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    If They Be Prophets: An Examination of the Prophetic Office and Gift
    If They Be Prophets: An Examination of the Prophetic Office and Gift
    If They Be Prophets: An Examination of the Prophetic Office and Gift
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    If They Be Prophets: An Examination of the Prophetic Office and Gift

    By Roderick L. Evans

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    Revised and updated edition. From the beginning, God has always used prophets to speak on His behalf to His people. The ministry of the prophet did not cease with the early New Testament Church. The prophet's ministry is still vital to the furtherance of the Church. In this book, rediscover the ministry of the New Testament prophet and how it operates in today's Church.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbundant Truth Publishing
    Release dateJan 13, 2011
    ISBN9781601411181
    If They Be Prophets: An Examination of the Prophetic Office and Gift
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    Roderick L. Evans

    Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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      If They Be Prophets - Roderick L. Evans

      IF THEY BE PROPHETS

      AN EXAMINATION OF THE PROPHETIC OFFICE AND GIFT

      Written by: Roderick Levi Evans

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      Abundant Truth Publishing on Smashwords

      If They Be Prophets

      An Examination of the Prophetic Office and Gift

      Copyright ©2011 by Roderick Levi Evans

      ISBN 13: 978-1-60141-118-1

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 – What is a Prophet?

      Prophets in the Old Testament

      Prophets in the New Testament

      Chapter 2 – The Call of a Prophet

      Receiving the Prophetic Call

      Responding to the Prophetic Call

      Recognizing the Prophetic Call

      Chapter 3 – The Making of a Prophet

      Crushing of the Prophet

      Reverence of the Prophet

      Building of the Prophet

      The Prophet’s Character

      Chapter 4 – The Office of the Prophet

      Prophets as Messengers

      Prophets as Interpreters

      Nine Functions of the Prophet

      Focus of Prophets

      Chapter 5 – The Prophetic Person

      The Prophetic Person is a Messenger

      The Prophetic Person as an Interpreter

      The Prophetic Person’s Character

      Identifying the Prophetic Person

      Walking as a Prophetic Person

      Chapter 6 – Prophets in Perspective

      Prophets and the Church

      Prophets and Pastors

      Apostles versus Prophets

      Misconceptions

      Chapter 7 – False Prophets

      Recognizing False Ministers

      Recognizing False Prophets

      *****

      Introduction

      At His departure, Jesus instructed the disciples to go to Jerusalem to await the promise of the Father. On the day of Pentecost, this promise was fulfilled with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

      The Holy Spirit was given so that the work of Jesus Christ would continue on the earth. The Ministerial Endowments Series is designed to bring clarity to the gifts and ministries given to the Church. It is our prayer that believers will be enlightened and encouraged.

      In the publication:

      Controversy over the gifts and ministries of the Spirit has abounded for centuries. Various scholars have taught that there was a cessation of the gifts and ministries. More specifically, they affirm that the ministry of the Prophet is no longer in operation nor valid. However, in recent years, a resurgence of the operation and demonstration of this ministry occurred. Traditional and Non-traditional churches, alike, have experienced the visitation of God through the Holy Spirit.

      Since the emergence and acceptance of the ministries and gifts of the Holy Spirit, various authors have written concerning this phenomenon. In spite of this, many in the Church, presently, do not understand the functions and operations of, namely, the office of the Prophet. Even in organizations and denominations that consider this ministry valid today, comprehension is oftentimes elementary.

      Where there is no clear understanding, individuals become vulnerable to deception and error. Since the prophetic office has authority and responsibility in the Kingdom of God, there are individuals in the Church who desire to function in this office.

      There are men and women who know they are not called to this office, yet they pursue it. They lust after the respect that men have for those in this office. If they cannot be recognized as a prophet, some want to be identified with the office. Therefore, individuals resort to saying that they have a prophetic anointing upon their lives, without having any knowledge or understanding of the office or the anointing associated with it.

      In this book, we will bring clarity to the role of the prophet in the New Testament Church. In addition, we will explain with simplicity the prophetic anointing. It is our prayer that believers will recognize the operation of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. We can be confident that God is still using His people in these last days.*****

      Chapter 1

      What is a Prophet?

      The prophets are here! God always spoke to His people through the ministry of the prophets. After the Church was established, prophets continued to minister. The ministry of prophets did not cease after the deaths of the first century apostles and prophets.

      Some scholars have promoted the idea that since we have scripture, there is no need for prophetic ministry. Others believe that since the Holy Spirit is in all believers, prophetic ministry is useless.

      However, we should know that these doctrines are incorrect. Prophets and prophetic ministry are essential to God’s purpose for the Church. God established this ministry in the Church second only to apostolic ministry.

      The word prophet originates from the Greek word, prophetes, which means an inspired speaker or a foreteller. Prophets will only speak for God, not for a particular Church or organization.

      Prophets are chosen

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