What is the point in being a prophet?

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You are still in the USA...
That alone would suggest that you have doubts about your prophesy. It's just the nature of the thing. So maybe you are getting confused or lack understanding of the message given.

God's word is in essence God himself. (John 1:14.)
So those chartered to carry it are EXTREMELY careful with it. They don't add to or take away from the exact, precise words given. They don't get caught up in anything else but the exact precise message given. Deviations from this by a prophet are usually not good. God is Holy, Holy, Holy. Sin and that level of holiness cause a reaction similar to pure sodium and water. (Explosive with only God remaining)

I'm divorced and my daughter lives with her mother. I've talked to her mother, and she is not willing to leave or take any precautions. What's the point of surviving if my daughter isn't with me? Either God will make a way for me in His time, or I will die here with my fellow countrymen. I have complete confidence in my salvation, so, while I'd prefer to survive, I'm not really worried about my destiny (I know where I'm going).
 

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I'm divorced and my daughter lives with her mother. I've talked to her mother, and she is not willing to leave or take any precautions. What's the point of surviving if my daughter isn't with me? Either God will make a way for me in His time, or I will die here with my fellow countrymen. I have complete confidence in my salvation, so, while I'd prefer to survive, I'm not really worried about my destiny (I know where I'm going).
I hope your divorce was scriptural, if not, it has an effect on your salvation, and a negative one.

Salvation requires
1. Belief and faith
2. Confession of belief
3. Repentance
4. Baptism, immersion in water.

Is this what you've done? If not, you've not been saved. And if divorced unscripturally, likewise. Having false confidence, no matter how fervent, means nothing.
 

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I know this is my first thread, but I came to this site to ask people's opinions.

God has called me to be a prophet, but I don't understand the point of it. What good is it to know what is going to happen? What good is it to tell people what's going to happen?

When I do tell people what is going to happen, they don't believe me and they come up with any explanation they can to say that what God has shown me will happen won't happen.

Deuteronomy 18:21,22 gives the test of a prophet: "[SUP]21 [/SUP]You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” [SUP]22 [/SUP]If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed." I will pass that test when what God has shown me comes to pass. The only problem is that when what I say comes to pass, there will not be anyone alive or on this forum to verify it.

Even the most devout Christians on this forum will not be able to accept what I have to say. God is going to do a thing so great and terrible that you cannot even fathom it, let alone accept it. And again I ask, what good is it for me to tell anyone? I fear, and think I know deep down in my heart, that God has raised me up to be the unheard prophet: a raving madman preaching from the street corner about what He is going to do and that no one will listen or heed my warning. And then it will be too late.
What do you mean when you say your a prophet ordained of God ?

And if you are then you shouldn’t pre determine no one will ever listen to you before you even share what God told you to share ,

what I mean is if you truly believe your an ordained of God prophet , then speak as though God gave you something but say and if someone hears you or doesn’t isnt something you ( the prophet ) has any power to control or should even be concerned with

if God called you step through the doubt and speak knowing who’s word it is

all this said to encourage you to share your message and let people decide whether to hear it or not , the prophet doesn’t make one hear or reject the message they just speak as moved by the Holy Ghost like someone scattering seeds

Its up to the person and God whether the seeds take root and grow

but also I’m not sure what you mean by prophet sometimes people claim this to try to grab some credibility and authority beforehand to try to force thier message on people that’s all cattywompass too like Jim jones for instance claimed to be a prophet in fact every false prophet will make the same claim

what I’m getting at is just say what you have to say and the. People will recognize the message for what it is

Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14:29

There is no single authoritative prophet is another point that’s important there are many in his body
 

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Word from God can be vague....or with exacting precision.
This is Amazing Grace, is it not? You been reading the same study I was?
What an Awesome God Helping us to be "united on the same page,"
instead of Confused by The Danger Zone of end-times eschatological disagreements/arguments, eh?:


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This is Amazing Grace, is it not? You been reading the same study I was?
What an Awesome God Helping us to be "united on the same page,"
instead of Confused by The Danger Zone of end-times eschatological disagreements/arguments, eh?:


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Nope...
Not currently doing any studies.

I just happen to understand a LOT of God's words. I went off the deep end decades ago. I have an extensive library that I have read of really dry resource materials.
What was said, why it was said and why it was said in the manner it was said in are the three basic questions that I asked regularly throughout my journeys through the Bible.

I'm not a preacher nor do I play one on the internet. I just know what I know.
 

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I know this is my first thread, but I came to this site to ask people's opinions.

God has called me to be a prophet, but I don't understand the point of it. What good is it to know what is going to happen? What good is it to tell people what's going to happen?

When I do tell people what is going to happen, they don't believe me and they come up with any explanation they can to say that what God has shown me will happen won't happen.

Deuteronomy 18:21,22 gives the test of a prophet: "[SUP]21 [/SUP]You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” [SUP]22 [/SUP]If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed." I will pass that test when what God has shown me comes to pass. The only problem is that when what I say comes to pass, there will not be anyone alive or on this forum to verify it.

