Bible Question:
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 |
Bible Answer: 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! :-) |