Bible Question:
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 |
Bible Answer: you are write these are prophets but there are not two prophets there are different level of prophecy. |