Literal meaning |
To speak before; to be interpret of God. |
Description |
The gift of prophecy is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the body of Christ to receive and communicate an immediate message from God to His people through a divinely appointed utterance, and to reveal truth and proclaim it in a timely and relevant manner for understanding, correction, repentance, or edification. |
Bible references |
Theory | Practice |
Romans 12:6 | Isaiah 58:1 |
1 Corinthians 14:1,3,24,25 | John 4:16-19 |
Ephesians 4:11-14 | Acts 15:32 |
Distinctives |
People with this gift: |
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Personal traits and behaviors |
A person with this gift is usually: | |
Discerning | Authoritative |
Convicting | Confronting |
Critical | Determined |
Courageous | Uncompromising |
Cautions |
People with this gift: |
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Mobilizing for ministry |
People with this gift are needed in the church for: | |
Preaching | Bible school teacher |
Counselling | Writing books and articles |
Worship leaders | Bible study leader |
Related gifts |
This gift belongs to the category SIGNS. You may find useful to get information on other gifts which belong to this same category. These gifts are: | ||
Healing | Miracles | Tongues and Interpretation |