Your Sons & Daughters Shall Prophesy - Prophetic Gifts Today In The New Testament Church

Christ's Continuing Voice in the Church

We are convinced that the Holy Spirit speaks today, and wishes so to do, but the Bible makes it clear that the proper gift for this is prophecy. The ability to prophesy extends to all if they have the needed measure of faith. 35 Donald Gee ...Prophecy and other charismatic gifts flourish in an atmosphere of expectant faith.That is, they operate mainly where they are expected by those who receive them. 36 Bruce Yocum Practically everyone who is filled with God's Spirit is able to proph esy on an inspirational level ...especially in a worship service where the Holy Spirit's presence is more easily recognized....The purpose of this type of prophecy is to inspire and refresh our hearts without giving any cor rection or new direction.This kind of prophecy is usually a reminder from the heart of God about his care and purpose for us, and it often emphasizes some truth we already know from the Bible. 37 Mike Bickle Although the prophetic tradition of the OT probably lay behind Pauline understanding, at no point does he understand the prophet to be speaking anything other than an ad hoc word....For Paul it must be "weighed " or "tested." Thus, there is never any sense that a prophetic word was to be raised to the level of "inspired text." 38 Gordon D.Fee What authority does prophecy carry? The same authority as that of any other Christian activity in the church, like leadership, counseling, teach ing....If it is true, it will prove to be true.Spiritual people will respond warmly to it.Wise and proven leaders will approve and confirm it.The enlightened conscience will embrace it. 39 Donald Bridge

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