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Expert: - 10/19/2006


Question
Do you believe that God speaks directly to us today, or did His revelation cease with the New Testament? Or does your church fall somewhere in the middle, believing that God may choose to speak to some men, but not most? If you believe He still speaks to us, in what way?

Answer
Go spoke directly to all mankind in the Jesus era [Jesus was and is the Word of God -- see John 1].  So, God's official word to all ended with Jesus and His apostles.  However, God still commuicates with individual persons  -- He does this through his grace inspiring us to believe and to act; He may also on extraordinary occasions, convay a special message to chosen persons.
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Best wishes, Jack.

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Edward Bode

Expertise

Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

Experience

I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

Organizations
Catholic Biblical Association

Publications
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

Education/Credentials
Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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