Posts Tagged ‘prophecy’
Entering His Rest
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/EnteringHisRest.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Hebrews 4:1-11 I. There are religious groups who argue that we are still under the Ten Commandments. In particular, the commandment to rest on the Sabbath Day A. One argument is based on Hebrews 4:9, which says there remains a Sabbath rest for God’s people. B. One person asked about it…
Read MoreMy pastor says God told her that I shouldn’t marry my fiance. What do I do?
Question: Hi! I am 19 years old and I have been a Christian all my life. I am a Pentecostal. I have fallen in love with a man the same age as me and we both agree it’s better that we get engaged and seek the Lord in everything we do rather than falling into…
Read MoreWhat did Simeon mean in Luke 2:35?
Question: In Luke 2:25-35, it tells of Simeon who saw Jesus as a baby when Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple. I am wondering about the last verse, verse 35. Is this saying that the Holy Spirit also gave Simeon knowledge of what Mary would suffer as a mother? Is this what he…
Read MoreIf Jesus knew Judas would betray him, why did Jesus have him around?
Question: If Jesus knew Judas would betray him, why did Jesus entertain Judas until that time? Answer: Paul addressed a similar question, though he looked back at a far older event. When it was time for the Israelites to be freed from bondage, people wondered why did God put such an evil man in as…
Read MoreWhich one are you in The Revelations of Saint Bridget of Sweden?
Question: [I received this solicitation to view a web site. I decided to clip a few statements from the beginning to illustrate some points about false prophecies. Grammar errors were not corrected.] He who reads these Revelations which Saint Bridget received inspired in the Holy Spirit from Christ, learns to Fear God in the right way, to…
Read MoreGod’s Prophetic Word
by Carey Scott The interesting thing about many of the prophecies of the Old Testament is that many of them have dual purpose and application. Of course, they were spoken and written to the people of the prophet’s day, and the purpose was to get them to repent and return to serving God who had…
Read MoreEllen G. White
by Jefferson David Tant Although there have been other proponents of observing the Sabbath day in modern times, Ellen G. White is the most prominent, as she is considered to be the founder of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. A full examination of her work would be the subject of another article, but there are…
Read MoreOnce for All
by Billy Norris via Gospel Guide, Vol. 27, No. 12, December 1995 “Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints…” (Jude 3). The original…
Read MoreLatter Day Revelations
by Johnny Ramsey Gospel Minutes, Vol. 55, No. 9, March 3, 2006. Nearly all the denominations that have sprung up since 1800 have as a basis “latter-day revelation.” That is, some religious leader (usually self-appointed) claimed to have received direct communication from God in which salvation for this modern age is revealed. The names of…
Read MoreDoes God Speak Directly to Mankind Today?
by Abraham Smith Earlier, we studied Scriptures that show we have an obligation to read the whole Bible. In order to do so, we must eliminate whatever might hinder our doing so. Even so, some of us have false beliefs that reject this obligation. There are those who believe that God still speaks directly to…
Read MoreWhen and to whom was the Savior first promised?
Question: When and to whom was the Savior first promised? Answer: “So the LORD God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all cattle, and more than every beast of the field; on your belly you shall go, and you shall eat dust All the days of your…
Read MoreGod has revealed to me the names of sexual demons
Question: In the past couple of weeks, God has been revealing to me the names of sexual demons: Incubi and Succubi. In this story of Tamar and Amnon was Amnon possessed by either one of these demons. Or, was Amnon the demon himself? Answer: “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him…
Read MoreAre speaking in tongues and prophesying similar gifts?
Question: With talking in tongues, some of the time it says they talked in tongues and prophesied. Was that part of talking in tongues, or separate? I always get confused. I know in I Corinthians 14:22 mentions reasons for each, but I don’t know if they are separate. Answer: Speaking in tongues means having the…
Read MoreDidn’t Joel say that young men would dream dreams?
Question: You said prophecies would cease, but it also says in the Bible young men will dream dreams and the older would have visions or something along those lines, so I’m really confused. Answer: God said, “Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether…
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of dreams?
Question: What is the purpose of dreaming? I know in the Bible, especially the Old Testament, there are prophets or people there that have dreams and some needs to be interpreted. At least they have meanings, but can we still compare them with the modern world? Some people I have asked said they are in…
Read MoreYou are a false prophet
Question: I read a most interesting Sermon your church is promoting as being the word of God in answering the question of “are there prophets today”. I would remind you of a few facts. In the old testiment God makes a declaritive statement “I do nothing unless I speak to my friends the prophets first”. …
Read MoreDid Matthew fabricate a prophecy to support his claim that Jesus was the Messiah?
Question: I have another question. It may seem like I am attacking Christianity with this one, but I’m not. I’m just very interested in studying the Bible and every now and then I come across an objection I need help answering. So here is the objection I found on another website: The fabrication of a…
Read MoreRedemption in Prophecy
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Luke 24:44-48 I. The primary purpose of a prophet was to teach God’s word to people A. Without a revelation of God’s intention, mankind would be lost, for God doesn’t see the world the way man does – Isaiah 55:8-9 B. Thus, God explained His actions, His goals, and His requirements to…
Read MoreAren’t prophets useless if they don’t submit to the church’s authority?
