Eccentric behavior (1Kings 20:35-43; 2Kings 9:11; Eek. 4-5) Fearless proclamation of truth in judgment or blessings to disobedient Israel and other nations (1Kings 22:6-28) Ability to predict future, explain dreams or have access to hidden information (1Sam. 20; Ezek.8; Dan. 2:27-28) New Testament of God’s people are considered prophets All have God’s Word on their hearts (Acts 2:16-18; Matt. 5:12) Still remains a separate unique gift (Rom. 12:6, 1Cor. 12:10) Predictions (Acts 11:27-28) Timely exhortations (1Cor. 14:25) Men and Women (Acts 2:17) Spirit-inspired utterance Testament Spirit comes and departs (1Sam. 10:10-13) New Testament Believers have possession of the Spirit (John 14:16-17) Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Prophet, Jesus of Nazareth (John 3:34) b.Still false prophets Guidelines for Interpreting Prophecy Investigate book’s background, date and author
Eccentric behavior (1Kings 20:35-43; 2Kings 9:11; Eek. 4-5) Fearless proclamation of truth in judgment or blessings to disobedient Israel and other nations (1Kings 22:6-28) Ability to predict future, explain dreams or have access to hidden information (1Sam. Ezek.8; Dan. 2:27-28) New Testament of God’s people are considered prophets All have God’s Word on their hearts (Acts 2:16-18; Matt. 5:12) Still remains a separate unique gift (Rom. 12:6, 1Cor. 12:10) Predictions (Acts 11:27-28) Timely exhortations (1Cor. 14:25) Men and Women (Acts 2:17) Spirit-inspired utterance Testament Spirit comes and departs (1Sam. 10:10-13) New Testament Believers have possession of the Spirit (John 14:16-17) Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Prophet, Jesus of Nazareth (John 3:34) b.Still false prophets Guidelines for Interpreting Prophecy Investigate book’s background, date and author 20;