do we still need Prophets in the church today?? Prophet Throughout history, the prophet has always been Gods messenger, or mouthpiece. He has used them to communicate his warnings and plans; especially when His people werent otherwise listening to His voice. Most of these messages appeared negative to the average believer, and especially to the unbeliever. However, the idea we have today of prophets is not the same. When we talk of prophets in the church, we think that the message and purpose of the prophet has changed to giving nice, sweet, uplifting words. God hasnt changed, only our understanding has. This understanding has come from a misunderstanding of First Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 3: But he that prophesies speaks unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 1 Cor 14:3 If we take a closer look at the definition of the three underlined words, we see that they are not nice, sweet, uplifting words, but in fact are strong words. Edification (Strongs number 3619) - the act of one who promotes anothers growth in Christian wisdom, piety, holiness, happiness 1 Exhortation (Strongs number 3874) - a calling near, summons, imploration, supplication, entreaty; words of appeal, containing entreaties; admonition, encouragement; persuasive discourse, stirring address, instructive, admonitory, consolatory, powerful oratory discourse 1 Comfort (Strongs number 3889) - any address, whether made for the purpose of persuading, or of arousing and stimulating, or of calming and consoling 1
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 13:01:55 +0000