HOW TO DISCERN IF YOUR DREAMS/VISIONS ARE FROM GOD

 

Should you trust your dreams? How do you know if a dream is from God, your subconscious, or something spiritual and deceptive? In this video, I Fariza Gulomikova share my personal journey as an ex-Muslim Christian who experiences vivid dreams and how I have learned to discern their meaning through faith, Scripture, and spiritual awareness.

Many people today are searching for answers about dreams, visions, and spiritual experiences. Are dreams messages from God? Can the enemy manipulate your dreams? Or are they simply your mind processing emotions and memories? In this video, I talk about the three types of dreams: subconscious dreams, demonic dreams, and dreams from God, and how to tell the difference. I open up about my own experiences with spiritual warfare, recurring dreams, and even deceptive “counterfeit” dreams that felt real but were not from God. If you’ve ever had intense dreams, nightmares, or spiritual encounters, this video will help you navigate them with wisdom and discernment.

JUST A SIDE NOTE HERE FROM THIS BLOGGER:

This young lady made a good case in sharing her spiritual revelations on this video. However, she did admit that her knowledge is limited and she is still growing in this area with regards to dreams and visions. With that being said, I feel that it's necessary for me to provide my viewers with additional reading material from experts in this field which will provide the viewer advanced theological knowledge in this area of the supernatural realm with regards to dreams and visions. Below I provide several books from reliable sources which you can order online from Amazon.com with their respective links. Be advised that this reading material is part of my library collection. God Bless💗.

BOOK#1

Does God really speak through dreams? Are there such things today as visions?

Absolutely, says author and pastor Jane Hamon. And what is more, God wants you to get the message! This concise guidebook unravels the scriptural meanings of dreams and visions, helping you discern when a dream is a prophetic direction for your life, what to do about a warning, how to recognize false messages--and much more.

In this newly revised and updated edition of her popular book, readers are encouraged to look with new eyes at the biblical basis for this everyday language. It is not complicated, says Hamon. The voice of the Lord is speaking. Don't miss what he is saying.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800797795?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PF0M7YTTPP4R4KFCG7DY&bestFormat=true

BOOK #2

Understanding the Dreams You Dream: Biblical Keys for Hearing God's Voice in the Night not only provides insight into your dreams and life, but also includes a comprehensive dictionary of dream symbols!

You will be guided through the complex world of dreams by a minister with decades of experience receiving, understanding, and interpreting dreams of his own and for others.

I have received many helpful messages from God through dreams. In addition to being helped through my own dreams, I have seen many other people obtain help and comfort by using their dreams as an aid to healing in pastoral counseling.—Ira Milligan

Through Scripture-based meditation, much can be understood about your dreams; but many Christians don't know how to meditate. This problem is addressed in three different ways:

1. • Specific, detailed directions are given on how and upon what to meditate.
2. • Personal examples of dreams from the author's own experiences.
3. • Practical dictionary of symbol definitions is included.

This book presents both normal and not-so-normal dream situations. You will learn that to apply only one type of dream interpretation to all dreams in restricting each symbol to only one possible definition, which is incorrect. And you will learn how to tell the difference between a dream from God—and those from evil sources.

https://a.co/d/07Y4lU6q

BOOK #3

Some of the most exciting, entertaining, and even fearful events we ever witness are not in movies or on television.

They are in our dreams.

Many people believe that God speaks to us in our dreams. Understanding the language God uses in dreams will open a whole new world of understanding His plan for us.

Some dreams are directional, while some instruct us. Some will warn us, while others are the result of too much salsa on the taco!

But how do you tell the difference? how do you know the meaning of things in your dream world? For instance, what do dragons or elevators mean? Is there significance in numbers, letters, houses, and water?

Understanding the Dreams you Dream, Volume II, offers answers to many questions like these. It can unlock the secrets to some of your most puzzling dreams. Most exciting, though, is the possibility that Gods will and His divine blessing for you may be locked up within you dream world!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0768430305?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_06DTGBMD4YJYCJV4XJ0T&bestFormat=true

DEBUNKING JEWISH AND MUSLEM'S OBJECTIONS CONCERNING JESUS DIVINITY AS GOD

 

PART I

Debunking Jewish objections to the divinity of Jesus involves navigating profound differences in interpreting the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) regarding the nature of God, the Messiah, and the incarnation. Jewish theology emphasizes strict monotheism and the incorporeality of God, often viewing the Christian claim of a "God-man" as idolatrous. 

