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GIFT OF
THE PROPHETS
Greek Definition;
prophet - prophetes
1.
One who speaks forth or openly or speaks out concerning the things of
God.
2.
A proclaimer of a divine message.
3.
To forth-tell “Thus saith the Lord” based on God’s Word.
4.
To foretell on the basis of the Word of God.
5.
To proclaim God’s truth to specific situations or persons.
6.
To reveal unrighteous motives or acts by presenting God’s truth.
7.
To be persuasive in speech in bringing to light things previously
hidden.
8.
Reveal the secrets of the heart.
9.
Ability to understand clearly and concisely explain Scripture.
10.
To instruct, warn, exhort, promise and rebuke.
11.
Proclamation based on God’s Word.
12.
Clearer understanding of or amplification of revelation already given
in Scripture
13.
Proclaim the written Word of God with clarity and to apply it to a
particular situation with a view to correction or deification.
14.
Public proclamation of message of Christ.
15.
Interpreting the Bible in light of current events and related to life.
Scripture References
1.
God first reveals to the prophets - Amos 3:7
2.
False prophets – Matthew 7:15; 24:11, 24; Acts 13:6-7; II Peter 2:1; I
John 4:1; Revelation 16:13; 19:20; 20:10
3.
Prophet’s reward – Matthew 10:41
4.
Prophet without honor – Matthew 13:57
5.
Prophetesses – Luke 2:36 “Anna”; Acts 21:8-9 “Philip’s virgin
daughters”; I Corinthians 11:5-6 “Women covered”
6.
Sons, daughters, servants and handmaidens prophecy – Acts 2:17-18
7.
Jerusalem prophets – Acts 11:27
8.
Prophet Agabus – Acts 11:27-30; 21:10-15
9.
Prophets at Tyre – Acts 12:4
10.
Antioch prophets – Acts 13:1f
11.
Judas and Silas prophets – Acts 15:32-41
12.
Twelve Ephesians prophesied – Acts 19:6
13.
Ananias prophesied – Acts 22:12-15
14.
Prophesy in faith – Romans 12:6
15.
Prophecies shall cease – I Corinthians 13:8
16.
Prophets set in the Church – I Corinthians 12:28-29
17.
Prophets balanced with apostles – I Corinthians 12:28-29; Ephesians
4:11-12
18.
Prophecy edifies, exhorts, comforts – I Corinthians 14:3
19.
Prophecy greater than uninterpreted tongues – I Corinthians 14:5
20.
Prophecy primarily for believers – I Corinthians 14:22
21.
Secrets of hear made manifest – I Corinthians 14:24-25
22.
Prophets speak in order – I Corinthians 14:30-31
23.
Prophets to speak in two or three – I Corinthians 14:29
24.
Prophets judge prophecy – I Corinthians 14:29
25.
Prophets teach and comfort – I Corinthians 14:31
26.
Prophet ministers in principle of the Word – I Corinthians 14:37
27.
Desire to prophesy – I Corinthians 14:39; 14:1
28.
Prophets’ foundation – Ephesians 2:20
29.
Mysteries revealed – Ephesians 3:4-5
30.
Prophets a gift to the Church – Ephesians 4:11-12
31.
Despise not prophesying – I Thessalonians 5:20
32.
Gifts given by prophecy – I Timothy 1:18
33.
Speak in the Name of the Lord – James 5:10
34.
Prophets an example – James 5:10
35.
Testimony of Jesus spirit of prophecy – Revelation 19:10
Characteristics of
Prophecy
1.
Its Authority is God’s Word – I Corinthians 14:37
2.
Its Source is Revelation – Galatians 1:11-12
3.
Its Purposes – I Corinthians 14:3, 24-25
Application of Prophecy
in Worship
1.
I Corinthians 14:29-33
a.
Two or three speak one by one.
b.
Others judge.
c.
First one to be silent when another has something revealed.
d.
All may learn and be comforted.
e.
Spirits of the prophets are subject to prophets.
Testing of Prophecy Today
1.
Foretelling – Truth and fulfillment Deuteronomy 18:22
2.
Forth-telling – Source is the Word and principle of Scripture I
Corinthians 13:9
3.
Prophet and prophecy not infallible – Only God’s Word I Corinthians
13:9
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