Question: Our recent experience in our church with prophets was a very bad one; even God’s elect can be fooled and conned! Granted, they are gifted and see into the spiritual realm in a way that those have not been anointed cannot see. I think that the enemy does and can fool them and causes…
Read MoreShould all prophecies be seen as fulfilled in the past (preterism)?
Question: I appreciate your view, whatever it may be. I am not a “full preterist” at this point in time. I presume that you must have some interaction with others in your circle who do hold to the preterist view. At least we can say, that in this particular instance you would be considered to…
Read MoreDoesn’t Ezekiel 37 speak of the restoration of Israel before Jesus’ return?
Question: I read your criticism of the article “Eight Compelling Reasons why Christ is Coming Very Soon” with somewhat amused interest since from the outset it was obvious where you were going. I understand why. However, you challenged the article on a point that I want to take up a little time on – the…
Read MoreProphets Today? Think Again!
by Garreth L. Clair Kenneth Copeland “Copeland’s Prophecy Fails” by Bill Dillon False prophets are in abundance in today’s world and occasionally these religious pretenders over play their hand and say too much. Kenneth Copeland did on December 12, 2001. At a dedication service Copeland asserted that one billion Muslims would be converted in the…
Read MoreIs Jesus About to Return?
Text: Matthew 24:36-42 I. There was an advertisement in the local paper not too long ago titled “8 Compelling Reasons Why: Christ Is Coming Very Soon!” A. It starts out saying, “The evidence for the soon return of Jesus Christ is overwhelming. It could be any moment. One scholar lists 167 converging clues just in the…
Read MoreWhat about prophecy in the church?
Question: What about prophecy in a church? Should the prophet ask the minister to check the word before it is given? Should a prophet first be ‘released’ into the ministry of prophets before they are free to prophesy or give words in a meeting? Answer: Just because a role was mentioned in the New Testament,…
Read MoreShould I divorce my wife?
Question: I was married a few years ago to my loving wife. I have been touched by God due to the level of faith and love in my Father my God in Heaven that lives in me. I had several spiritual experiences throughout my life that it is very easy to explain but very difficult…
Read MoreWhat is your proof that prophecy has ended?
Question: I would like to know who told you that prophecy has ended. Have you read the book of Daniel and Revelation? Where did this doctrine of devils come from? I hold an earned Ph.D. in Comparative Religion and Education and would love to hear your stance on this issue, as I oppose it with…
Read MoreHave you heard about Kim Clement?
Question: Where are you at? Have you not yet heard of Kim Clement! He prophesied publicly in front of a large audience long before any of the following happened ( I keep detailed archives of the meetings regarding time place and manner): · George W Bush became President · The debacle of the Florida Vote with Al Gore · Hurricane Katrina…
Read MoreDid Jesus know he would die by crucifixion in advance?
Question: Did Jesus know he would die by crucifixion in advance? Answer: Yes, he did know. He spoke of being “lifted up” which was an allusion to crucifixion where a person is lifted up on a cross. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be…
Read MoreNo Prophecy
by Carl A. Allen Often, when I am reading at random, I come across a thought that is worthy of passing on. Some of these thoughts are for thinking, not just passing over. I believe this quote to be of that value. “There are no prophecies for Buddha, Confucius, Muhammad or any other leader of…
Read MoreWho are the false prophets among us today?
Question: Who are the false prophets among us today? Answer: If you are looking for names of specific people, I’m afraid the list would be too large and ever-changing to appropriately answer. The Bible warns us that there will always be false prophets. “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they…
Read MoreNotes on Prophecy
Numbers 12:6 No Longer Exists Zechariah 13:2 Matthew 11:12-13 Luke 16:16 I Corinthians 13:8-13 Test of Prophecy Deuteronomy 13:1-6 Deuteronomy 18:20-22 See Also: Notes on Predictions see Predictions
Read MoreNotes on Predictions
Ecclesiastes 6:12 Ecclesiastes 8:7 Ecclesiastes 10:14 James 4:14 See Also: Notes on Astrology Notes on Prophecy
Read MoreUnderstanding Prophecy
by Ethan R. Longhenry Prophecy is an important part of the message of God as understood in the Scriptures. Unfortunately, the nature of prophecy is often quite misunderstood. Many think that prophecy always involves things that will happen in the future. When the word “prophecy” is mentioned, many start thinking maybe of Elijah or Isaiah,…
Read MoreWhat is it that I’m doing if it is not speaking in tongues?
Question: every time i pray its in tongue.even when iam a sleep my husband says. i speak. and dreams of what is to come. Answer: Normally when I receive statements and questions, I will correct any grammatical errors that I notice. I realize that many people write quickly and don’t take the time to proofread…
Read MoreHow do we know the Bible is inspired?
Question: How do we know absolutely that the Bible is the infallible and inspired Word of God? How did the Bible as we know it today come into existence? Answer: Entire books have been written on the subject of the inspiration of the Bible. It is unlikely that I will be able to address the…
Read MoreWere Adam and Eve covered in light and did they have precognitive power?
Question: Were Adam and Eve covered in light and did they have precognitive power? Answer: Light is a characteristic generally associated with God. For example, Jesus, when transformed, was described as “His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light” (Matthew 17:2). This is because light represents righteousness and…
Read MoreThe Promises to Abraham
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Genesis 12:1-3 I. Once in while I run across people who ask when God is going to fulfill the promises he made to Abraham. A. Here is a typical quote, “So if we are to believe God and his word, then all his promises, and all the prophecies must be fulfilled,…
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