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

Contents

Part 4 Chrisfs Continuing Voice in the Church 10. Definition of Christian Prophecy 161 • A Basic Definition • Summary of Prophecy • The Most Significant Gift • Prophetic Accuracy and Gradations of Prophecy • Reflections 11. Channels of Prophetic Expression in the Church 178 • Prophetic Presence • Prophetic Opportunity • Prophetic Ministry • Prophetic Calling • Prophetic Outreach • Reflections 12. Prophets and Prophecy in the Book of Acts 195 • A Chronological Record • Summary of Acts • Reflections 13. The Prophetic Confusion at Corinth 210 • Appropriate Use of Inspired Utterances • Orderly Conduct in Public Worship • Reflections 14. Did Prophecy Cease-or Does It Continue? 231 • Answer 1: The Bible Does Not Teach Cessationism • Answer 2: Prophecy Complements Scripture• Answer 3: Historical Evidence Exists for Miracu lous Gifts• Answer 4: Proper Use Invalidates Misuse• A Proper Perspective • Reflections 15. When Bishops Replace Prophets 243 • The 25-Year Principle• The Process of Aging• The Cycle of Deterioration • The Ecclesia • The First Three Centuries • The Montanist Movement • Staying Spiritually Alive • Reflections Part 5 Insights from Modern Church History (A.D. 1830-1980) 16. Edward Irving, Morning Star of Renewal 267 • Background of Edward Irving • Six Insights from the Catholic Apostolic Church • Reflections 17. The Apostolic Church of Great Britain 276 • Eight Insights from the Apostolic Church • Reflections 18. The Latter Rain Movement 286 • Overview of Twentieth-Century Revivals• A Great Visitation of the Spirit • The Rain Falls on Me • Insights from the Latter Rain Movement • The Healer-Prophet• Reflections 19. Denominational Response to Prophecy in the Charismatic Renewal 303 • Definitions of Prophecy from the Historic Documents • Conclusion • Reflections Part 6 The Use ofProphecy in Church Today 20. Guidelines for Testing Prophetic Utterances 313 • The Implications of Testing• How to Test Prophecy• Reflections

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