What was the role of the prophets in the Israelite religion?

The cultic prophet’s function is to secure weal for Israel; the canonical prophet’s function is to proclaim Yahweh’s message to Israel, whether it be one of weal or woe. Alternative suggestions for a prophetic office are unconvincing.

What was the role of the prophets in the plan of God?

A prophet teaches truth and interprets the word of God. He calls the unrighteous to repentance. He receives revelations and directions from the Lord for our benefit. He may see into the future and foretell coming events so that the world may be warned.

Who is your favorite prophet in the Bible?

Each of his prophesies regarding Jesus in the meridian of time has been fulfilled. Indeed, Isaiah is the most quoted prophet by Paul, Peter and John (in his Revelation) in the New Testament. Jesus himself quoted/referenced Isaiah eight times.

Is a SEER greater than a prophet?

A seer, however, is more than a prophet who pronounces divine judgment or foretells the future. In this way, a seer goes beyond the gifts granted to prophets and is therefore “greater” both regarding power and responsibility.

Are there Christian prophets today?

Yes! Christian Prophets Today? Modern Day Apostles? Yes! Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Curiously, and without biblical support, this fivefold list of ordained ministries from Ephesians 4:11 has been split by the modern church into two lists.

Who are the “two prophets”?

These “two prophets” are the Lord’s “ two witnesses ” (Rev. 11:3) who will prophesy and do great signs and miracles at the very close of the Church Age during the time of the Antichrist. In this verse we see Christian prophets — here, end-time prophets — long after the time of the early church, in fact at the very end of this age.

Are apostles and prophets only for the first century?

Apostles and prophets are in the Christian Church for the entire church age. A number of Scriptures (see below) make it very clear that prophets and apostles were intended for the full church age, and not just for the first century church.

Were there prophets in the New Testament before Jesus?

No, these were Christian prophets, contemporary to the time in which Paul was writing. There were New Testament prophets (and apostles, too) existing in the church long after Jesus had ascended back to heaven. Ephesians 4:8, 11-13 This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men”