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1 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | nathanbgerman | 235791 | ||
Why are there no prophets in today's world? Many people seem to say that the reason is because we have the Bible now and no longer need prophets. However, 1 Corinthians 14:5 seems to me to suggest the gift of prophesy should still be possible. By the way, who was the last prophet mentioned in the Bible? | ||||||
2 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | fmp6954 | 235830 | ||
hello Nathan If you notice in 1 Corinthians Paul is speaking to the Christians in Corinth, about spiritual gifts these Christians were coveting the gift of Tongues so Paul is telling them that the gift of Prophesy was the greater gift. So Prophesy was active at that time. but the written Word was not available to them then. Notice in 1 Corinthians 13:8,10 8 Love never fails ; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away ; if there are tongues, they will cease ; if there is knowledge, it will be done away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part ; 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away the Perfect being the word. ( Jesus was perfect and he was the word) So all spiritual gifts ceased at that time. As far as the last prophet goes I don't have a clue. Only Prophets now are false prophets. Thank You fmp |
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3 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | EdB | 235841 | ||
Understand Nathan the comment added to verse10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away "the Perfect being the word. ( Jesus was perfect and he was the word) So all spiritual gifts ceased at that time. As far as the last prophet goes I don't have a clue. Only Prophets now are false prophets." Is the teaching of theological school known as cessationist. That teaching is not universal to Christianity and in fact stands in direct opposition of many theologies. I find it objectionable that is presented here as fact and I believe as such violates forum guidelines. |
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4 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | BradK | 235844 | ||
Hello Edb, Allow me to share my perspective on 2 points: 1. In all fairness, I can find 3 positions regarding the question as to whether God still speaks today: Continuationism- This view holds that miraculous sign gifts are still being given and, therefore, God still speaks directly in various ways today. Hard Cessationism- This view holds that miraculous gifts ceased with the death of the last apostle and the completion of the New Testament. Therefore God does not speak directly to people today. Soft Cessationism- This view holds that miraculous sign gifts could still be given today, but believers need to be careful about outright acceptance of people's claims of possession. I personally would be in the Soft-Cessationist camp. In saying so, I have modified my view from that of a Hard Cessationist over the years from study:-) While this is certainly an important issue and one that carries much emotional baggage, I don't feel it a test of fellowship. It's not a core doctrine of Historic Orthodoxy; 2. Regarding Doc's statement. I realize you find it objectionable, but I don't see any "violation of forum guidelines". While I also don't want to presume to speak for him, he is free to share his view regarding this matter. He did so. You are as well. You did so. I fail to see this as any violation, my friend. Sorry! Doc is not pressing this matter or carrying on with any bias, so beyond your objection to his view, what's the problem? I don't see one:-) May we simply agree to disagree agreeably on this point? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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5 | Why no prophets anymore? | 1 Cor 14:5 | EdB | 235847 | ||
Who said anything about Doc on the forum? What you are bringing up is something that wasn't discussed openly. But now that you did let me respond if I had characterized something pertaining to Reformed Theology that was doctrinally fundamental to their belief system in the manner that Doc did with a doctrinally and commonly held practice of Pentecostalism I guarantee you it would immediately have been censored. |
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