Tholang Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 The churches discourage prophesy due to earthly doctrine. Paul gives a manageable solution, to allow 2 or 3 of them speak, others judge. It is possible to prophesy one by one, but with giving a chance to one another. Listening is very important to avoid interruptions as God does not encourage confusion nor disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia P Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 How would you define the gift of prophecy? It is a gift to help and encourage others, to bring comfort, hope and peace, and warning. To build up, strengthen the body of Christ.Why do churches sometimes despise or prohibit prophecy? Maybe people in the past have used prophecy to abuse or control. Because they are unsure as to whether or not the person is actually hearing from the Lord.What guidelines does Paul give here and in 1 Corinthians 14 to keep prophecy in a congregation healthy? Everyone must seek the gift of prophecy. Have love for one another, so that prophesy can be used to build up. If there are tongues there should be interpretation. If there are tongues only 2 or 3 must speak, one at a time and someone must interpret. If there are no interpreters they must keep quiet in the church and speak to themselves or Father. 2 or 3 prophets may speak in turn, and the other decern what is being said. If a message is received it should shared for all to be instructed and encouraged Do not prohibit tongues. Love and Blessings to you all.. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana Karlsson Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 Prophecy is a form of revelation from God ( 1 Corinthians 14: 6, 24- 25 ) spoken through a person under the leading of the Holy Spirit and is given to encourage and to strengthen the church. Churches sometimes despises prophecy because of abuse of spiritual gifts, inaccuracy of the prophecies, prejudice, false prophecies or some simply do not believe that prophecies are for today. Paul says not to put out the Spirit's fire, not to treat the prophecies with contempt, that to test everything and hold on to the good and avoid ever kind of evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zibuyile Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Q3. How would you describe the gift of prophecy? Is the gift of speaking things of God through leading of Holy Spirit and convey them to people Why do churches sometimes despise or prohibit prophecy? They thing its the thing of the past which was relevant to the early church is not needed by church today What guidelines Paul give in 1 Corinthians 14 That we desire the gift of prophecy That we don't take prophecy as is but beable to descern what is of God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissi Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 How would you define the gift of prophecy? I like your definition, Pastor Ralph, that prophecy is revelation. In your cited article you dig deeper into the meaning of revelation, describing prophecy as 1) spontaneous, 2) God speaking to His people 3) for a particular, existing situation (crisis?), 4) spoken by the Spirit through a Christian. So, prophecy is the original revelation. Revelation itself, including prophetic revelation, is the primary source material to be used by teachers and preachers. Why do churches sometimes despise or prohibit prophecy? I've never heard a prophet and have no idea why anyone would despise a prophet. You mention that prophets are despised because people doubt the message ... and the messenger. Sounds plausible. Perhaps they despise prophets because they can't validate the prophecy, though it seems that any prophecy will, in time, "come true." What guidelines does Paul give here and in 1 Corinthians 14 to keep prophecy in a congregation healthy? Think about the prophecy. Does it seem plausible? Does it contradict scripture? Honestly, I'm very curious what a prophet sounds like. Does his voice change? Is it sorta spooky, or does it seem like an ordinary statement by an ordinary guy? I've been reading secondary lit on Elijah and it seems that he was a rather unusual man, shall we say -- crazy looking, perhaps frightening ... "hairy." I pray, Lord, to meet a prophet. No, I pray to BE a prophet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 Q3. Prophecy is a revelation from God via the Holy Spirit. Through it God can explain Scripture or make believers aware of something He wants us to know. The purpose is to build up the body of believers by encouraging, guiding and teaching them in the things of God. Prophecy may be feared by some churches if they have experienced it being abused in some way, therefore the church may be reluctant to have it within the church. Ignorance of the gift of prophecy and its benefits may hold people back from being involved. Fear may also be a factor when in an unfamiliar situation. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 14 v22 that tongues are a sign for unbelievers, but the gift of prophecy is for believers . V29 Two or three prophets should speak and the others should weigh carefully what is said.If a revelation comes to someone sitting down then the other should stop. For you can all prophecy in order so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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