Many Christian leaders today claim to be prophets or to have the gift of prophecy. In many African cities you may feel inferior if your church doesn’t have a resident prophet. Prophets are forever sharing the visions and messages they have apparently received from God. The increase in the phenomena of prophecy is to a… Continue reading The truth about prophecy
Tag: Spiritual gifts
The truth about speaking in tongues
Speaking in tongues is probably in the top 3 issues that Christians disagree on. Speaking in tongues, I hope to show you, is not what many Christians think it is and not what is happening in many churches today. The Bible, not our experience, must always be our highest authority in doctrine and practice. Disclaimer… Continue reading The truth about speaking in tongues
Why I am a cessationist (and you should be too)
Have you had a prophecy over your life that you’re not too sure about? Did a prophet say you should take a certain course that you don’t really want to? Are you in a church where prophecies are common, but create anxiety not peace because of the added pressure on believers? What does the Bible say… Continue reading Why I am a cessationist (and you should be too)
A word on the Word of Faith movement
One of the characteristics of the Word of Faith Movement is that it emphasizes physical healing. According to them Jesus’ atonement not only secured our spiritual healing, but our physical healing too. Christians should simply claim God’s promises by faith and the sick will be made well and the ill restored. Sickness and disease are… Continue reading A word on the Word of Faith movement
What is the gift of prophecy?
There seems to be a renewed interest in the more “supernatural” spiritual gifts among evangelicals. Mark Driscoll, who calls himself a “charismatic with a seat-belt”, is no doubt a contributing factor. I have recently posted about healing, miraculous gifts and speaking in tongues. What remains is prophecy1. Prophecy in the Old Testament Deuteronomy 18:18 describes… Continue reading What is the gift of prophecy?