CHARACTERISTICS
OF PROPHECY
1.
Its
authority is God’s Word!
a.
I
Corinthians 14:37
“If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him
acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of
the Lord.”
2.
Its
source is revelation!
a.
Galatians
1:11-12
“But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me
is not after man.
For I neither received it of man, neither was I tauhgt it, abut by
the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
3.
It
purposes are listed in Scripture!
a.
I
Corinthians 14:3
“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation,
and comfort.
b.
I
Corinthians 14:24-25
“But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not,
on one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: and thus
are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his
face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.”
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