A quote from the CHRISTIAN CLUB OF C.F at BIBLE STUDY & MEDITATIONS:
"We see Prophecy in the Bible both in the OT and NT, and in the OT the Prophets communed with God; they told the message and mind of God, prophesied events to come, were teachers, and had powers by God in certain things. In the NT we now have the full Word of God and the Holy Spirit when "born again", so that is our primary source; and prophecy is essentially for the saints now as a gift of insight, discernment, a spiritual guide, understanding more of the mind, meanings and purpose of God, His will, and seeks to maintain His testimony in the world (ref. Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12:4-12; Eph. 4:4-13; etc.). A few saints are called to this needful work, which speaks of principles as well as facts.
One can see this gift manifest over time in the assembly of saints as a few of the "holy priesthood" (note 1 Pet. 2:5 & 9) speak out in Bible studies (provided that is allowed in the assembly --since not all assemblies allow the priesthood of all saints).
We can be thankful God has provided for His saints in every age to know Him and His ways. We need to be full of care that men are not allowed to rise up and presume to claim all the spiritual gifts as theirs."
"We see Prophecy in the Bible both in the OT and NT, and in the OT the Prophets communed with God; they told the message and mind of God, prophesied events to come, were teachers, and had powers by God in certain things. In the NT we now have the full Word of God and the Holy Spirit when "born again", so that is our primary source; and prophecy is essentially for the saints now as a gift of insight, discernment, a spiritual guide, understanding more of the mind, meanings and purpose of God, His will, and seeks to maintain His testimony in the world (ref. Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12:4-12; Eph. 4:4-13; etc.). A few saints are called to this needful work, which speaks of principles as well as facts.
One can see this gift manifest over time in the assembly of saints as a few of the "holy priesthood" (note 1 Pet. 2:5 & 9) speak out in Bible studies (provided that is allowed in the assembly --since not all assemblies allow the priesthood of all saints).
We can be thankful God has provided for His saints in every age to know Him and His ways. We need to be full of care that men are not allowed to rise up and presume to claim all the spiritual gifts as theirs."
