How does God SPEAK to you personally? &nbsp;

1091 posts

7/24/2007 5:38 pm

through the bible, music, the preacher at church, sometimes my family, somethimes through thoughts.

wpx1 replies on 7/24/2007 8:58 pm:
How about most of the time, throughout the day?

Also, Explain through thoughts.

Thanks!

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wpx1

2708 posts

7/24/2007 8:51 pm

To everyone:

Thank you, but some answers are vague enough that they could mean almost anything.

Please explain.
Details about HOW.

Especially what occurs in the heart and mind, etc., although a revelation, prophecy, Word of Knowledge, and Word of Wisdom are fine to add too. The key parts are HOW and PERSONALLY.

Thanks!

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Italian_sister

1788 posts

7/24/2007 9:36 pm

Okay, I will give you an example. A friend of my granddaughter was considering having an abortion. She came to me and ask for prayer and advice on what to say to her friend. I had just finished a church wide study on the Purpose Driven Life. I believe it was the second chapter that addressed the issue of unplanned pregnancies. I prayed that she would see how God created each child with great love and for a special purpose. She had the abortion anyway.

Much later I asked my granddaughter if my book had been returned. It was not. Another year or so passed and this young lady and I were at the same party at my granddaughters. I thought, now I can ask for my book back. I walked up to Amy and opened my mouth to ask and as clear as day I heard the Lord tell me "No you don't!" Instead I ask her if she had had a chance to read any of the book and invited her to visit my church. She was pregnant again and very excited. She hasn't made it to my church yet, but I am still praying and accepting that I will never have my book back.

Does this satisfy your questioning mind?

Save the earth. It's the only planet with Chocolate!

wpx1 replies on 7/27/2007 2:02 am:
LOL. No. LOL.

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joyful0061

2958 posts

7/25/2007 7:33 am

He is my friend, and there fore we talk like frinds, that's all

Annie

What God does in our lives during the waiting period is just as important as what we are waiting for.
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CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS

wpx1 replies on 7/27/2007 2:02 am:

Cool. And you hear Him how?

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joyful0061

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7/27/2007 2:42 am

wantingperfectX replies on 7/27/2007 11:02 am:

Cool. And you hear Him how?

You want to know everything, don't you?

He is always with me, we talk, he makes me feel good, comforted and cared for me, there is no need, I have, that he cannot meet. Just the knowledge that he hears me and is with me gives me peace and joy in my heart.

It is hard to explain, you have to feel him and hear him in your thoughts.

Bless you

Annie

What God does in our lives during the waiting period is just as important as what we are waiting for.
John Ortberg

CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS

wpx1 replies on 7/31/2007 4:27 pm:
Yep. Yep.

So, you're talking about God, not a boyfriend? LOL. (Not making fun of you.)

People put their arms around & hug. People cook meals for another. People make music, and we may hear with our ears, and/or feel the physical vibrations. People say "I love you", or "How are you doing?" etc. For most people, God is far less "tangible" than this, if clearly discernable at all.

God is--or so many are led to believe--usually invisible, and not always (if ever ) physically tangible. So, how does He do these things? See my post just below for more about what I am looking for. Thanks!

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wpx1 replies on 7/31/2007 4:28 pm:
Amen.
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Italian_sister

1788 posts

7/27/2007 4:48 am

LOL NO LOL

What more do you want?

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wpx1 replies on 7/31/2007 4:21 pm:
Compliance! LOL. See next post.

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wpx1

2708 posts

7/31/2007 4:10 pm

If more answer, or you want to update yours--

I was kind of hoping for a more in-depth dialog. But to get to that point would require clarity for those not experiencing what you are experiencing. For example,

Explain it as you might to a person who has zero religion experience. Be factual. Feelings, impressions, etc., may be okay for the person experiencing them, but actual details of how it works may interest those who have not had that experience.

