What is the point in being a prophet?

[Hawkins]

of course you can tell who has authentic gift!

we do not know prophets only from the Bible

if scripture states someone is a prophet...meaning those in the Bible, why would we need any other authentication?

the prophets did not know they were contributing to the OT, so I don't find you are offering a viable disagreement

discernment and a working knowledge of the truth...from scripture...can easily determine the truth



really? you do not have any actual idea about that. the Bible itself says they were called by God and they usually state 'the word of the Lord came to me'

the op is not a prophet and the US is not mystery Babylon

I already provided you with an NT verse. That's the way how God's message is confirmed which the OT never mentioned. In OT God speaks face-to-face with Moses, God speaks with other prophets using dreams and visions (but how?). No more details are given.

You have no idea how God can confirm His messages in an unambiguous manner, before I showed you Acts 14:3. You are still clueless about how dreams and visions can be shown in the same unambiguous manner.

 

[LaurenTM]

I already provided you with an NT verse. That's the way how God's message is confirmed which the OT never mentioned. In OT God speaks face-to-face with Moses, God speaks with other prophets using dreams and visions (but how?). No more details are given.

You have no idea how God can confirm His messages in an unambiguous manner, before I showed you Acts 14:3. You are still clueless about how dreams and visions can be shown in the same unambiguous manner.

you have one very bad presumption, don't you...actually, YOU have no idea what I do and I do not know

you provided me with one verse...and God has provided me with 66 books and good teachers and His Spirit

I would say you are sadly outnumbered

I would not be calling this fellow a fake prophet if I knew nothing

what I know is between me and God and the people who know what I know...

you don't know what I know

when was the last time you spoke with God face to face? or even thought you heard His voice

most people want a supernatural experience...I will tell you that unless you hear Him first in the written word, whatever you hear outside of that, is not God

again, this person is not a prophet

 

[miknik5]

Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.
Acts 15:32


After we had been there a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Acts 21:10

No more prophets. Only witnesses who hold to the testimony of JESUS

There is NOTHING that needs to be added to the story of mankind's salvation. God did not leave anything out in the story of mankind's salvation in, by and through HIS SON

There are no more prophets in the sense of foretelling, but only forth telling

 

[miknik5]

The message has not changed, but to express it meaningfully each culture needs its
own language. This is why a living witness is so important to bridge the gap.

After reading this thread, I wonder how you as a "prophet" see yourself differently than
any other christian? If there is actually no difference why did you start this thread?

GOD's SPIRIT does not change. And those born of HIS SPIRIT speak the same language. From generation to generation

And the HOLY SPIRIT glorifies the SAME ONE. From generation to generation until the year of God's favor is complete

 

[NarrowRoadDisciple]

No more prophets. Only witnesses who hold to the testimony of JESUS

There is NOTHING that needs to be added to the story of mankind's salvation. God did not leave anything out in the story of mankind's salvation in, by and through HIS SON

There are no more prophets in the sense of foretelling, but only forth telling

There are still prophets in the new covenant that have the same purpose that the prophets in the old covenant had..... to warn God's people to turn away from their sin and error. This is the main purpose of the office of prophet in the new covenant, and yes, there are still prophets today. Most will not come outright and proclaim to the world that they are prophets, since there is always going to be opposition, just like the people of Israel opposed God's prophets in the OT. However, their purpose stands and God does use them... They are just perhaps not charismatic fortunetellers

 

[BenFTW]

There are still prophets in the new covenant that have the same purpose that the prophets in the old covenant had..... to warn God's people to turn away from their sin and error. This is the main purpose of the office of prophet in the new covenant, and yes, there are still prophets today. Most will not come outright and proclaim to the world that they are prophets, since there is always going to be opposition, just like the people of Israel opposed God's prophets in the OT. However, their purpose stands and God does use them... They are just perhaps not charismatic fortunetellers

Always with restoration and love in mind. Also...

