I have a question:
How is the gift of prophecy used in every day life?
Thanks.
How is the gift of prophecy used in every day life?
Thanks.
Greetings Godschosengirl,Godschosengirl said:How is the gift of prophecy used in every day life?
While I freely admit that men today possess the gift of teaching, exhortation, and evangelism, I don't believe any possess the gift of prophecy. Since we have a completed New Testament there's no further need of additional revelation. God's purpose is to reveal Himself through the Word. In companion to the previous statement I will add that a worthy study of eschatology, one that encompasses all prediction whether fulfilled or unfulfilled, is needed so we can be approved unto God and not ashamed, rightly dividing the Word.Godschosengirl said:I have a question:
How is the gift of prophecy used in every day life?
Thanks.
Do you believe any possess the gift of teaching or exhortation or evangelism?duster1az said:While I freely admit that men today possess the gift of teaching, exhortation, and evangelism, I don't believe any possess the gift of prophecy. Tracey
There are still prophets today Godschosengirl. They prophesise in a like maner to those in the Bible.Godschosengirl said:I have a question:
How is the gift of prophecy used in every day life?
Thanks.
The need for prophets in apostolic times was evident due to the tremendous doctrinal transition from what was commonly believed by the Jews to what constituted the Christian faith. The New Testament wasn't written immediately and there was great need for an authoritative source of revelation of the will of God. The gift of prophecy was possessed by some during that time and their message revealed the will of God which otherwise might have been unknown, but that need was eventually met by the written New Testament.Then why not prophecy?
What is your understanding of prophecy?
Well there was prophecy in the OT, in the NT, and Paul lays out instructions on prophecying, and the book of Revelations tells us that there are those who will prophesy during the Great Tribulation:duster1az said:The need for prophets in apostolic times was evident due to the tremendous doctrinal transition from what was commonly believed by the Jews to what constituted the Christian faith. The New Testament wasn't written immediately and there was great need for an authoritative source of revelation of the will of God. The gift of prophecy was possessed by some during that time and their message revealed the will of God which otherwise might have been unknown, but that need was eventually met by the written New Testament.
Prophecy question
I have a question:
How is the gift of prophecy used in every day life?
Thanks.
I find it interesting that Scripture classifies the two as witnesses instead of prophets. I see nothing more than a general forthtelling ministry which testifies to what has already been written? Where is the new revelation?Revelation 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
First, I have already addressed the prophetic ministry in the apostolic era, and I don't question God's power to perform miracles, but simply whether it's His purpose to continue the same manifestation of divine power as seen in earlier times. It's in this light that I interpret (1 Cor. 13:8), where in contrast to the abiding character of love, prophecy and special revelation (knowledge) are said to "be done away with."So show me the verses which shows prophecy has ceased??
Symes: Could you explain further?
21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. II Peter 2:21Dad Ernie said:Greetings Ebb,
How about showing us some scripture to support your contention? IF you know Christ, then certainly the Holy Spirit will have given you the Lord's Word on this subject.
Blessings,
Dad Ernie
Let's examine the scriptures:duster1az said:It's in this light that I interpret (1 Cor. 13:8), where in contrast to the abiding character of love, prophecy and special revelation (knowledge) are said to "be done away with."
With the completion of the New Testament, and its almost universal acceptance by those of God, what is the need for prophets today?