We need to distinguish the purpose of God for the Old Testament Prophets and the New Testament Prophet and those who prophecy.
God raised up Prophets to Israel to speak God`s word concerning their sin and what Judgments God would bring. The Prophets would also bring messages of comfort telling Israel of God`s future plans for them. Prophets of Israel also spoke judgments of God upon the nations.
Then when Jesus ascended to the Father He was made Head of the Body. He then sent His Holy Spirit to build up and mature the Body. The Lord then gave of Himself in 5 different ministries - Apostle Prophet, Shepherd, teacher and evangelist. These were to equip the believers for the work of the ministry. (Eph. 4: 11 - 13)
So, obviously there is a difference between the OT and NT Prophets and their function. To try and compare OT Prophets with today`s Prophets is not valid.
Note - the office of a Prophet functions to a greater sphere than that when someone just prophecies.
God raised up Prophets to Israel to speak God`s word concerning their sin and what Judgments God would bring. The Prophets would also bring messages of comfort telling Israel of God`s future plans for them. Prophets of Israel also spoke judgments of God upon the nations.
Then when Jesus ascended to the Father He was made Head of the Body. He then sent His Holy Spirit to build up and mature the Body. The Lord then gave of Himself in 5 different ministries - Apostle Prophet, Shepherd, teacher and evangelist. These were to equip the believers for the work of the ministry. (Eph. 4: 11 - 13)
So, obviously there is a difference between the OT and NT Prophets and their function. To try and compare OT Prophets with today`s Prophets is not valid.
Note - the office of a Prophet functions to a greater sphere than that when someone just prophecies.
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