1 Corinthians 14:3 King James Version (KJV)

3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

 

[miknik5]

There are still prophets in the new covenant that have the same purpose that the prophets in the old covenant had..... to warn God's people to turn away from their sin and error. This is the main purpose of the office of prophet in the new covenant, and yes, there are still prophets today. Most will not come outright and proclaim to the world that they are prophets, since there is always going to be opposition, just like the people of Israel opposed God's prophets in the OT. However, their purpose stands and God does use them... They are just perhaps not charismatic fortunetellers

Please explain further the purpose of a prophet according to the understanding of the New Covenant and what exactly would these prophets of the New Covenant be saying In order to point the people back to GOD

 

[miknik5]

Another question NarrowRoadDisciple

Were the prophets of the Old Testament charismatic fortune tellers?

 

[tanakh]

I know this is my first thread, but I came to this site to ask people's opinions.

God has called me to be a prophet, but I don't understand the point of it. What good is it to know what is going to happen? What good is it to tell people what's going to happen?

When I do tell people what is going to happen, they don't believe me and they come up with any explanation they can to say that what God has shown me will happen won't happen.

Deuteronomy 18:21,22 gives the test of a prophet: "[SUP]21 [/SUP]You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” [SUP]22 [/SUP]If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed." I will pass that test when what God has shown me comes to pass. The only problem is that when what I say comes to pass, there will not be anyone alive or on this forum to verify it.

Even the most devout Christians on this forum will not be able to accept what I have to say. God is going to do a thing so great and terrible that you cannot even fathom it, let alone accept it. And again I ask, what good is it for me to tell anyone? I fear, and think I know deep down in my heart, that God has raised me up to be the unheard prophet: a raving madman preaching from the street corner about what He is going to do and that no one will listen or heed my warning. And then it will be too late.

there are no Biblical type Prophets around today but there are plenty of false ones. They write sensational books,have their own TV shows and run around the world misleading thousands. Their point is to make large Profits.

 

[LaurenTM]

there are no Biblical type Prophets around today but there are plenty of false ones. They write sensational books,have their own TV shows and run around the world misleading thousands. Their point is to make large Profits.

when Paul said to covet the gifts and he wished all would prophesy, they seem to think it to mean become a fortune teller.

anyone can prophesy in the sense Paul is using that word...he did not mean become another Jeremiah or Isaiah

when they start cursing you if you deny their so called gift, you see what they are really on about

Benny Hinn has cursed those who oppose him ...in front of millions of people...he is disgusting!

Benny Hinn, for example, has given multitudes of prophecies NONE...NONE at all...that have come to pass...does anybody sit up and take notice...well, those not his follower...but otherwise, it is business as usual. pay for his private jets and his special suits with the little symbol on them..

he should be stoned for his false prophesying...if he wants to be a prophet so much

and the same goes for the rest of the pack

 

[Stunnedbygrace]

VoiceInTheWild,

I didn't get back in here for quite a while.
Would you be willing to answer some questions for me? To have a conversation with me?
I have received some confirmations from the Holy Spirit of some coming things, but I have to actually work very hard not to add some of my own supposings to the things He has confirmed to me over and over. I lament this, but I have not always been extremely careful to separate what He has actually confirmed from what I think, suspect or suppose. I can tell you what I carefully do to separate these things from each other so that I am careful to note what I am wondering about and what He has definitely confirmed to me.

I can discuss with you here or in pm's. Whichever you would prefer. I too have wondered what is the purpose for Him confirming to me some things to come. I would like to talk with you about exactly how the Spirit confirms a thing to you and see if it is anything like how He does it with me. Maybe we could help each other. So if you are willing, I promise I will not flay you.

