Discerning “God Told Me” Claims: The Sufficiency and Finality of Scripture

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins addresses a growing issue in modern evangelicalism—people claiming, "God told me." These statements carry emotional and spiritual weight. They influence decisions, shape church culture, and can even become tools of manipulation if left untested. Yet Scripture repeatedly commands believers to test every claim of divine revelation. Drawing from Hebrews 1:1–2, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Jeremiah 23:16–32, and 1 John 4:1, this episode explains why God's revelation is complete and final in Christ, why Scripture is fully sufficient for faith and obedience, and how Christians should evaluate claims of private revelation. Because Scripture is complete, sufficient, and final, all "God told me" claims must be tested by the Word of God. Any message that contradicts, adds to, or bypasses Scripture must be rejected. God has not left His people guessing. He has spoken clearly and finally in His Word. Stay anchored in Scripture. Stay discerning. Learn more about Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/