Here is a structured overview of common Jewish objections and typical Christian responses based on Scripture.

1. Objection: "God is Not a Man" (Numbers 23:19) 

Jewish View: Numbers 23:19 ("God is not a man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind") is interpreted to mean that God cannot become human. Therefore, the incarnation is considered impossible and blasphemous.

Response:

• Contextual Interpretation: The verse focuses on God’s faithfulness, contrasting His reliability with human deceptive tendencies. It is not a metaphysical statement prohibiting God from taking human form.
• Divine Anthropomorphism: The Hebrew Bible describes multiple instances where God appears in human form, such as to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre (Genesis 18), or wrestling with Jacob (Genesis 32).
• Omnipotence: To say God cannot become human places a limitation on His power, contradicting the premise of an almighty Creator.

2. Objection: Jesus is Not the Messiah (Failed to Bring Peace) 

Jewish View: The Messiah must be a mortal descendant of David who fulfills specific prophecies: rebuilding the Temple, gathering all Jews to Israel, and ushering in global peace.

Response:

• Twofold Coming: The Hebrew Bible presents two distinct pictures of the Messiah: a suffering servant (Isaiah 53) and a ruling king (Daniel 7). Christians believe these are fulfilled in two comings—the first to deal with sin, the second to establish the kingdom.
• Spiritual Salvation: Jesus fulfilled the prophetic need for atonement and brought inner peace with God, which is a necessary precursor to external world peace. 

3. Objection: The Trinity is Idolatry 

Jewish View: The Trinity ("three in one") violates the absolute unity of God (Shema - Deut. 6:4), and worshipping Jesus is equivalent to idol worship.

Response:

• Divine Compound Unity: The Hebrew word for "one" in the Shema, Echad, can imply a compound unity (like a cluster of grapes) rather than an absolute, solitary unit (yachid).
• Old Testament Hints: Scripture mentions the "Angel of the Lord" (who speaks as God), the Word of God, and the Spirit of God, suggesting a complexity within the Godhead.
• Image of God: Jesus is seen as the visible image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15), not a separate God.

4. Objection: "Son of God" is Metaphorical 

Jewish View: The term "son of God" is used for angels, kings, and the nation of Israel, but never in a literal, divine sense.

Response: 

• Unique Sonship: While the term can be metaphorical, Jesus is called the unique (monogenes) Son, highlighting a unique divine nature that sets him apart from angels or earthly kings.
• Messiah’s Divinity: Old Testament passages suggest the Messiah would hold a divine status, such as Isaiah 9:6 calling the child "Mighty God, Everlasting Father". 

5. Objection: Jesus Contradicted the Torah 

Jewish View: Jesus is considered a false prophet because he violated Sabbath laws (e.g., making paste in John 9:14), which is forbidden in Deuteronomy 13.

Response: 

• Fulfillment vs. Abolition: Jesus declared, "I did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill" (Matthew 5:17).
• Correcting Misinterpretations: Jesus challenged the oral traditions and Pharisaic legalisms, not the Torah itself. He taught that saving lives and showing mercy (compassion) takes precedence over strict, rigid interpretations of resting on the Sabbath. 

6. Objection: Isaiah 53 Refers to Israel

Jewish View: The Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53 is a personification of the Jewish people (Israel) who suffer at the hands of other nations.

Response: 

• Innocence vs. Guilt: The Servant in Isaiah 53 is described as completely innocent and dying in the place of others. However, the Bible describes Israel as a sinful nation (Isaiah 1:4).
• Vicarious Suffering: The Servant dies, is buried, and is raised, which does not fit the description of the nation of Israel.
• Individual Suffering: The context of Isaiah 53 focuses on an individual taking upon themselves the sins of the people.

Key Takeaway

The debate hinges on whether one reads the Tanakh for a solely political, earthly Messiah (traditional view) or as a book predicting a divine, spiritual redeemer (Christian view). Many objections are based on later Rabbinic literature and interpretations that emerged after the first century.

