Operating in the Gift of Prophecy the Most MISUnderstood and abused Gift in the Bible
1 Thessalonians 5:20
“Despise not prophesyings.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 14:3
“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 14:32
“And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 13:8
“Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 13:9
“For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.”
King James Version (KJV)
Main Study:
Background:
"Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away."
This passage has been interpreted in various ways regarding the continuation or cessation of spiritual gifts like prophecy, tongues, and knowledge. Some argue that "that which is perfect" refers to the completion of the New Testament, leading to the cessation of these gifts in the apostolic age.
Biblical Arguments: Scholars often cite 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, interpreting "that which is perfect" as the completion of the New Testament canon. They argue that once the Scriptures were complete, revelatory gifts like prophecy and tongues were no longer necessary.
Historical Context: The close of the apostolic age is seen as a natural endpoint for certain gifts. With the apostles' passing, the foundational period of the church was complete, and the need for confirmatory signs diminished.
Theological Perspectives: Scholars like Tom Schreiner have explored cessationist arguments, emphasizing that while miraculous events can still occur, the specific gifts of apostleship, prophecy, and tongues were unique to the early church's establishment.
In the King James Version of the Bible, God used Deborah in the Book of Judges, chapters 4 and 5, as a remarkable leader and prophetess to inspire courage in men who were paralyzed by fear.
Deborah held a position of authority as a judge over Israel during a time when the nation was oppressed by King Jabin of Canaan and his military commander, Sisera. Under God’s guidance, Deborah called upon Barak, a military leader, to lead an army against Sisera's superior forces. However, Barak hesitated and insisted that Deborah accompany him into battle. Deborah agreed, but she also prophesied that the honor of the victory would ultimately go to a woman, which came to pass when Jael, another courageous woman, killed Sisera.
Deborah's unwavering faith in God's plan and her leadership inspired Barak and the Israelite army to confront their fears and trust in divine deliverance. Her song of victory in Judges 5 further demonstrates her role as a spiritual motivator, praising God for the triumph and encouraging others to trust Him.
1 Corinthians 14:3 "But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort."
MOST do NOT understand that prophecy is not only about predicting the future but often involves revealing God's truth and will in a specific situation . To me the most important is understanding the PURPOSE in this AGE OF GRACE found in 1 Corinthians 14:3 KJB.
late 14c., exhortacioun, "incitement by means of argument, appeal, or admonition; the argument or appeal made," from Old French exhortacion and directly from Latin exhortationem (nominative exhortatio) "an exhortation, encouragement," noun of action from past-participle stem of exhortari "to exhort, encourage," from ex- "thoroughly" (see ex-) + hortari "encourage, urge" (from PIE root *gher- (2) "to like, want"). From early 15c. as "speech for the purpose of exhortation."
incite(v.)
mid-15c., from Old French inciter, enciter "stir up, excite, instigate" (14c.), from Latin incitare "to put into rapid motion," figuratively "rouse, urge, encourage, stimulate,"
mid-15c., from Old French inciter, enciter
"stir up, excite,
i like to say SHAKE THINGS UP; THROW COLD WATER ON, SLAP IN THE FACE; WAKE UP CALL. SET OFF ALARMS.
admonish(v.)
mid-14c., amonesten "remind, urge, exhort, WARN, give warning," from Old French amonester "urge, encourage, warn" (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *admonestare, from Latin admonere "bring to mind, remind (of a debt);" also "warn, advise, urge,"
In the context of the King James Bible, the word exhortation refers to the act of urging, encouraging, or earnestly appealing to someone to pursue a particular course of action, often with moral or spiritual significance. It frequently appears in passages where leaders or apostles address others to inspire righteousness, faithfulness, or adherence to God's teachings.
For example, in Acts 13:15 (KJV), we read, "And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on." Here, exhortation signifies a heartfelt encouragement or message meant to uplift and guide.
Throughout the Bible, exhortation is a tool for spiritual motivation,
God Bless you abundantly,
Randy
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