Prophets and Prophecy

1.  Generally God has always revealed His plans to His prophets first. Amos 3:7; Num. 12:6.

2.  It’s by a prophet that God saved and saves His followers. Hosea 12:13; Rev. 1:1-3.

3.  One does not invent prophecy, but God gives it to His chosen ones. 2 Pet. 1:21.

4.  God has promised in a special way to pour out His Spirit on His people in the last days of earth’s history. Joel 2:28, 29.

5. The reception of a prophecy is not restricted to men, but women as well. 2 Kings 22:14; Acts 21:8, 9.

6.  Prophecy is an indication that God is leading. 1 Cor. 14:23-25.

7. Not all prophecy is genuine, there are false prophets that deceive people. 2 Pet. 2:1;

8.  The Apostle Paul specifically warned about these false prophets. Acts 20:29, 30.

9.  Jesus also warned about these false brethren. Mark 13:22, 23.

10.  We are to test the prophets by the Word of God. Isa. 8:20; 1 John 4:1.