What does the Bible say about visions?

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The Bible teaches that visions may reveal God’s purposes, but they must be tested by His written Word and never treated as a substitute for it. Joel 2:28 foretells the Spirit’s outpouring, including dreams and visions, fulfilled in the gospel age. Daniel 7:13-14 records a heavenly vision of the Son of Man receiving an everlasting kingdom, pointing to Christ’s sovereign reign. Habakkuk 2:2 shows that God’s revelation was to be plainly recorded, while Revelation 11:2 portrays God’s rule and preservation amid judgment. Because false spiritual claims exist, 1 John 4:1 commands believers to test every spirit by the apostolic gospel.