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Comment by Kevin L Garner, Sr. on April 6, 2009 at 10:03pm

What is The Role Of The Prophet In Today's Church
Jeremiah said that a prophet was call, to root out, to pull down, to destroy,to throw down to build and to plant. Thats in Jer 1:10 but verse 11 says the Lord ask him what do you see, so seeing is only one side of the role of the prophet.

Comment by Apostle Alfred Henton on April 3, 2009 at 7:55pm

Comment by Mark on April 2, 2009 at 7:38pm

GENERAL RULES OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION

The interpreter must be saved and dependent on the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 2:13-16).
Assume the Bible is authoritative and inerrant
The Bible interprets itself; Scripture best explains Scripture
Interpret experience in light of Scripture; not the other way around
Biblical examples are authoritative only when supported by a command
Church history is important but not decisive in interpretation

GRAMMATICAL RULES OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION

Scripture has only one meaning
Take Scripture as normal language; “plain sense of the language”
Interpret words in harmony with their meaning in times of the author
Interpret according to the context
If an inanimate object describes a living being -- then it's figurative
If an expression is out of character with thing described -- it’s figurative
Don’t make a parable “walk on all fours” -- it has only one point
Prophetic statements are to be taken normally -- unless the context compels otherwise

HISTORICAL RULES OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION

Interpret in light of biblical historical context
Revelation is progressive; later revelation explains earlier
Events of history become spiritual truths only if Scripture designates

THEOLOGICAL RULES OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION

Scripture must be understood grammatically before theologically
A doctrine is not biblical unless it sums up all that Scripture says
No contradictions in Scripture: e.g. sovereignty and responsibility
An implied teaching must have support in another passage.

Comment by Mark on April 2, 2009 at 5:00pm

The Truth Will Make YOU Free!
What is a False Prophet?

Because of the way "prophet" is commonly used, there is a misconception that its basic definition is "someone who foretells the future," but this definition is too narrow. Prophet is better defined as "one who speaks for another." A true prophet, then, is a person who speaks for God, delivering a message that...more »
What is a False Prophet?

Because of the way "prophet" is commonly used, there is a misconception that its basic definition is "someone who foretells the future," but this definition is too narrow. Prophet is better defined as "one who speaks for another." A true prophet, then, is a person who speaks for God, delivering a message that God has ordained him to give. In The Book of Exodus God tells Moses that Aaron, his brother, would be his (Moses') prophet, even as Moses was God's prophet. Because of Moses' unbelief in God's ability to speak through him, God would speak to Moses, who would tell Aaron what to say to others—Pharaoh in particular (verse 2). It is the function of speaking for another, rather than the miracles they performed or their foretelling of what would befall Egypt, which defined Moses and Aaron as prophets.
Frequently, the words a prophet spoke on God's behalf were, in fact, foretelling what would happen later. However, the prophet's essential role was to speak for God, regardless of whether he did any predicting of the future. A prophet expresses the will of God in words, and sometimes he uses signs to back up what he says and to demonstrate God's power behind it.
In a similar way, a false prophet also may not be in the business of foretelling the future. A false prophet is simply someone who speaks for another but falsely. False prophets either speak for the wrong god, or they claim to have heard from the true God but do not accurately represent Him or His words. At the very least, they speak out of their own human hearts, but more likely, the "god" they are speaking for is really a demon.
It is true that, if a prophet foretells something that fails to come to pass, he is a false prophet, but foretelling the future correctly is not the determining factor when looking at false prophets. The real issue is whether one who claims to be representing God and speaking for Him, is doing so accurately or falsely. A prophet may accurately predict an event or demonstrate supernatural power, but if he is leading people away from the true worship of the true God, he is a false prophet.
If there arises among you a prophet or a dreamer of dreams, and he gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder comes to pass, of which he spoke to you, saying, "Let us go after other gods"—which you have not known—"and let us serve them," you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams, for the Lord your God is testing you to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him. But that prophet or that dreamer of dreams shall be put to death, because he has spoken in order to turn you away from the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of bondage, to entice you from the way in which the Lord your God commanded you to walk. So you shall put away the evil from your midst.
This passage begins with the assumption that the prophet does foretell the future accurately or perform some other, humanly impossible work. Nevertheless, if that prophet's central message is to follow after a different god or to take a spiritual path that the true God has not said to take, that person is a false prophet. God states unequivocally that misrepresenting Him incurs the death penalty, and Revelation 19:20 says that this is exactly what happens to the False Prophet: He is thrown into the Lake of Fire.
Dodging Moral Teaching
The message of the false prophet is contrasted in The Old Testament with loving the true God with all of our heart and soul (life), walking after Him, fearing Him, keeping His commandments, obeying His voice, serving Him, and holding fast to Him. These elements indicate what God wants His people to be focused on, helping to define whether a man claiming to speak for God is truly doing so or not.
Verse 4 mentions obeying God's voice and keeping His commandments. This is a regular theme with God's true prophets: They always have The Law under girding their messages. When the Old Testament prophets were sent to warn or inform Israel and Judah, they always pointed out the grievous ways in which the people had transgressed God's law.
False prophets, on the other hand, will not hold the moral line that God requires. Lamentations 2:12-14 says that the false prophets "have not uncovered your iniquity, to bring back your captives, but have envisioned for you false prophecies and delusions." False prophets will not connect the dots between the sinfulness of a nation and national calamity. They instead focus on something other than God's standard of righteousness.
This same principle appears in Isaiah 8:19,20. Both houses of Israel were guilty of seeking out mediums and wizards for spiritual guidance, and God's response is very telling:
And when they say to you, "Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter," should not a people seek their God? Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living? To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
God gives us a standard by which to measure the words of a prophet: the law and testimony—His Word. If the prophet's message contradicts what is already established as God's Word, it is evidence that he lacks spiritual understanding. If his words do not line up with God's law and testimony, he is not speaking the truth.
In summary, the hallmark of a true prophet is his upholding of the law of God, while false prophets dodge moral teaching and instead preach a message that appeals to the masses. God's truth is abhorrent to the natural mind Romans 8:7, and thus it is quite common for God's prophets to be killed, while the false prophets enjoy widespread popularity and support. « less

