Summary of "God Speaks Though Your Conscience – Andrew Wommack @ Chicago GTC 2023 - Session 1"

Overview

Andrew Wommack preached at Chicago GTC 2023 about how God speaks to people and how to learn to hear and obey His voice. Central thesis: God speaks continually, but the most basic, foundational channel is the conscience. If you ignore or sear (deaden) your conscience, you block more specific ways God speaks (the Bible, your born‑again spirit, the Holy Spirit/gifts).

God speaks continually; the conscience is the foundational channel. Compromise of the conscience blocks more specific forms of guidance.

Key points and practical advice

Four progressive ways God speaks

Andrew outlined four progressive channels (to be covered across sessions):

Conscience — the most basic; every person has one.
The Word of God — the Bible.
Your born‑again spirit / fruit of the Spirit.
The Holy Spirit — baptism and gifts (including speaking in tongues) for specific guidance.

How to treat your conscience

Recognize the conscience as a God‑given witness that either accuses (condemns) or assures (gives confidence).
Don’t deaden or sear it; scripture warns of a “conscience seared with a hot iron.” Each compromise builds a layer of insensitivity.
If your conscience condemns you, repent and “purge” it by confession and accepting forgiveness so faith doesn’t become shipwrecked (see 1 Timothy 1:19; Hebrews 9–10; 1 John 3).
Aim to “exercise a conscience void of offense” — turn from sin quickly and maintain assurance before God.

Practical steps Andrew urged listeners to take

Stop over‑exposure to worldly media and voices that reinforce fear, unbelief, and negativity.
Start obeying the basic promptings of your conscience — don’t skip foundational obedience for advanced spiritual experiences.
If not yet born again, confess Jesus (Romans 10:9 prayer led during the session) and receive salvation.
Ask for and receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:13); expect the normal sign of speaking in tongues; practice thanking God and praying in tongues by faith.
If your conscience is damaged, repent and ask God to quicken and restore it.

Spiritual troubleshooting

If you feel fear, worry, or trauma, ask whether you’re listening to the wrong voices (fear, unbelief, culture) rather than God.
Use Scripture and the Holy Spirit to distinguish God’s voice from strangers’ voices (John 10).
Build spiritual life progressively — ground yourself in your conscience and God’s Word before expecting highly specific guidance.

Biblical and thematic highlights

John 10: sheep know the Shepherd’s voice; won’t follow a stranger.
Romans 1–2: conscience and creation reveal God to everyone; a progression of rejecting God leads to moral decline and a “reprobate mind.”
1 Timothy 1:19; Hebrews 9–10; 1 John 3: assurance of heart; Luke 11:13 on asking for the Holy Spirit.
Genesis: Adam & Eve — conscience/knowledge of good and evil introduced; purpose of conscience.

Warnings and cultural commentary

Andrew warned about cultural trends he sees as deadening conscience (for example, normalization of sexual and moral redefinitions). He used Romans 1 to describe a four‑step slide away from conscience/knowledge of God: failing to glorify God, ingratitude, vain imaginations, and ultimately professing wisdom while becoming fools — leading into idolatry and moral decay.
He urged the church to stand for truth compassionately — not to condemn people, but to call sin what Scripture calls sin — and to help people repent and regain conscience and spiritual hearing.

Practical ministry details from the session

Invitation and altar call: led people in a salvation prayer (Romans 10:9 style) and invited those to come forward for prayer.
Led a time to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit and encouraged participants to begin thanking God and to pray/speak in tongues by faith.
Offered a free book on salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit; prayer ministers/teams were available afterward for one‑on‑one ministry.

Anecdotes, metaphors, and illustrative points

Stories used:
- A man at a car service asking to hear God.
- A Princeton graduate who wanted what believers had beyond argument.
- A man reminded of stars over L.A. and realizing a Creator.
- Observations from missionary work in Vietnam and Mexico.
Metaphors:
- Conscience as pain (a warning system).
- A ladder (progressive steps) — you don’t skip rungs.
- Searing the conscience likened to cauterizing a wound.
Safety anecdote: a table saw “saw stop” that stops when flesh contacts the blade — used to illustrate the purpose of pain/conscience.

Actionable takeaways

If you’re uncertain of salvation: confess Jesus as Lord and believe He rose (Romans 10:9); seek prayer/ministry.
If you’re a believer and feel spiritually blocked:
- Repent of known sin and purge your conscience (confession, forgiveness).
- Be selective about media and cultural influences — reduce inputs that reinforce unbelief/fear.
- Ground yourself in Scripture and obey small promptings, then expect deeper guidance.
- Ask God for the Holy Spirit and be willing to exercise speaking in tongues as a sign and means of deeper prayer and empowerment.
- Seek personal prayer ministry for healing, restoration, or help receiving the Spirit.

Notable people, locations, and resources mentioned

Speaker: Andrew Wommack (Chicago GTC 2023, session 1)
Other speakers referenced: Jeremy Pearsons (preached earlier on John 10), Bishop E.W. Jackson (scheduled for another session)
Locations and anecdotes: Chicago (GTC), Vietnam, Mexico, Los Angeles (sunset story)
Resources/products: Andrew Wommack’s books (including one referenced with the phrase “Who Told You That You Were Naked” in context), a book on tongues/Holy Spirit offered free, Mark Jones (distributing books/prayer), prayer ministers from Andrew Wommack Ministries.