jeudi 11 janvier 2018

Prophetic Ministries, Prophecy And The Difference

By Larry Cook


When it comes to religion, there are a number of different religions and belief systems. In fact, there are often many different belief systems within any religious community. While this is the case, those working in prophetic ministries only teach from a literal perception of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.

Those following this belief also believe that apostles and prophets have been restored and are now working in churches across the land. While best known as Charismatic or Fundamentalist, there are others whom refer to these churches as a five-fold ministry.

Prophecy is far more populous in the Old Testament books of the bible than in the New Testament. For, God raises prophets to rebuke and encourage Israel in the Old Testament. Most often, this encouragement and rebuking comes during times of trouble and rebellion. For example, when King David becomes involved with Bathsheba, Nathan, a prophet brought word to the King that it was against God's will.

In Biblical times, to be a prophet meant to be someone whom could speak to God, then relay information to the people. In most cases, prophets gave guidance, rebuked sin and evil and taught the word of God. After which, other prophets were brought up in the church after having learned and studied the ultimate message of God.

One New Testament belief by prophetic churches is that of prophets and prophecies. Rather than believing in fortune-telling, these prophecies are messages which relate to building up the church. Whether building up the church in knowledge or spirit, prophets are often at the helm. For, prophets often rebuke, guide and teach members with regards to the history, beliefs and all things associated with the church.

While this is the case, there are churches whom believe that prophetic ministry only relates to preaching the Bible. In most cases, those involved in this type ministry believe in the Bible in a literal sense. As such, it refers to those speaking the written Word and not the relaying of messages. Whereas, most often earthly prophecies such as those tied to Nostradamus and other great thinkers are often seen as hogwash or nonsense by the church.

Most attending prophetic churches believe that the completion of the New Testament was only to prove in the literal existence of the apostles. While some believe the Bible as the absolute and only word of God, others question why the miracles and other aspects of Biblical times were left out of the New Testament.

While the prophetic church follows Christian beliefs, it appears that there are specific books and aspects of the Bible which are overlooked by the church. For example, the church does not seem to believe in miracles while the Bible clearly suggests that many miracles were performed by Jesus. As such, it is important when attending any church to understand the foundation and beliefs of the church before becoming a member.




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