[GregoTX]

I think this author means to say predictions when he says prophecies... big difference.

[sparklite2]

The dictionary doesn't think there's any difference between prophecy and prediction.

noun

noun: prophecy; plural noun: prophecies

1. a prediction.

   "a bleak prophecy of war and ruin"

the faculty, function, or practice of prophesying.

"the gift of prophecy"

synonyms:

divination, fortune-telling, crystal-gazing, prediction, second sight, prognostication, augury, soothsaying "the gift of prophecy"