God, or YHWH elohim, spoke in the past to people in such distinct ways that they could write down verbatim what was said to them. We read such dialogs in the Bible. How they heard or got the message is not always explained, though occasionally it is. In order to get words verbatim, one must somehow see or hear these words.

Some questions that might help us to wrap our heads around what I am hoping for here--

Does God only give you impressions? Or something more?

If you heard a verbal voice with your ears, Why (if you know ), and What was the import?

What KIND of communication is it?

Do you get distinct words? How? Where? (When? )

Visions? (not dreams ) Explain how this occurs (eyes open, shut, like it's projected in the air or on the wall, awake, asleep, semi-conscious, just waking, etc.).

How do you get communication while you're walking, driving, working, etc.?

Do you hear in your mind specific directions, like, Left, Right, stop, wait, call, don't speak, or a million and one other instructions, etc.?

How often do you hear a thought or voice inside that is not your own mind?

How can you clearly distinguish between the two?

What does the thought or voice SOUND like: Your own thoughts? A masculine voice? A feminine voice? Is it always the same? Or does it sometimes sound different? If it sometimes sounds like your own thoughts, how often does it? (And how do you tell the difference? )

Off topic, but related--

Why do you believe it is God, and not some other "spirit" or being pretending to be a messenger of Light (or "angel", etc.)?

How do you know WHO is communicating with you? (or do you? )

Are you ever concerned that it's just you?

Ever concerned that you're losing it?

Afraid that people will think you're nuts?

Do you "offer up the SACRIFICE of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of the LIPS that give Thanks to His Name {{ YHWH}}"? (lips here, mind you, not thoughts ) --Hebrews 13: 15.

Hopefully those questions help to spark clearer communications about our experiences, so that many may understand, and to help us do what Paul and John wrote--

"Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits...". --1John.

"Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith; prove your own selves!" --2Cor.13: 5a.

Thanks for your input!

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NiteSkyStargazer

853 posts

8/18/2007 8:07 am

I love this post and will have to check back for future responses...much to ponder here
Personally I believe "we are to be ever mindful" No, I do not think there are burning/talking bushes No, I do not think voices come down out of clouds Yes, I do believe God speaks to our heart...He plants thoughts & ideas He allows 'things to happen'...I do not believe in coincidence...my girlfriend calls it Christadence.
You need to quiet your mind and seek
blessings. C

wpx1 replies on 9/1/2007 6:45 pm:

Thanks! I could wish for more dialog here, but alas, so few on BigChurch these days, and my Blog Posts are not particularly popular. Oh well. Thanks again.

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1015 posts

9/3/2007 9:24 am

Quoting The1Firecracker:

Through everything and that still small voice!

I have even heard the voice of my guardian angel! His name is Miciah

My spirit guide is George, but I have no idea why I know that.

I think spirit guides are talking to me more than god is.

One time I was about to drive through an intersection and
I heard a voice in my head say "Turn Right!" I turned right
and a car came speeding through the intersection and would
have hit me if I hadn't turned right.

Another time when I was a teenager, I was walking alone
in a not so nice part of town and two men started to approach
me. An overwhelming feeling came over me and I heard..felt.. run...danger. I yelled go away and ran across the street.

I am looking into adopting a child from the foster care
system and have been praying about which one to choose. I
get bits and pieces of knowlege and feelings about the
children. Each child has a profile on a website and one
child had monarch butterflies on her profile. You know
I have seen at least 20 monarch butterflies in the past
week! Maybe it is a coincidence, but I think the spirits
are guiding me.

I also get vibes about people all the time. There was
this professer in school that I just could not stand!
I couldn't even be in the same room with him because he
gave off the most unpleasant, hostile vibe I have ever
experienced.

I have tried to visualise my spirit guides and angles,
but haven't had any sucess. All I get are feelings.
I hope that answers your question.

wpx1 replies on 9/3/2007 4:28 pm:
Interesting.

Read all of this, please, before responding.

