Prophets And Prophesying

The speaker addresses the confusion surrounding prophecy, noting two extremes: those who believe prophecy has ceased entirely and those who misuse the term. He emphasizes that understanding prophecy requires adhering strictly to the whole Bible and approaching scripture with a humble, 'babe-like' mind, free from tradition's prejudices. Ultimately, prophecy is defined as God communicating His undiluted word to man, a power demonstrated from creation to the outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost.

The speaker discusses the nature of prophecy, contrasting the emphasis on the 'person' of the prophet in the Old Testament with the emphasis on 'prophesying' (the ministry) in the New Covenant. He emphasizes that true ministry requires the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which enables all believers to prophesy. He concludes by noting that the first prophets, Enoch and Noah, both exemplified this by first walking with God before prophesying.

The speaker discusses prophecy, noting the shift in emphasis from the prophet in the Old Testament to the act of prophesying by all believers in the New Testament. He warns against false prophecy, which often seeks to make people feel good rather than speaking God's truth, and advises that true prophecy must align with the spirit of Christ, which is characterized by 'fear not.' Furthermore, he cautions against prophecies that induce fear or condemnation, and addresses the danger of worldliness, which is another tool used by false teachers.