DAVEH wrote: > I remember having the 'prophet' discussion with DavidM > a long time ago, shortly after I arrived in TT. As I > remember, he told me he knows many prophets and apostles. > (Is my memory reasonably accurate on that, DavidM?)
Yes, Dave, that is pretty much correct. I have known a lot of prophets and a few apostles. Protestants are greatly divided on this subject. Some are cessationists and believe that the gifts of the Holy Spirit died out when the last apostles died sometime at the end of the first century. Most of the reformers like Calvin believed this way too. The Pentecostals and Charismatics believe that the gifts never died out, but rather took a remnant position in the churches through the ages. Of the Pentecostal and Charismatic sects, some believe very strongly in prophets and apostles and recognize them in their congregations, while others don't really have knowledge of them. I personally believe in the "five-fold" ministries of Ephesians 4:11, which means that I believe in the modern day ministry offices of apostles and prophets. Although Jesus has anointed me as a prophet in the church, most of the time I do not tell people that because there are many who have misperceptions and false ideas about prophets and so it would be a distraction. In churches where such gifts are understood and readily acknowledged, then it is not a problem and people might know me as one who functions in the prophetic gifts. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
