Types of Visions
Exploring ways God communicates through visions in Scripture.
Open Vision
Seen while awake and aware.
“The heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.” – Ezekiel 1:1
“I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne…” – Isaiah 6:1
Dream Vision
Occurs during sleep.
“God came to Abimelech in a dream by night…” – Genesis 20:3
“An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream…” – Matthew 1:20
Inner Vision
Spiritual impressions within the heart or mind.
“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened…” – Ephesians 1:18
“Did not our heart burn within us…” – Luke 24:32
Trance Vision
Experienced in a deep spiritual state.
“He fell into a trance and saw heaven opened…” – Acts 10:10-11
“I was in a trance in the temple…” – Acts 22:17
Symbolic Vision
Filled with symbols requiring interpretation.
“I saw… a woman clothed with the sun…” – Revelation 12:1
“Daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind…” – Daniel 7:1