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Is New Testament Prophecy Different Than Old Testament Prophecy?

Is New Testament Prophecy Different Than Old Testament Prophecy?

There’s a belief that New Testament prophecy may contain a kernel of truth even if there’s a husk of error. Something can get lost in the translation. There’s also an appeal to what I’ll call humble prophecy. Instead of saying, “Thus says the Lord,” people are encouraged to say things like “I feel God wants me to tell you this.” All of this seems well-intentioned. But is it biblical?

What You Need To Know About False Prophets in the Old Testament

What You Need To Know About False Prophets in the Old Testament

The message seems to be that adding God’s authority to your own words is so dangerous to the people of God that the prophet had to be permanently silenced. If you were going to claim to speak for God, the words that came out of your mouth had to be as true and reliable as God Himself.