I don't suppose that most who call themselves Christian will mention "spirit guides". Some would refer to the Holy Spirit leading them (if they HAVE the Holy Spirit, which many believers do not ). Some may believe an "angel" spoke to them. But you probably can expect people to jump all over the phrase spirit guides. Now, some questions about that--

Who do you think these "guides" really are? (Not just names, but histories.)

And why do you suppose they don't have something better to do with their time than to watch us? Even if sometimes or frequently their ideas appear to be beneficial to us, are their reasons for being involved with us entirely selfless? And if not, then what are their other, even ulterior motives? (Unless possessed, it appears that everyone has motives.)

And why do people trust them, listen to them, let them guide or direct or even rule? (We don't usually trust someone without getting to really know them first, ESPECIALLY with important life decision.)

It's great that a VOICE may have saved your life, but are you always hearing the same VOICE? Calling them guides plural should or may imply not. Then, there are more than one who seem to have part or all of their day wrapped up in "Human affairs".

Then there are those invisible beings that many are willing to call demons, devils, the Devil, Satan, unclean spirits, familiar spirits, impure spirits.

WHY REALLY are any of these beings wrapped up in "Human affairs"? There may be something--other than our edification--that they are getting out of it. And if so, WHAT?

"And for Your pleasure, they are and were created".

"... every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew -- for YHWH elohim had not {{yet}} caused it to rain upon the earth, and {there was} not {{yet}} a Human to till the ground. ... YHWH elohim formed Man... Then YHWH elohim planted a garden... and there {{YHWH elohim}} put the Human who had been formed. ... YHWH elohim took the Human, and put him into the Garden of Eden to tend and take care of it".

" And for Your pleasure -- SYNONYMS: pleasure: noun. 1 she smiled with pleasure HAPPINESS, delight, joy, gladness, glee, satisfaction, gratification, contentment, enjoyment, amusement. 2 his greatest pleasures in life JOY, amusement, diversion, recreation, pastime; treat, thrill. 3 don't mix business and pleasure ENJOYMENT, fun, entertainment; recreation, leisure, relaxation; informal jollies. 4 a life of pleasure HEDONISM, indulgence, self-indulgence, self-gratification, lotus-eating. 5 what's your pleasure? WISH, desire, preference, will, inclination, choice. ¶ PHRASES: ¶ take pleasure in we're still healthy enough to take pleasure in our retirement years ENJOY, delight in, love, like, adore, appreciate, relish, savor, revel in, glory in; informal get a kick out of, get a thrill out of. with pleasure certainly I can give you a ride, with pleasure GLADLY, willingly, happily, readily; by all means, of course; archaic fain. -- they are and were created".
--Rev. 4: 11.

Y-H-W-H {{elohim}}, "What is Man, that You are mindful/take thought/think of him?"
--Psalm 8: 4a.

What and Who are THEY (all )? And,

WHY? REALLY?

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1015 posts

9/3/2007 6:16 pm

Plenty of Christians believe in Spirit guides, you just haven't had
the opportunity to talk to those Christians. Your spirit guide is
probably trying to talk to you, but you aren't listening.

wpx1 replies on 9/10/2007 4:17 am:
> but you aren't listening.

And is this a revelation? or an assumption?

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wpx1 replies on 9/10/2007 4:20 am:
Please respect me.
Thank you.
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1015 posts

9/12/2007 12:41 pm

what???? sorry wantingperfectx..I don't understand you. sometimes
the written word is too one dementional to really get your point
across.

wpx1 replies on 9/12/2007 5:12 pm:

You said, sounding like you were speaking to me directly, "you aren't listening". Is that respectful? Or do you have some special revelation about me to say it? Taking a cue from your handle, I responded with, "Please respect me".

As for "spirit guides", I was hoping to stop other members from coming down all over that idea in my Blog Post here, which they would if I didn't at least say something (and if they saw it ).