Comment by Minister Jeremy De Wayne Simmons on March 30, 2009 at 9:39pm

Greetings to My Fellow Brothers and Sisters of FGBCFI...
Look forward to seeing you all in Atlanta as we are in Pursuit of More Glory!!!

Minister J. De Wayne Simmons
International Director of Registration & Chaperone Check-In
Children and Youth Division, FGBCFI

Comment by Dr. Debora C. Hooper on March 25, 2009 at 11:57am

Good day ministry friends:

It is with great joy that I announce that on next Wednesday, April 1, the registration for the Ministry Mentoring Seminar II held on Saturday, May 16, will begin. Why did I hold it so long? Well, April is my birthday month and I wanted to start it off with a bang by being a special blessing to you! I’ve been saying that the Recession is going to be a “Recession Blessin’” for the saints and I believe that! So here’s your blessing! On April 1 through April 3, for an entire 3 days, the registration for the Ministry Mentoring Seminar will be “Register One – Get One Half Off”! (Registration $50 - That’s a savings of $25!)

Yes, you read it right and if I were you, I wouldn’t miss this great offer to finally get the ministry mentoring you need. Trust me, if you love my book and it has helped you, you’ll really love the seminars! It will inform you, empower you, and push you into your ministry and most of all teach you how to do it right! So, don’t be left behind in 2009! Come and let me share with you what you’ve been longing for in ministry – information!!! I know that’s why I wrote the book!

Pastors, don’t miss this opportunity to include your entire minister’s board and ministry staff (secretaries, armorbearers, adjutants). Remember, your staff can either complement you or complicate you, it all depends on what they know. And you know I always say, “you can’t do what you don’t know”. So, on Saturday, May 16, let me assist you with imparting what a pastor needs and wants with your ministry leaders.

In addition, a special luncheon will be held for all Senior Pastors. Pastors, after 20 years evangelizing across the country and gleaning ministry information from mega pastors and churches, I want to share their tips with you. Yes, I can help you take your ministry to another level – all on a shoe string budget!! If you’ve got the time, I’ve got the info! Just meet me at the luncheon. (Email me too for a list of great ministry websites I recommend!)

Well, I’ve got to get back to work preparing for the Seminar, and I’ll see you on Saturday, May 16 but remember to register early on April 1 through April 3 to get your discount.

Blessings,

Dr. Debora Hooper
www.DeboraHooper.com

Ps – those of you who attended the first Seminar, get an additional $10 off.

Comment by Pastor Fred Thomas Owens III on March 17, 2009 at 8:59pm

Shepherd's House Fellowship Full Gospel Church, Wilson, NC is a member of the NC East Central District, FGBCFI - Pastor Fred Thomas Owens III

Comment by Pastor Duane Thomas, Jr on March 8, 2009 at 8:25pm

My church is a part of the FGBCFI It is End Time Worship FGBC in Niagara Falls NY www.endtimeworshipwdm.com

Comment by Quincy Atkins-Brooks on March 8, 2009 at 8:16pm

FBIC (Firm Believer In Christ) God is a deserving God.
Beulah Grove FGB Church

Comment by Elder Chris on January 29, 2009 at 11:52am

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