ETCF I.6 The Prophets of God

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part I. Revelation ~ 6. Prophets of God

Biblical passages for reflection
[Links to the ESV Bible](Link to all the audio):

Deuteronomy 18.15-22; Isaiah 06; Joel 02.28-32; Matthew 07.15-20; Ephesians 04.11-16;

Summary:

1. The Old Testament prophets were agents of divine revelation.
2. Prophecy involved foretelling and forthtelling.
3. The prophets were reformers of Israelite worship and life.
4. Only those directly called by God had the authority to be His prophets.
5. False prophets expressed their own opinions and told people only what they wanted to hear.
6. Major and minor prophets are so designated according to the volume of their written works, not the importance of those works.

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Personal(Micheal.T.Bee) Reflections:

From scripture passages in Acts can we infer prophets exist today(cf. Agabus in new testatment)? When (& why) did 'foretelling' cease? When did the Scripture as we know them, become the "canon"?

Also, passage from Joel indicates men and women would have the Spirit poured out on them. This would indicate to me that women are to play a role in the life of the church and the work of God in this area.

I looked in Matthew Henry referencing Isa8.20 - what an encouragement. He doesn't quote directly - but paraphrases - Micah 6.8. We seek a sign - when, often the sign is clear if we look to God's Word.