 

[voiceinthewild]

VoiceInTheWild,

I didn't get back in here for quite a while.
Would you be willing to answer some questions for me? To have a conversation with me?
I have received some confirmations from the Holy Spirit of some coming things, but I have to actually work very hard not to add some of my own supposings to the things He has confirmed to me over and over. I lament this, but I have not always been extremely careful to separate what He has actually confirmed from what I think, suspect or suppose. I can tell you what I carefully do to separate these things from each other so that I am careful to note what I am wondering about and what He has definitely confirmed to me.

I can discuss with you here or in pm's. Whichever you would prefer. I too have wondered what is the purpose for Him confirming to me some things to come. I would like to talk with you about exactly how the Spirit confirms a thing to you and see if it is anything like how He does it with me. Maybe we could help each other. So if you are willing, I promise I will not flay you.

PM me and I will speak with you. I'll pray that the Lord guides me in how to respond to you and to lead you on the right path according to His word and His Spirit. That's all I can do - I'm no fortune-teller or seer and I've never claimed to be.

But I do love those who put the Lord Jesus first and are all about Him. May His name be glorified above all the Heavens and the Earth and may all the world know that He alone is God! That is the desire of my heart

 

[PeterJens]

No more prophets. Only witnesses who hold to the testimony of JESUS

There is NOTHING that needs to be added to the story of mankind's salvation. God did not leave anything out in the story of mankind's salvation in, by and through HIS SON

There are no more prophets in the sense of foretelling, but only forth telling

Scripture contradicts you statement. I listen to scripture and not people such as yourself.
Most of the ministry of prophets is to share Gods encouragement about the current situation.

I think you have miss-understood the role of prophets in the church. A prophet is an opportunity
for God to speak. What you appear fearful of is the claim scripture can be added to.

 

[miknik5]

Scripture contradicts you statement. I listen to scripture and not people such as yourself.
Most of the ministry of prophets is to share Gods encouragement about the current situation.

I think you have miss-understood the role of prophets in the church. A prophet is an opportunity
for God to speak. What you appear fearful of is the claim scripture can be added to.

Oh I'm not fearful of anything. I know that HE will send "prophets" and that the blood of every "prophet" will be avenged

It's just that I know what these to the world"prophets" will be testifying of

And what they say and testify of (as HIS WITNESSES) will make manifest if they were truly sent by GOD to speak THE TRUTH or not sent by GOD and do not speak the truth

 

[miknik5]

I have another question for voice in the wild though

Is that where GOD brought "the basket"?

 

[LaurenTM]

I'm no fortune-teller or seer and I've never claimed to be.

well that's not true

God has called me to be a prophet, but I don't understand the point of it. What good is it to know what is going to happen? What good is it to tell people what's going to happen?

 

[PeterJens]

I know that HE will send "prophets"

So you have changed what you believe, fine by me. All I was saying prophets were
in acts and the early church.

And I agree that testing everything is our guide. The Lord does not contradict His
earlier witness. Amen.

 

[miknik5]

There are still prophets in the new covenant that have the same purpose that the prophets in the old covenant had..... to warn God's people to turn away from their sin and error. This is the main purpose of the office of prophet in the new covenant, and yes, there are still prophets today. Most will not come outright and proclaim to the world that they are prophets, since there is always going to be opposition, just like the people of Israel opposed God's prophets in the OT. However, their purpose stands and God does use them... They are just perhaps not charismatic fortunetellers

And what will these prophets sent by GOD who does not change say TODAY?

 

[miknik5]

So you have changed what you believe, fine by me. All I was saying prophets were
in acts and the early church.

And I agree that testing everything is our guide. The Lord does not contradict His
earlier witness. Amen.

Quotes sir are around the word "prophet" for a reason. When you only offer half of what I said you distort whst I 'said.

Please don't

I know perfectly well what I said and meant

Even if you don't. Therefore be clear and offer all of what I have said or don't talk until you ask me to clarify since you do not understand

 

[miknik5]

Always with restoration and love in mind. Also...

1 Corinthians 14:3 King James Version (KJV)

3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

And how is restoration accomplished?