TESTING THE PROPHETS (Part One): The bible gives us a clear criteria for determing who is the true. If God communicates His intention through His servants the prophets, and satan counterfeits the messages of God through false prophets, then it is vital that we test the prophets to see if the message is indeed from God. On one hand, the Scripture admonish us to Despise not prophesyings (1 Thessalonians 5:2) and to believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe His prophets so shall ye prosper (2 Chronicles 20:20). On the other hand there are warnings, against the false prophets. For false prophets and false Christs will rise and will show great signs and wonders, to deceive if possible, even the elect (Matthew 24:24). Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirit to see whether they are from God; because many prophets have gone out into the world (1 John 4:1). False prophets claim to have dreams and to see visions, so the Scriptures must provide criteria whereby the authenticity of the prophets statements may be tested. Do not despise prophecies test all things; hold fast what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21). The bible list a series of tests that can be applied to prophets to determine whether they are genuine or not. Many of these tests can be individually counterfeited, but collectively, they provide an impassable barrier to false prophets. False prophets can quote Scripture or have some of their prophecies come true, but they can still be false prophets-subtly using every opportunity to lead Gods people astray. A true prophet will meet all the Biblical criteria which can be summarized as follows: (1) A true prophets message will be in full harmony with the Word of God and the Law of God. (2) A true prophets predictions must come to pass. (3) A true prophet prophecies to edify the church, counselling and advising in religious matters. (4) A true prophet will exalt Christ as the Son of God and the Saviour of humankind. (5) A true prophet will speak with authority (Matthew 7:29). (6) The true prophet will bear good fruit. (7) True prophet when in a vision, will exhibit physical signs. These signs cannot be readily counterfeited. In fact, modern so called visionaries tend to fall down with their eyes closed, and they have breath in them, bacause only God can sustain life without breath.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:14:23 +0000
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