Now, as for authenticity: Plenty of people call themselves Christian who are not. And as one who has been in touch with several Christian ideas that date back to the very first century writers, other than Gnostics, etc., the idea of such guides is not readily found. So, while you may think that plenty of people believe in "spirit guides", and some of them may call themselves Christian--and/or Buddhist, Islam, Universalist, or whatever--it doesn't necessarily follow that such a belief is Christian or Scriptural.

Since the Bible speaks of following Christ, and "walking in THE Spirit"--and seems to indicate that this is the Way of the Faith--and then also warns against certain kinds of interactions with spirits, even with angels (believe it or not ), I know that there would be many would would think the idea of spirit guides is unScriptural at best, and demonic at worst.

But, to be fair, and to hopefully avoid some kind of debate from others on my Blog Post, will you please list for me authoritative references as to the Biblical/Scriptural practice of "spirit guides", and also, if possible, references to the first century Church following them? Verses from Scripture would be great for starters. Thanks.

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9/13/2007 12:45 pm

I didn't mean to disrespect you, I just meant being a Christian
requires a certain amount of faith without proof. I don't care
if people don't agree with what I believe. I believe what I
believe and no one is going to change my mind. I dislike talking
to a lot of people on this website because they are very
fond of attacking people who do not believe exactly what they
do. That is extremely rude and hostile and I usually block
those people so I don't have to be brutalized by their
hostility. I am not going to defend myself by quoting scripture.
God knows what is in my heart and loves me for who I am.

This thread is getting very boring and I don't want to talk
about it any more.

wpx1

2708 posts

10/20/2007 3:25 am

Quoting Pleaserespectme:

> being a Christian requires a certain amount of faith without proof.

Really? Does it say that in the Bible? I remember reading "... by many infallible proofs/evidences" --Acts 1. And there are more verses like it.

Faith is a gift. --Ephesians 2: 8b.

And a specific Faith comes by hearing, a Word of God. --Romans 10: 17.

> attacking people... rude and hostile... I don't have to be brutalized by their hostility.

Wow. I agree.

> I am not going to defend myself by quoting scripture.

Hmm. If your beliefs are not Scriptural, this might make sense to say. However, if they come from or are taught in Scriptures, then enlightening others could be an honor.

"But sanctify the LORD God in your hearts; and {be} ready always to {give} an answer--to everyone who asks you for a reason of the hope that is in you--with humility, and fear". --1Peter 3: 15

And it is hardly fair to say or even think your beliefs are Scriptural if you don't allow them to be examined according to Scripture. To state them opens them to such Scripture examination. This should be expected.

> This thread is getting very boring.

This sounds like an indirect attack. What was that about OTHERS being rude and hostile? You started by trying to sound fair by saying "I didn't mean to disrespect you", and then finish by doing that very thing??

I didn't anywhere state that you disrespected me; I asked, and allowed you the grace to clarify.

> I don't want to talk about it any more.

This sounds like an an attempt to gain someone's sympathy.

I myself am not trying to offend, only to examine. When you make a statement, expect it to be examined. It's not really fair that others cannot scrutinize what is stated to them. This is what I have been doing here. If you felt attacked or whatever, I am sorry; that was not my intent. Your intuition and inspiration in these specific areas is not accurate.

Based on your responses and statements, I believe it would benefit you to more-closely examine your own beliefs, where they came from, and why. Most of us don't do this enough, I believe. And many do it even less. It is not good.

Some verse excerpts along those lines:

"These were ... noble ..., in that they received/believed the Word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, to see whether those things were really so." --Acts 17: 11.

"Let us search and try our ways...".

"Search me O elohim, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts; and see if there is any hurtful way in me...".

"The unexamined life {belief } is not worth living {believing }" --Socrates?

"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the Faith" --2 Corinthians 13.

"Guard me from presumptuous sins...". --Psalm 19: 13.

