Posted: Jun 24, 2021 7:03 am
Prophecy is a recurring theme in the Old and New Testaments.
1 Kings 22 is where all the king’s prophets gave patriotic prophecies (but they didn't go well).
In the New Testament prophecy is revered but often in a qualified way
1 Corinthians 13:9 has
1 Corinthians 14:29—32 suggests prophecy is moderated -
That seems to be saying, "The spirits of [old] prophets are subject to the control of [new, present day] 'prophets'."
Later in 1 Cor 14, -
Yet 1 Cor 14:39
1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 (in context of preceding and succeeding verses)
Acts 2:17 has
In Revelation 19:10 the spirit [or 'essence'] of prophecy' is said to give a clear witness or testimony for Jesus: the author of the book of Revelation falls at the feet of an angel who had spoken to him:
1 Kings 22 is where all the king’s prophets gave patriotic prophecies (but they didn't go well).
In the New Testament prophecy is revered but often in a qualified way
1 Corinthians 13:9 has
“ For we know in part and we prophesy in part” (YLT).
1 Corinthians 14:29—32 suggests prophecy is moderated -
Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. 30 And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. 31 For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. 32 The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.
That seems to be saying, "The spirits of [old] prophets are subject to the control of [new, present day] 'prophets'."
Later in 1 Cor 14, -
Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
35 If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.
Yet 1 Cor 14:39
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 (in context of preceding and succeeding verses)
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good,
22 reject every kind of evil.
23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 2:17 has
‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.'
In Revelation 19:10 the spirit [or 'essence'] of prophecy' is said to give a clear witness or testimony for Jesus: the author of the book of Revelation falls at the feet of an angel who had spoken to him:
“Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, ‘You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.’
For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy” (ESV).
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