Christianity is not about prophecy but about salvation. Biblically speaking,…

Christianity is not about prophecy but about salvation. Biblically speaking, the last prophet was John the Baptist. There was no need for another prophet. Why?

Because all the prophets and their prophecies were all geared towards the coming of the saviour. Even when they made other prophecies, the peak of them all remained that of the coming of the saviour. It was such a big deal that right from the fall, God raised prophets who kept reminding the people of the coming of the Messiah.

Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah will be born of a virgin. Isaiah 7:14

Micah prophesied that the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem. Micah 5:2

Jeremiah even spoke about the massacre of the children when Christ will be born. Jeremiah 31:15

Zachariah also prophesied on how the Messiah will die, the nature of the death etc. Zechariah 11:12-13.

We can go on and on. . .

Then finally, John the Baptist came. He showed Christ, the saviour, to the world. Even the bible was clear about this when it said “For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John came.” (Matthew 11:13).

What else can any prophecy of today be that is going to be bigger than the fact that the saviour came, took flesh and save us from damnation? What else??? But prophecy today is now reduced to soothsaying and prediction.

Should I prophesy.’??

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11 comments

Ngeh Magellan says:

April 12, 2020 at 1:41 pm

Evaris Le Prêtre, Do you mean God doesn’t use men today in the prophetic? No, I don’t think so. In Ephesians 4:11-12, Paul made mentioned of the gift of prophecy. Was he wrong?

Emmanuel Tshivhase says:

April 12, 2020 at 4:53 pm

1 Corinthians 12 verse 28. The bible clearly States that God has set some in the church to be PROPHETS…

Jenny Marie says:

April 12, 2020 at 7:38 pm

One problem with this argument Evaris. Is what Paul clearly teaches in 1 Corinthians 14.

“Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a] does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[b] but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[c] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.”

And then Paul goes on to say :::

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”

So what you say is simply not biblical and the complete opposite of the truth.

Dean McCoy says:

April 12, 2020 at 10:01 pm

Actually Jesus was the last prophet.
He was the only person to hold all 3 offices. Prophet,Priest and King.

Ian Tan says:

April 13, 2020 at 3:05 am

“For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if all of you will receive it, this is Elijah, which was in order to come.” – Matt 11:13,14

All these are concerning Him who spoke those words.

The next wave (NT) prophecies mostly centred around His coming once more…

Albert Mwesigwa says:

April 13, 2020 at 8:10 am

My brother, I have a different view. The prophetic ministry still exists in the new convenant – but serves a different purpose than that of the old prophets who heralded the coming of the Messiah. I hold this view because of: (a) Ephesians 4:11-12; Christ Himself has given some to be apostles, prophets, evangelist, etc – which speaks about the body of Christ, since evangelists did not exist in the OT; (b) in 1 Corinthians 14 Paul encourages all believers to pursue spiritual gifts especially prophesy. And in that chapter, he outlined the purpose of the prophetic ministry in the New Covenant – to edify the church. However, the gift of prophesy has been abused…leading to many skeptics

Jessica Whitten Kiser says:

April 13, 2020 at 8:55 am

John the Revelator is the last prophet in the Bible, and his prophecies, given directly by Jesus, were meant for believers to discern the times for His second coming and for nonbelievers to get their act together and accept Christ.

Michael John says:

April 13, 2020 at 5:34 pm

Seriously? Some times I wonder where we got our theological perspective on issue like this from?

Michael John says:

April 13, 2020 at 5:39 pm

Are you a J.W.org student? It appears this is their handwriting.

Jared Hamilton says:

April 13, 2020 at 11:13 pm

The number one failure with this writing is that it Discredits the prophesies of Jesus.
Duh.

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June 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm

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Discussion

Ngeh Magellan says:

April 12, 2020 at 1:41 pm

Evaris Le Prêtre, Do you mean God doesn’t use men today in the prophetic? No, I don’t think so. In Ephesians 4:11-12, Paul made mentioned of the gift of prophecy. Was he wrong?

Emmanuel Tshivhase says:

April 12, 2020 at 4:53 pm

1 Corinthians 12 verse 28. The bible clearly States that God has set some in the church to be PROPHETS…

Jenny Marie says:

April 12, 2020 at 7:38 pm

One problem with this argument Evaris. Is what Paul clearly teaches in 1 Corinthians 14.

“Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a] does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[b] but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[c] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.”

And then Paul goes on to say :::

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”

So what you say is simply not biblical and the complete opposite of the truth.

Dean McCoy says:

April 12, 2020 at 10:01 pm

Actually Jesus was the last prophet.
He was the only person to hold all 3 offices. Prophet,Priest and King.

Ian Tan says:

April 13, 2020 at 3:05 am

“For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if all of you will receive it, this is Elijah, which was in order to come.” – Matt 11:13,14

All these are concerning Him who spoke those words.

The next wave (NT) prophecies mostly centred around His coming once more…

Albert Mwesigwa says:

April 13, 2020 at 8:10 am

My brother, I have a different view. The prophetic ministry still exists in the new convenant – but serves a different purpose than that of the old prophets who heralded the coming of the Messiah. I hold this view because of: (a) Ephesians 4:11-12; Christ Himself has given some to be apostles, prophets, evangelist, etc – which speaks about the body of Christ, since evangelists did not exist in the OT; (b) in 1 Corinthians 14 Paul encourages all believers to pursue spiritual gifts especially prophesy. And in that chapter, he outlined the purpose of the prophetic ministry in the New Covenant – to edify the church. However, the gift of prophesy has been abused…leading to many skeptics

Jessica Whitten Kiser says:

April 13, 2020 at 8:55 am

John the Revelator is the last prophet in the Bible, and his prophecies, given directly by Jesus, were meant for believers to discern the times for His second coming and for nonbelievers to get their act together and accept Christ.

Michael John says:

April 13, 2020 at 5:34 pm

Seriously? Some times I wonder where we got our theological perspective on issue like this from?

Michael John says:

April 13, 2020 at 5:39 pm

Are you a J.W.org student? It appears this is their handwriting.

Jared Hamilton says:

April 13, 2020 at 11:13 pm

The number one failure with this writing is that it Discredits the prophesies of Jesus.
Duh.

Christianity is not about prophecy but about salvation. Biblically speaking,… #ourCOG – ourcog says:

June 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm

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