether a word from another, even given in an authoritative tone, is from God or not.

Genuine words of ‘guidance’ will come from a position of humility, gentleness, through the Holy Spirit and be proven out in time to be accurate. They will bring forth good fruit, not divorce or division or confusion. He finds that false prophecies often appeal to people because they feed peoples' secret desires and motivations for gain and promotion. He warns about those who go about advertising their prophetic gifts and seek prestige.

Coming as I do from a non-Pentecostal but evangelical background that believes deeply in the Word and the Spirit, many of the terms were unfamiliar to me. The sting of Jezebel, etc. In our circles and with our historical background in the great men of faith we would rather frame ‘prophecy’ as guidance that we test by whether it is biblical, fits our gifts and abilities, demonstrates wisdom, has the stamp of other godly and wise men to affirm it. "In the multitude of godly counselors is safety."

There is much here with which all evangelicals can agree. Non-Pentecostals will learn from this book to be more appreciative of that segment of the Body of Christ. We all affirm, as he says on p158, “the love of truth sharpens our discernment and keep us error free.’

[Marissa Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

As usual John Bevere is always bold when it comes to speak the truth of God's Word in accordance with the Scriptures. Not all so-called well-known Prophets/Prophetess speak the truth of God's Word but from their very own inspiration to cater to the carnal desires of men.
This is when we need to be vigil whenever a person says he/she receives the Word from the Lord.
"A man of God is not what he preaches but what he lives; his message is no greater than what he is. God finds vile our fleshly appetites and desires. When we seek to please ourselves or others more than we seek to please God, we fall prey to the danger of divination, and even worse to become a false prophet."

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for everyone involved or even interested in prophetic ministry. Full of warnings and guidelines based on scripture, with practical examples demonstrating how individuals moving in false or fleshly prophetic giftings have severely damaged people's lives.

I reread this book every couple years to stay humble and focused in seeking to truly hear the Lord before prophesying.

[Joel Toppen · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of John Bevere’s best works. Deals with matters that remain relevant two decades since its original publication.

[Karla Bowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have enjoyed most books by John and Lisa Bevere, so I was not afraid to pick this up without even being aware of its contents. This book was one I feel I needed just now. Discernment is so important when someone speaks a word they believe is from God. It is so necessary to know when God has really spoken or when it is just the inspiration of man.

[Isaac Mauricio Conde Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book.

It exposed the false prophets and prophecy that from a place of judgment but from the Bible itself. The book looks to protect the church from those who self call prophets and they are looking their own interest.

Also the book provides a guide for those who love and those who have the passion for the prophetic to do it in the way that is written in the Bible.

[Paul Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciated this book as a sound challenge to the anti-screening of prophecies in the charismatic space; especially at a time when everyone claimed to be speaking from God. It was a good encouragement to be discerning.

[Carly Leigh Forbes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Informative

I found this book very informative on a subject I know nothing about but found this book very confusing so I am going need to do a study on this book and do further reading on this subject

[Karen Ruiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

John Bevere nos abre los ojos a las palabras proféticas de una forma incómoda y correcta. Es una guía (un poco pesada, mayormente recomiendo para líderes) de cómo debemos tomar las palabras proféticas. Encantada con la lectura.

[Maddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knowledge You Can Use

Read this and learn the truth about false prophecy and protect yourself against the deceptive ways of the enemy, even the elite! Arm yourself today!

[Rick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

[Angeline Gallant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every Christian should read this book.

[Josiah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful, convicting and challenging book. Insightful and timely for today.

[Betsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book more than I expected to. I think the church tends to gloss over many of Jesus' warnings about being deceived. Or, as a lifelong Christian, I say, "It won't happen to me." But Bevere shows how important it is that we are on our guard, testing the things we hear against God's Word. The book started off strong, and the end got a little slower for me. But overall, a good read.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books on the prophetic and a major encouragement to walk in the fear of the Lord when ministering prophetically. I'd encourage anyone in or around prophetic ministry to read it!!!!!

[Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

...more from the soul than from actual revelations and experiences. I read the book ten years ago and this is the impression that remains.

Just great ... now I have to read it again just to see whether these thoughts are right...

[Ront]

Interesting but a hard read.

[Pen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is everything that follows the words "Thus Saith The Lord" really from God. How to know.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's a very awesome book and it's a eye opener too...

[Jeremyh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr Bevere helps you to understand What many hear from the pulpit or in the street or on tv may not be from the Lord after all.

[Bev J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Set me free from the words of others that sometimes will ring in your ear for years.

[Leonel Tang · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was great... gives you perspective and tools to not be fooled by anyone...

[Jawana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Book.. very informative

[Sara J. (kefuwa) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thumbs up.

From the writer of "Bait of Satan"