Thesis: And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelist, and some as pastors and teachers,
What did the Prophets do? - They spoke for God, or carried His message
1 Cor 12:28 And go has appointed in the church, first apostles, second
prophets...
1. First Prophets were Special People?
What is the criteria? - 100% of the predictions MUST come true
What do we do with false prophets?
There is a second test for false prophets - Even if their dreams come true but
they lead you to follow after other gods - do not listen to them. Deut 13:1-3
* We need to realize Prophets were special people and need to be held to a
Biblical standard
2. Secondly not only were prophets special people but they had a special purpose
a. They had a foundational purpose.
3. Thirdly the Prophets had a Functional Ministry
Summary
1. Prophets spoke from God 2. OT and NT prophets were the same biblically 3. Prophets prophecies 4. 100% accurate 5. God is Angry at those He didn't send 6. Prophecy was in part. Finished by the Word 7. There are many false prophets 8. False prophecies are either from man or Satan, not God
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