1428 prophecy, inspiration of OT
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The prophecies of biblical messengers are acknowledged as being of divine origin, inspired through the activity of the Holy Spirit.

God speaks through his prophets

2 Peter 1:20-21 See also Nehemiah 9:30; Zechariah 7:12; Hebrews 1:1

God is the source of prophecy

Ezekiel 24:20-21 The phrase “the word of the LORD came to ...” is frequently used of (and by) the prophets to indicate that the message they proclaimed came directly from God. See also 1 Samuel 15:10; 2 Samuel 7:4; 1 Kings 13:20; Kings 16:1; Kings 17:2; 2 Kings 20:4; Jeremiah 1:2; Ezekiel 6:1; Jonah 1:1; Haggai 2:10; Zechariah 1:1

Prophets inspired by God speak the truth

Deuteronomy 18:22 See also Jeremiah 28:9

See also

1150  God, truth of
1443  revelation, OT
1610  Scripture
1690  word of God
3272  Holy Spirit in OT
3281  Holy Spirit, inspiration
4155  divination
7772  prophets
7781  seer



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