Prophets and the Prophetic

Claims of prophecy carry enormous spiritual weight. In Scripture, to speak in the name of God is not a neutral religious act but a morally dangerous vocation. For that reason, the Bible is not permissive toward prophetic claims; it is exacting, cautious, and often severe. There are many people speaking "for the Lord" online these days. Any contemporary appeal to prophecy that bypasses this biblical rigor should immediately raise concern, not because God no longer [...]

The question of whether Christianity or Islam aligns best with the teachings of the prophets is not new. Both traditions claim continuity with the prophets of Israel, yet their understandings of God’s revelation and the mission of the Messiah are radically different. As Christians, we affirm that the New Testament fulfills the Old Testament promises, while Islam presents a later reinterpretation that diverges from the prophetic message. 1. The Prophets Anticipated God’s Final Redemption From [...]

This morning, I received an email announcing that Tyler Henry, a well-known medium, will be featured on Netflix. We are told that his readings can bring hope, healing, and even answers for those who have lost loved ones. Tyler is a medium that seemingly communicates with loved ones who have passed to the other side (of death). In the Bible, a medium and a prophet serve very different roles, both in practice and in spiritual [...]

The Old Testament is rich with the voices of prophets, individuals God chose to convey His messages to the people of Israel. These prophets can be categorized into various types, each with distinct characteristics and roles. In this blog article, we delve into the five main categories of prophets, exploring their significance and their unique contributions to the tapestry of biblical history. Early Old Testament Prophets: These prophets emerged in the early history of Israel [...]

I love the Bible and, even more, what God did in history as it is accounted for in these books. From both the Old and the New Testaments, one aspect that seems relevant is the area of the Prophetic.  Sam Storms writes that; "Prophecy is always the communication of something the Holy Spirit has "revealed," or disclosed to a person." Dr Hugh Goosen says; "Prophecy occurs when an individual (a) through various means, including vision, [...]