Synonyms: Seer, prediction,
Related ideas: Inspiration, revelation, preaching, ministry,
Definition: A prophet was a preacher or proclaimer of God's word, however in addition to preaching from the scriptures, was able to speak by direct revelation from God, as moved by the Holy Spirit who imparted
Greek References: propheetees prophet 4396 (Strong), propheetia prophecy 4394, propheetuo prophesy 4395,
Scripture:
Prophecy principles
- Mtt 10:41 “He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive
a prophet's reward... ” - Mtt 13:57 “A prophet is not without honour except
in his own home town. ” - Lke 11:49 “...I will send to them prophets and apostles, and some of them they will kill, and some of them
they will drive out. ” - 1Co 13:8 “...where there are gifts of prophecy, they
shall be done away. ” - 2Pe 1:20-21 “...no prophecy of scripture is... of human will, but men of God [prophets] spoke as they were moved
by the Holy Spirit. ” - 1Jn 4:1 “...test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone
out into the world. ” - Rev 22:18 “If any one adds to the words of the prophecy of this book, God shall add to him the plagues which are
written in this book... ”
- Mtt 11:7-14
John the Baptist. - Lke 2:25-38
Simeon and Hannah. - Acts 21:10-11 Agabas.
- 1Co 12:28 “And God has appointed in the church, first apostles,
second prophets... ” - Eph 2:19-20 “...the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the
chief corner stone. ” - Eph 3:5 “...the mystery of Christ which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets
in the Spirit. ” - Heb 1:1 “Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets in many portions and in many ways. In these last days he has spoken to us through
his Son. ”
Comment: The prophet's preaching is often predictive, and we often think of prophecy as about the future. Indeed, the test of a prophet was that his words prove true (Deu 13:1-5, 18:18-22). However, the work of the prophet was to preach God's word as he or she was moved by the Holy Spirit. The prophet was a “forthteller”, rather than merely a “foreteller”. The prophet's message from God might be as much about the past and present as
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