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10/20/2007 3:35 am

Correction. Actually, I didn't state or ask. Technically, I requested that you respect me. I didn't imply that you weren't doing so, but I left that possible interpretation open, allowing you the grace to clarify.

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honest35

10/20/2007 1:34 pm

Wow, talk about someone getting offended by simply asking a question.

When faced with a problem needing solving:
First to prayer. Then I will ask for others prayer and input. I look for confirmation in what I have heard from the LORD.

I need more income in my house. I can go full time, yet the fear of turning into those who work there scares me.
However, I see what they are, and have the Love of God to guide and protect me.
So, after much prayer and discussion I have a great peace about it.
God is in front of me.
He will make my enemies my footstool.
The peace He brings is the key to what to do, for me.

You bring interesting subjects up. They are deep, and even I don't have an answer.
It is a personal relationship, different for everyone.

God Bless.
Your sister in Christ,

Jenn
This is perfect. Thank you

Your sister in Christ

Jenn

Kymm

677 posts

10/31/2007 1:47 pm

Yes, I have heard God loving voice. He specks to me through the Holy Spirit,(Holy Ghost). Sometimes, I hear his voice right behind my right ear. One time he spoke to me, the words came out of my belly button, he said in a very loving voice, Say you are not wanted hear, the holy spirit was taking me, through some deliverance.

Sometimes if I'm not tune into him totally he strongly places thoughts on my heart, and in my mind, if I try to ignore them, my stomach feels like it's grieving (feeling really sad, inside).

Don't kick the donkey
Numbers 22 v 22

wpx1 replies on 11/1/2007 12:29 am:

I'm sorry. I don't understand.

2nd paragraph seems kinda clear, but 1st paragraph not so certain.

"Say you are not wanted here"?? "Say, 'You are not wanted here'"?? Here not hear? However I look at it, I still don't get it.

BEHIND your right ear??
Out of your belly button??
Is this humor?

There have been some strange ways of communicating in the Bible; that's for sure.

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Kymm

677 posts

11/1/2007 4:01 am

No humor,

very serious

"Say you are not wanted here" Those are the words, the Holy Spirit told me to say.

Sometimes I hear God voice in my right ear. It feels like, getting a hug, and someone whispering in your right ear, with the warm breath and everything.

Don't kick the donkey
Numbers 22 v 22

wpx1 replies on 11/2/2007 4:09 am:

Could you please explain? I don't understand.
Thx.

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wpx1 replies on 1/26/2008 3:46 am:

Are you sure it wasn't "Say, 'You are not wanted here'"?

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12/2/2008 11:47 pm

ok...was looking for a post to comment on since you have been so nice to me commenting on some of mine... and i thought this was it. But i was having troubles. So i saw ur list of suggestions to help us wrap our brains around what you had hoped for from posters....and I knew i could do it then....and yet...

I think i will go find another one to post to.

If this happened to me, it would be through a "feeling" is all. You know something is true, cause of how you feel about it or toward someone. Anything more than this through dreams (while sleeping).

Interesting post. I might come back later and skim better over some of the responses. Take care

12/2/2008 11:54 pm

you want details i think too...here's you one.

I had just went to bed one night right. Good mood/had been joking around with G (my soon to be ex) and all this. Talking stops. I'm laying there and all of a sudden i feel sad AND i think of a friend. It's hard to describe, but I could tell the sadness was associated to my friend. Wasn't sure what was wrong, just I felt my friend was sad for some reason. I find out later when i wrote him -- the family dog that the whole family loved very much had recently past away.

That's one example of what i mean by a "feeling". Was it comin from God or the guy --- i don't know....so maybe God doesn't really talk to me like ya'll think He talks to ya'll.

Going to find a better post to comment on...I'm sure i'll find one I can do....won't i?

12/2/2008 11:58 pm

by the way -- after skimming posts. Music could be one. MAYBE.

