Prophetic Foundations - Part 1
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Old Testament prophets had the singular role of bringing God’s word—instruction, warnings, prophecies, and so on—directly to His people. By contrast, in the New Testament all believers have a relationship with God and can hear Him speaking to them personally. Therefore, prophecy is confirmation of what is already heard through relationship. This also relates to leaders in the church today, who hear from God in their leadership capacity. Prophetic ministry is designed to bring confirmation, clarity, and empowerment to the vision of a church. In the Old Testament, prophets pronounced warnings and judgements upon people and nations who were in disobedience to God. The New Testament, however, is an era of God’s grace. [2] New Testament prophecy is for ‘strengthening, encouragement, and comfort.’ (1 Cor 14:3) New Testament prophecy is consistent with the ministry of Jesus and His revelation of the Father’s nature. Even if a prophetic word is addressing error, the prophetic motive is redemption—to bring God’s purpose and to transform the situation and its outcome—and the word will be framed that way, presented in love and humility.