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1 | Are these not prophets? | Job | charis | 33064 | ||
Dear Searcher, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus. Brother, what you said is true. However, may I ask you something? (I have asked others with no answers thus far) In the New Testament, and in the present age, prophets do more than tell the future. Are these not prophets? "But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation." 1 Corinthians 14:3 NASB. I consider this to be a ministry of encouragement to the church. I do not equate prophets with preachers. Of course, a Spirit-led preacher will be exercising the gift of prophecy in the extemporaneous portion of a sermon, and even could do so in his 'prepared' sermon. Also, any good counselor will submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit when bringing God's word of encouragement to those asking fr help or guidance. (a counselor who depends solely on intellect or training is not a 'Christian counselor' but a counselor who is a Christian) I know many preacher that are definitely NOT prophesying! So, how do you measure perfection when it is not telling the future? How do you measure accuracy when you are dealing with the Biblical, prophetic encouragement of the saints? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Are these not prophets? | Job | Searcher56 | 33073 | ||
Charis ... there are two different prophets. Those who edify and those tell the future. On the latter, if one misses even once, they are a false prophet. Also, if one who edifies tells something that isn't based on Scripture ... and it is brought to his attention ... and he refuses to correct his way ... he is preaching another gospel. Being a false prophet caused one to be stoned to death. We don't do that today ... so with both they need to leave the church and speak no more prophecy. S |
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3 | Two prophets? | Job | charis | 33111 | ||
Dear Searcher, Greetings to you in Jesus' name! Thank you for your answer! My friend, I wish I could see it, but I don't. Are there really two kinds of prophets? Or are there several kinds of prophecy? Also, do we judge other ministers of the Gospel with the same standard? For instance, preachers are preaching the Gospel to the saints, evangelists preach the Gospel to the lost, a shepherd/counselor speaks the mind of God to those in need of help and direction, and a Sunday School teacher guides the young (in the Lord, or physically) in the paths of God. All are ministers of the Gospel, all are responsible to bring forth the word of God in accord with the Bible. All are saying, in effect, "Thus saith the Lord!" Do we judge the 'other' ministers of the Gospel with the same measure? Or do we weigh the *entirety* of their ministry? Friend (and all the forum saints), I am in no way suggesting that we can lightly hold the Word of God! But this demand for *absolute, 100 percent, accurate perfection* is mocking grace in the church. In addition, it is completely impractical. Those who try to say that they DO use this kind of meter-stick are deluded or hypocrites, IMHO. I am NOT saying that we can accept those who continually prophesy hogwash. (DUH!) I am NOT saying that we need a 'further revelation' of the future of the church. I AM saying that the Bible is done. I AM saying that prophets should take great care when speaking words of guidance and direction, and they should be rebuked if they speak presumptuously. If they continue to do so, they should be barred from further activity. I AM against 'para-church' prophecy, as the great majority is self-serving and the accountability of God does not work in a non-church environment. Sorry to use my reply to you as a 'soapbox!' :-) I really do value your replies, and can see that you 'agenda' is not a hidden one! Blessings to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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4 | Two prophets? | Job | Makarios | 33113 | ||
Greetings, charis! You have expressed some excellent ideas in this thread and in this post, and I agree with you! From one "Greek" brother (makarios) to another (charis)! We have a "trio" of 'Greeks' among us: charis, kalos, and Makarios! :-) |
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5 | Two prophets? | Job | Morant61 | 33124 | ||
Greetings Makarios! Maybe I should change my name to Timotheos! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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6 | Two prophets? | Job | Makarios | 33139 | ||
Greetings Tim! You are one of the few who actually have their name in Greek! :-) Blessings to you, Makarios P.S. Congratulations to the New England Patriots! |
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