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Originally Posted by Timmy

Do you have special powers that let you know when you read truly inspired scriptures, or fake ones?

I believe that there is a witness in the Spirit to a Scripture's truth. Remember, sometimes something can be "truth" and not be "fact". For example, the story of the Little Boy Who Cried Wolf. Is it "inspired" by God? Who knows if God inspired the writer of the story. Was there ever a real little boy who cried wolf? Probably not. But does the story relate a valuable truth? Yes. The "inspiration of God" can be found and felt in many different books and articles. For example, I felt the inspiration of God all over Dr. Seuss's book, Oh the Places You'll Go. lol

Can you know the difference between a random hunch (even if it turns out to be true) and God's still, small voice?

I believe that God speaks to us in many different ways. It depends on the person. Sometimes it's a "still small voice". Sometimes it's an "inner prompting" or "impression". Sometimes it's through dreams and visions. And since God resides in us... who is to say... maybe our "random hunches" aren't so random.

Can you tell the difference between a delusional person and a true prophet?

Sometimes. Sometimes not. I'd say examine the fruit. Does the person build up, bring hope, bring healing, bring forgiveness, bring grace? Or do they tear down, bring dread, bring cursing, bring unforgiveness, bring condemnation? Are their followers like Jesus? If not... I'd say that's a pretty good indicator that one is dealing with a false prophet.

Do you know when someone gives you a word of knowledge that it is the real thing or fake, even if it is a correct guess?

I think a Word of Knowledge truly speaks for itself. However, it is up to the individual to receive a Word of Knowledge. It can be rejected.

Do only Christians have these special powers? Only Oneness Pentecostal believers?

No. And no.

Well... a born again Christian receives their "powers" from the leading of the Holy Spirit. The human spirit has a degree of intuition that it brings to the table. And yes, there are darker forces that can impart a certain level of power and ability.

I don't believe that God is so wrapped up in our Christologies... as long as we acknowledge the divinity that resides in Jesus. In essence both Trinitarians and Oneness Christians believe that Jesus is God. However, the question between both Christologies is "How is Jesus God?" I believe that to God all of this is non-sensical debate.

All of that is just my opinion.