Yes, dreams and visions can still occur today, but they must be tested and judged by the Word of God. In both the Old and New Testaments, God used dreams and visions to communicate with His people, reveal His will, and give warnings or encouragement.
Joel 2:28 prophesies:
“And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”
Peter confirms this was fulfilled at Pentecost (Acts 2:16–17), yet it doesn’t limit such experiences to the early church alone. However, in every case, God’s revealed Word is the final authority.
Hebrews 1:1–2 says:
“God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son…”
This does not mean God no longer uses dreams or visions, but that Scripture is complete and authoritative. Any dream or vision must be consistent with the Bible.
1 John 4:1 instructs:
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God…”
Dreams can also come from the flesh or even from deception. Jeremiah 23:25–28 warns of false prophets who claim to have dreams but speak lies.
“The prophet who has a dream, let him tell a dream; and he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully.”
God may still use dreams and visions today for confirmation, encouragement, or warning, especially in places where the gospel is not widely preached. But they are never equal to or above Scripture. God’s Word is sufficient.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 affirms:
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God… that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Experiences should never be the foundation of faith. The Bible must always be the lens through which we interpret any dream or vision.