Satan’s number one weapon is deception. The Church’s number one need is discernment. The Discerner will take you on a journey of discovery into God’s revelation for us today!
What is “prophetic revelation” from God? And what is the believer’s role in receiving and activating it? James Goll, author of the best seller The Seer, explains that although some believers are especially gifted as prophets, every follower of Jesus receives the gifts of revelation and discernment. And every believer needs to use them! In fact, without discernment and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, we cannot progress in our use of any of the gifts and callings.
With clear explanations, scriptural illustrations, and real-life contemporary stories, Goll demonstrates how we can receive revelation through the natural senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste – and how to open ourselves up to the comparable supernatural senses through which God wants to speak. He also removes uncertainty about how to discern revelation and test the spirits, so that every believer can fulfill their ultimate purpose: extending Jesus’ powerful kingdom on earth.
The Discerner is both a wonderful introduction to the prophetic lifestyle and a challenging call for those already immersed in prophetic revelation.
Table of Contents:
Foreword by Lance Wallnau
Introduction: The Plumb Line
Section 1: Receiving Revelation
Chapter 1: Surrendering Your Senses to the Holy Spirit
Chapter 2: Seeing: “The Eyes of Your Heart”
Chapter 3: Hearing: “Whatever He Hears, He Will Speak”
Chapter 4: Feeling: “From the Heart Flow the Issues of Life”
Chapter 5: Tasting, Smelling, and Other Leadings
Chapter 6: Knowing: The Sixth Sense
Section 2: Discerning Revelation
Chapter 7: Testing the Sprits: “Do Not Believe Every Spirit”
Chapter 8: The Spirit of Deception: Seductive and Manipulation
Chapter 9: Exposing Demonic Influences: Setting the Captives Free
Chapter 10: Staying Out of Satan’s Traps: Wisdom for Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Chapter 11: Creating a Safe Place: Cultivating a Culture of Wisdom and Faith
Chapter 12: Revelation’s Ultimate Purpose: The Word Becomes Flesh
Recommended Reading
Additional Resources by James W. Goll
About the Author
Endorsements:
I just finished reading James Goll’s new book, The Discerner, and – wow! Let me say it this way: there are many books about hearing God’s voice, but this goes way deeper, gifting you from the riches of James’s life experience and prophetic ministry. It gives you a road map for navigating how to manifest the revelation you receive, and letting God change your n=very nature in the process. James is an encyclopedia of revelation and supernatural materials, and this book is like a capstone of all his previous wonderful works on revelatory gifting. I highly recommend it, and I immensely enjoyed it!
Shawn Bolz
Discerning of spirits is one of the nine gifts of the Holy spirit Paul lists in 1 Corinthians 12:7-11. It is the Holy Spirit-inspired ability to distinguish between the operations of the Holy Spirit a demon spirit, and the human spirit. Discerning of spirits is especially helpful in prophecy, where we need to test the spirits to see if they are of God (1 John 4:1). It’s also vital in spiritual warfare so that we accurately determine what we’re battling instead of just beating the air through guessing games (1 Corinthians 9:26).
James Goll’s latest book equips the body in discernment. Given the goings-on in the world and in the church, this book is right on time. Readers will understand, with clarity, how to press in to the gift of discernment to test the spirits. I thank God that James wrote this practical book. It is truly for such a time as this.
Jennifer LeClaire, Senior Editor, Charisma Magazine
About the Author:
James W. Goll is the president of God Encounters Ministries and has traveled around the world sharing the love of Jesus, imparting the power of intercession, prophetic ministry, and life in the Spirit. He has recorded numerous classes with corresponding study guides and is the author of more than forty books, including The Seer, Releasing Spiritual Gifts Today, and The Lifestyle of a Prophet. James is the father of four wonderful children with a growing number of grandchildren, and makes his home in Franklin, TN.