Even the most devout Christians on this forum will not be able to accept what I have to say. God is going to do a thing so great and terrible that you cannot even fathom it, let alone accept it. And again I ask, what good is it for me to tell anyone? I fear, and think I know deep down in my heart that God has raised me up to be the unheard prophet: a raving madman preaching from the street corner about what He is going to do and that no one will listen or heed my warning. And then it will be too late.

I hate to be the one to tell you that God has not called you to be a Prophet if you don't know what you are to say to people.
 
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but also I’m not sure what you mean by prophet sometimes people claim this to try to grab some credibility and authority beforehand to try to force thier message on people that’s all cattywompass too like Jim jones for instance claimed to be a prophet in fact every false prophet will make the same claim
I'm not sure if you've read through the thread, but I made this post seven years ago. For the prophecy, read page 5, posts 98 and 99.
 
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I hate to be the one to tell you that God has not called you to be a Prophet if you don't know what you are to say to people.
I'm not sure if you've read through the thread, but I made this post seven years ago. For the prophecy, read page 5, posts 98 and 99.
 

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I'm not sure if you've read through the thread, but I made this post seven years ago. For the prophecy, read page 5, posts 98 and 99.
You have simply reproduced existing prophecies (which may or may not be applicable). Why does everyone want to be a prophet? How about being an evangelist?
 
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You have simply reproduced existing prophecies (which may or may not be applicable). Why does everyone want to be a prophet? How about being an evangelist?
There is some difference. I said that America is Babylon and that Putin is the Rider on a White Horse and the Beast of Revelation. But, if I post that sermon here, the mods will ban me. They've done it before (I guess they really like Putin?). You can find it on my Youtube page linked on post 359.

And I have spent many years sharing the Gospel: preaching, praying, teaching, ministering in my career of youth work and mental health, prison ministry, youth ministry, etc. Right now, I'm leading a Facebook group of reading through the Bible in a year, and I started a charity for the homeless. Just some background on me - no need to brag about it. I love serving our Lord Jesus Christ and I'm grateful for the opportunity.
 

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Why does everyone want to be a prophet? How about being an evangelist?
Everyone doesn't want to be a prophet. But there is this in 1 Corinthians 14:1 ~

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
 

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Everyone doesn't want to be a prophet. But there is this in 1 Corinthians 14:1 ~Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
Those days are long gone. Check Revelation.
 

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And I have spent many years sharing the Gospel: preaching, praying, teaching, ministering in my career of youth work and mental health, prison ministry, youth ministry, etc.
Can you tell us more about your Manasseh ministry? It looks like you're a registered nonprofit, but I can't seem to find anything about an actual brick and mortar ministry. The address given for it seems to be your personal residence.
 

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There are no more prophets, sir.
Only witnesses who hold to the TESTIMONY of JESUS.
There is NOTHING that needs to be added to the STORY of our salvation in by and through THE SON..
And anyone who does...well that one is made manifest is a false witness...
at what point in scripture did prophecy cease?
 

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when did prophecy cease in scripture?
In 95 or 96 AD. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: (Rev 22:18)

What are "these things? They are all the prophecies within Revelation which are meant to give Christians an overview of the future of (a) the earth, (b) the righteous and (c) the unrighteous. John is clearly warning everyone that this book is the final book of prophecy as well as the final book of the Bible.
 

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I hope your divorce was scriptural, if not, it has an effect on your salvation, and a negative one.

Salvation requires
1. Belief and faith
2. Confession of belief
3. Repentance
4. Baptism, immersion in water.

Is this what you've done? If not, you've not been saved. And if divorced unscripturally, likewise. Having false confidence, no matter how fervent, means nothing.
Getting a divorce that doesn’t have scriptural warrant does not result in being unsaved.
 

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Getting a divorce that doesn’t have scriptural warrant does not result in being unsaved.
Read the scriptures closer. If for an unscriptural reason, namely for infidelity, you cause each other to be adulterous if remarried or if engaged in subsequent sexual relations, and adultery is a sin.
 

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In 95 or 96 AD. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: (Rev 22:18)

What are "these things? They are all the prophecies within Revelation which are meant to give Christians an overview of the future of (a) the earth, (b) the righteous and (c) the unrighteous. John is clearly warning everyone that this book is the final book of prophecy as well as the final book of the Bible.
so in your view in 95 or 96 God withdrew the gift of prophecy

My view is that John was referring to the book of Revelations. But at around 95 or 96 you say the gift was still operating.
 
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Read the scriptures closer. If for an unscriptural reason, namely for infidelity, you cause each other to be adulterous if remarried or if engaged in subsequent sexual relations, and adultery is a sin.
Listen, I'm twice divorced. Neither one was my fault or my desire. In order for me to tell you what happened in my marriages, I would have to say some ugly things about people that I forgive and love.

I teach people that unless it's a matter of infidelity, the Lord Jesus Christ does not give you permission to divorce. However, if it's not in your control, His grace is sufficient to cover the situation and make it right. If His grace isn't sufficient to cover the situation, then it's not sufficient for any sin or anyone's salvation. Don't make such absurd comments (referring to your original post about it.)
 
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