[Boogieman]

“That term is most often associated with LDS and Seventh Day Adventists they both differ in its meaning.”

I’m neither of those sects, nor do I put much stock in their peculiar beliefs. I’m basing my assessment on the beliefs of those who probably know best, the Jews themselves. For example:

“God communicated to people through prophecy for nearly the entire biblical period, from Adam until Malachi. According to a prevalent Jewish tradition, prophecy ceased with Malachi, not to be renewed until the messianic age.”

http://www.jewishideas.org/articles/end-prophecy-malachis-position-spiritual-developmen

Now, of course I believe John the Baptist was a prophet, but he was a prophet serving a particular purpose: to announce the coming of Christ and prepare Israel to receive Him. So, he is actually the first prophet of the Messianic age, not a prophet of the Old Covenant, even though the Jews failed to fully recognize him.

[Natural Law]

"Now, of course I believe John the Baptist was a prophet, but he was a prophet serving a particular purpose: to announce the coming of Christ and prepare Israel to receive Him."

How was that not the purpose of all the prophets?

Peace be to you

[Elsie]

“That term is most often associated with LDS and Seventh Day Adventists they both differ in its meaning.”

At least the SDA doesn't have as a foundation the words of FALSE 'prophets'!