CONCLUSION: WHAT THE JEWS AND MUSLEMS FAIL TO UNDERSTAND IS THE BIBLICAL CONCEPT AND MEANING OF THE WORD GOD. WORDS HAVE DEFINITION/MEANING. AND THE WORD GOD SIMPLY MEANS DEITY! THIS DEITY WHICH WE CALL GOD IS A COMPOSITE OF 3 PERSONS AS HIS PLURAL NAME IN HEBREW ELOHIM CLEARLY REVEALS IN GENESIS 1:1 WHICH FORESHADOWS THE LANGUAGE USED IN JOHN 1:1 &2 "IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD AND THE WORD WAS WITH GOD, AND THE WORD WAS GOD. "HE WAS WITH GOD IN THE BEGINNING". IN HEBREW THOUGHT THE NAME ELOHIM WAS NOT JUST A WORD OF IDENTIFYING A PERSON; IT IS A WAY OF REVEALING GOD'S IDENTITY AND DIVINE ESSENCE. ELOHIM IS THE MOST COMMON OF ALL THE NAMES OF GOD, USED 32 TIMES IN THE FIRST CHAPTER OF GENESIS ALONE, AND 2,500 TIMES THROUGHOUT THE TANAKH/OLD TESTAMENT. THE NAME ELOHIM REPRESENTS THE PLURALITY OF GOD'S DIVINE NATURE AS HE WAS KNOWN TO HIS WORSHIPPERS/HEBREWS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.

PART II

Did Jesus ever claim to be God? Yes!  He frequently made claims regarding his divinity, authority, and relationship with the Father that his audience understood as claims to be God. These claims were largely implicit in the Synoptics (Matthew, Mark, Luke) through actions and titles, and more explicit in the Gospel of John, particularly through the use of "I AM".

Key Claims to Deity in the Gospels:

• The "I AM" Statements (John): In John 8:58, Jesus states, "Before Abraham was, I am," directly invoking the divine name of Yahweh from Exodus 3:14.
• Oneness with the Father (John): Jesus explicitly states, "I and the Father are one" (John 10:30) and "Whoever has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:9).
• Authority to Forgive Sins (Synoptics/John): By forgiving sins (e.g., Mark 2:5-7), Jesus claimed a prerogative that, according to Jewish belief, belonged only to God, leading to charges of blasphemy.
• The Son of Man/Son of God (Synoptics): Jesus claims authority over the Sabbath, the right to judge the world, and equates himself with the "Son of Man" in Daniel 7, a divine figure who receives worship.
• The Trial (Mark): When asked if he is the Messiah, the Son of God, Jesus responds "I am" and speaks of sitting at the right hand of power (Mark 14:62), which led to his conviction. 

PART III

Jews and Muslims believe that salvation can be earned by good deeds. False!

Salvation by works is debunked by the biblical principle that salvation is a gift of grace received through faith alone, not earned by human effort (Ephesians 2:8–9). Good works are the evidence or result of a saved life, not the cause. Salvation is a transformation produced by God, not a reward for good behavior. 

Key Arguments Debunking Salvation by Works:

• Works are Evidence, Not Cause: Good works (fruit) follow salvation (the vine) just as branches bear fruit after being attached to the vine.
• Salvation is a Gift: Ephesians 2:8–9 states, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast".
• The Problem of Human Depravity: The Bible describes humans as "dead in trespasses and sins," meaning they cannot produce the spiritual life necessary to save themselves.
• Works Cannot Perfect Salvation: Titus 3:5 affirms that God saves us "not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy".
• Grace and Works are Mutually Exclusive: Adding works to salvation destroys the concept of grace, making salvation a wage earned, not a gift given (Romans 11:6). 

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Anyone interested in sharing the gospel with Muslim friends or understanding the doctrines and historical basis of Islam will appreciate this addition to the popular Reasoning from the Scriptures series. Using an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format, Reasoning from the Scriptures with Muslims covers issues, including...

• Muhammad and Jesus Christ—what are their roles?
• the Quran and the Bible—what kind of inspiration and authority do they have?
• Islam today—what different groups exist, and how can Muslims be reached with the good news?

Each chapter examines a Muslim belief and compares it with biblical Christianity. Readers will find this an invaluable tool for discussing and sharing the words and life of Jesus Christ with Muslim friends and acquaintances.