Signs too -- all kinds of signs. Your car breaks down, you don't take a trip! You just won 100 lottery ticket - you see someone with a "written sign" asking for help. Signs -- all kinds of signs.

12/3/2008 7:53 pm

by the way --- what is the picture of in the top post of this blog/thread?

and while it popped back in my head --- where is the picture/what is it of ur main picture. It kinda looks like a water sprinkler park area. Is it? I first thought you/someone was ice or roller skating...but i think looking at it a bit more it's one of them big water sprinklers like at a carnival/amusement park/water park or even a downtown sqaure or public park center.

Merlinhawk

1998 posts

12/3/2008 10:17 pm

Quoting wpx1:

Does God only give you impressions? Or something more?

If you heard a verbal voice with your ears, Why (if you know ), and What was the import?

What KIND of communication is it?

Do you get distinct words? How? Where? (When? )

Visions? (not dreams ) Explain how this occurs (eyes open, shut, like it's projected in the air or on the wall, awake, asleep, semi-conscious, just waking, etc.).

How do you get communication while you're walking, driving, working, etc.?

Do you hear in your mind specific directions, like, Left, Right, stop, wait, call, don't speak, or a million and one other instructions, etc.?

How often do you hear a thought or voice inside that is not your own mind?

How can you clearly distinguish between the two?

Why do you believe it is God, and not some other "spirit" or being pretending to be a messenger of Light (or "angel", etc.)?

How do you know WHO is communicating with you? (or do you? )

Are you ever concerned that it's just you?

Ever concerned that you're losing it?

Afraid that people will think you're nuts?

Do you "offer up the SACRIFICE of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of the LIPS that give Thanks to His Name {{ YHWH}}"? (lips here, mind you, not thoughts ) --Hebrews 13: 15.

Hopefully those questions help to spark clearer communications about our experiences, so that many may understand, and to help us do what Paul and John wrote--

"Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits...". --1John.

"Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith; prove your own selves!" --2Cor.13: 5a.

Thanks for your input!

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This is the 3:10am post wpx was referring to.
He's obviously referring to his time zone.
It's worthy of bumpage to page 2.

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Merlinhawk

1998 posts

12/3/2008 10:20 pm

There's pretty much the same question on someone else's blog.
I have the same answer for you, which is:

"God speaks to me through any of His creations, whether that be other humans, animals, plants, outer space, my mind, my emotion, my body, etc.
Over half the time 'other people' means the Bible.

I've found that the key is not through what God speaks to me but rather how do I discern it's Him speaking (instead of anyone else) to me through any of those sources."

I am a free Christian thinker,
"I will fight for your right to be wrong!" << S.G. Tallentyre

wpx1

2708 posts

12/14/2008 2:18 pm

Quoting Merlinhawk:

> how do I discern it's Him speaking (instead of anyone else) to me through any of those sources.

Exactly. That's one of the reasons I posted this Blog post here in the first place.

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12/16/2008 6:53 am

pointoflight2008 asked elsewhere:
"how did my examples of communicating to God sound?"

Was this question in reference to a different blog? Which one? If it's how one communicates TO God, I can comment on that, but I don't know what examples were being referred to. I'd rather not mix Blog topics, and would prefer to comment there--if there is a there, lol. Which Blog was that?

This blog HERE is how God might SPEAK to a person personally. Regarding that--

I'd rather not comment too much on what people might think is God speaking to them.

But I can say I believe most people do hear all kinds of stuff in their minds that is not God.

And, it is less likely that people will be hearing much from God if they are not born of the Spirit.

Many people who have believed either had/have not been born of the Spirit, or have/had not had the Spirit fall on them so that they were filled with the Spirit. So, I often think of asking a person Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed? And if you think the answer was or might be yes, then, What was the "manifestation of the Spirit" at that time? If the person's experience wasn't nearly obvious regarding the Spirit, if there was no clear manifestation, then I usually think that they probably have/had not.

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