Does God still speak to us today?
Yes — most clearly and reliably through the Bible, his written Word. God also leads through prayer, wise counsel, and circumstances, but every impression should be tested against Scripture, which never changes and never misleads.
The Bible presents itself as God's primary, settled way of speaking: 'All Scripture is breathed out by God' (2 Timothy 3:16), and Hebrews opens by saying God 'has spoken to us by his Son.' When Christians ask whether God still speaks, the firmest answer is yes — open the Bible, where his voice is clear and unchanging.
Scripture also describes God leading his people in other ways: through prayer, the inner prompting of the Holy Spirit, the counsel of wise believers, and the doors he opens and closes in providence. Many Christians sense God's guidance through these means.
The key safeguard is that everything must be tested against the Bible. God never contradicts his written Word, so any impression, feeling, or supposed message that conflicts with Scripture is not from him. The surest way to hear God today is to read, study, and obey the Word he has already spoken.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.