“If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.” Numbers 12:6
“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” 2 Peter 1:21
“But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.” Galatians 1:11, 12
A prophet's scope of impact:
- The writings of some prophets have been nearly universally available (Moses, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Paul).
- The availability of some prophetic writings has been limited (1 Chronicles 29:29; Colossians 4:16).
- Some prophets produced no prophetic writings (Enoch, Elijah, Elisha).
- Many prophets existed of whom we know little or nothing (1 Samuel 10:5).
What is the difference between a prophet in the Bible and a prophet today?
A modern prophet:
A modern prophet:
- As always, must be tested by the standard of the previous prophetic writings.
- 1 Corinthians 14:32; Isaiah 8:20
- Jesus Himself was tested — John 1:45; Luke 24:44
- Paul was tested — Acts 17:10, 11
- Has a limited scope of impact, compared to canonical prophets.
- Lacks universal recognition.
- 1 Corinthians 14:22
- Presents no new truths.
- Ecclesiastes 1:9; 3:15
- The message of a non-canonical prophet has the same authority as that of canonical prophets.
- Nathan — 2 Samuel 12
- Huldah — 2 Chronicles 34:20-28
- Micaiah — 1 Kings 22
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