1432 prophecy, in NT
Dictionary of Bible Themes

The NT describes the prophetic aspect of the ministry of Jesus Christ, and also recognises that prophetic gifts are given to believers through the Holy Spirit. It provides guidance on how such prophetic gifts are to be used.

Matthew 21:11

Jesus Christ recognised as a prophet

Mark 6:4; 8:27-28
Luke 7:16; 24:17-19
John 4:19
1 Corinthians 12:28-29

Prophecy in the church

See also

Prophecy is one among many spiritual gifts

Romans 12:6
1 Corinthians 12:10
Ephesians 4:11
1 Corinthians 12:29
Ephesians 4:11

Not all are called to be prophets

1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Prophecy is valueless without love

1 Corinthians 14:26

See also

Prophecy is for the building up of the church

Romans 12:3-6
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
1 Peter 4:10
1 Corinthians 14:5

Prophecy superior to speaking in tongues

See also

Prophecy in the early church

Acts 2:17; 11:27-28; 15:32; 21:9

See also

1445 revelation, responses to
2318 Christ as prophet
2363 Christ, preaching & teaching
3275 Holy Spirit in the church
7020 church, the
7754 preaching
7966 spiritual gifts
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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