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To: Raycpa

Studying the Word of God is profitable, so that the Will of God can be properly understood. Prophecy, however, serves no purpose but to reveal the will of God, which has already been revealed.


21 posted on 07/21/2005 6:11:00 AM PDT by jkl1122
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To: jkl1122

"Prophecy, however, serves no purpose but to reveal the will of God, which has already been revealed."

What of the other side of the equation, God Himself? His will may have been revealed, but that does not mean we listened or, even if we did, that we do not need additional help in order to understand His will. Most importantly, it does not in any way restrict Almighty God.

Who are you to tell God, "I say you cannot send any more prophets because your will is already revealed. If you do, I'm telling everyone I know of to ignore them."

One of us needs to get off of his high horse my friend.


22 posted on 07/21/2005 6:21:48 AM PDT by Graves (Remember Esphigmenou - Orthodoxy or Death!)
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To: jkl1122
God is always revealing his will to his believers. As we walk with him Jesus reveals his plan for our lives. Prophetic gifts help us see God moving in our lives and the lives of others.

This theology that their are no prophecies confuses two separate things. Scripture is complete until Jesus returns. However, the need and use of prophetic gifts (the sheep know my voice), teaching, discernment etc, are all fully alive in each of God's chosen. These are the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us so that we may grow in knowledge and love of God.

You are free to leave certain gifts unopened but you do God and yourself a disservice.
23 posted on 07/21/2005 6:27:18 AM PDT by Raycpa
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