Dallas Willard is professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California. He is the author of The Divine Conspiracy, The Spirit of the Disciplines and Renovation of the Heart.
A Word from the Author Preface 1. A Paradox About Hearing God Why do people say they hear God but so few can explain it? 2. Guidelines for Hearing from God What are some common misunderstandings? Hearing God in Scripture: 1 Kings 19:2-18 3. Never Alone How is God with us? 4. Our Communicating Cosmos Does God really talk to people? Hearing God in Scripture: 2 Kings 6:11-17 5. The Still, Small Voice and Its Rivals How has God spoken to people before? Hearing God in Scripture: Proverbs 20:27; 1 Corinthians 2:9-13, 15-16 6. The Word of God and the Rule of God What part does God's Word have in everyday reality? Hearing God in Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6; 119:89-91 7. Redemption Through the Word of God How does hearing God lead to character transformation? Hearing God in Scripture: Romans 5:10-11; 6:4, 8-11 8. Recognizing the Voice of God How do we know we are hearing God and not our own voices? Hearing God in Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 9. A Life More Than Guidance How do we learn to listen to God? Epilogue: The Way of the Burning Heart Appendix: Key Questions and Answers Notes Scripture Index