There is certainly a lot in the Word of God about dreams and visions.

In the
research that I have done, dreams are mentioned about 122 times in the entire
Bible. The trance is mentioned about 4 times. Visions are mentioned about 101
times.

In the Greek language of the New Testament and the Hebrew language of the Old
Testament the word “dream” is translated simply to dream, or a dream. In the Greek
language, the word “trance” is translated as a displacement of the mind. In the
Hebrew language the word “vision” is translated in several ways. One is a view, an
appearance, a shape. Another translation is a dream, revelation oracle, a sight,
or a striking appearance. Another translation is to gaze at, mentally perceive,
contemplate, behold, prophesy, see. A last translation found is mentally to dream
or a seer.

In Webster’s Dictionary the definitions for these very same words are as follows:

Dream: A series of thoughts, images, or emotions, occurring during sleep.

Trance: A state of partly suspended animation or inability to function.

Vision: Something seen in a dream, trance, or ecstasy. A supernatural appearance

that conveys revelation.
Prophetic Dreams
Anyone can have a prophetic dream from God. The purposes of these dreams are
varied, but usually concern things of direct relevance to the dreamer. For
example, Joseph had dreams concerning his future, and Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar
had dreams concerning the future of their countries.

The meanings of prophetic dreams and visions are not apparent, and require an
interpretation. The Bible calls them 'dark sayings'. And he said, Hear now my
words, If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him
in a vision, and will speak to him in a dream. My servant Moses is not so, who is
faithful in all mine house. With him I will speak mouth to mouth, even apparently,
and not in dark speeches. God is able to give understanding to people concerning
these dreams. The Bible says that the meaning of prophetic dreams belongs to God
(Genesis 40:8). This is most evident in the case of Daniel when King
Nebuchadnezzar forgot his dream and required his wise men to tell him the dream
and it's meaning. Only God knew the dream and could reveal it to Daniel.

Warning Dreams
Warning dreams in the Bible are straight forward. But God came to Abimelech in a
dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman
which thou hast taken, for she is a man's wife. The angel of the Lord appeared
unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother,
and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will
seek the young child to destroy him. Dreams Concerning the Will of God Dreams
concerning the will of God are similar to warning dreams, where God or an angel
appears and clearly says what a person should do. But when Herod was dead, behold,
an angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the
young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead
which sought the young child's life.

Dreams Caused by the Business of the Day

Maybe the main reason Christians don't study dreams is that the Bible dismisses
many common dreams and warns against false and misleading dreams. For a dream
cometh through the multitude of business. This verse means that dreams may simply
reflect the busy day that you had. For in the multitude of dreams and many words
there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God. This verse warns against
getting caught up in common dreams. There are many dreams you don't have to pay
attention to, and spending a lot of time trying to understand them might not get
you anywhere.

False Dreams
When a person wants to believe something they may very well have a dream that
tells them what they want. Then they begin to believe in their dream, considering
it a spiritual revelation. This seems to be the basis for false dreams and false
prophesy. For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; let not your
prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither
hearken to your dreams which ye caused to be dreamed. For the idols have spoken
vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort
in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because
there was no shepherd. If you study dreams from a Christian biblically sound
perspective; I believe God ( James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of
God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given
him.) will give you understanding of the interpretation, and also wisdom to tell
which category a dream falls under. Follow the Acts 2:38 message, and God bless
you!