The Word
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret [things belong] unto the LORD our God: but those [things which are] revealed [belong] unto us and to our children for ever, that [we] may do all the words of this law.
God's word is His special revelation to us about Himself, his redemptive plan, and salvation through Jesus. Creation itself indirectly communicates to us about God's existence but will not tell you that Jesus came to die for our sins. We get to know that through God's word.
Through God's word, you can actually know who He is, what purpose He carries for this world, and what He desires for you to know. This word was handed to us through the prophets who received it directly from the Lord by dreams and visions.
Anything you need to know for you to believe about God is in His word. It's sufficient for us to believe that He exists and has good plans for us. Any attempt to go above it may land one into err. For that reason, you need to study God's word yourself. If you want other people to explain him to you, they will only tell you what God has revealed to them. How about you get it directly from Him?
We thank God for dreams and visions, but let the Word be the final authority by which you know God.
Further scriptures
Matthew 5:17-18 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
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