Bible Question:
Dear prophet ezra brown....Thank you for your quick reply. I, and a number of other Christians on the Forum look forward to your input on biblical questions. I have a question about being "A PROPHET OF THE MOST HIGH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS THE CHRIST". Have you ever been wrong on a prophecy? I know that some churches recognize "prophets" eventhough they have been wrong in their predictions. I also know from my studies that the Biblical Prophets were never wrong. Are todays prophets held to a different standard of accuracy? God Bless....Jensen |
Bible Answer: Dear Jensen, Greetings in the name of Jesus! If I may, I would like to (try to) answers this question, though addressed specifically to another forum fellow. Are Modern Prophets Always Accurate ? I think that modern prophets are about as accurate as historical prophets, providing that 1) they ARE prophets, and 2) they prophesy in the name of the Lord (Jesus). It seems (pardon me If I am wrong) that you are being awfully confrontive in your interrogation of our new forum friend. What is prophecy? Many are hung up on the 'prognosticator' aspect of this ministerial gift. According to my Bible, a prophet is a 'forth-teller' of God's word and will, not *necessarily* a future-teller. "But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation." 1 Corinthians 14:3 NASB. Yes, some prophecy IS speaking of future events. But if we judge a prophet only by his prowess in telling the future, then even some of the Bible prophets cannot yet be judged! (a great deal of the Book of Revelation has not yet happened) It seems that the real question is, "Why are so many charlatans called prophets?" The answer is that people are gullible, yea, even Christians. And some people are pusuing (and achieving!) personal gain from religion. Should we hold false prophets accountable? We would be charged with murder if we did! :-) Maybe also we should hold the *listeners* of false prophecy accountable, too! A modern prophet must be held to the same standard of wisdom, patience, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit as historical prophets. Please remember that we do NOT have a record of every word that Isaiah spoke. We have the God-inspired record of his prophecies spoken in the name of the Lord! I would imagine that Isaiah (and all the other prophets were careful and patient to wait until they clearly heard from God before they 'shot their mouth off.' If only today's servants with this gift would do the same! Peace unto you in Christ Jesus, charis |