05 Oct 09
Yesterday I had a conversation with a self proclaimed prophet.
You see, it started with a phone call to someone I was interested in buying a dairy farm from, but as it turned out the man I was talking to was a prophet.
Soon the conversation turned ugly. Since I didn't agree with his theology, and seeing as he was a "prophet", I was suddenly on the receiving end of judgement.
Anyway, I was wondering if you, Christians, believe that there are still prophets living today.
Personally I don't think so, as I believe that with the close of the canon of scripture in the first century, that God has said all that needs to be said, and that it is no longer necessary for there to be "prophets".
Your thought?
Non-Christians are welcome to comment as well.
Also, do you think I should seek to continue to engage this "prophet" in further conversations? I left the door open.
05 Oct 09
Originally posted by josephwThere are a lot of folks like him out there. If Jesus returned he would be the first in line to kill him again.
Yesterday I had a conversation with a self proclaimed prophet.
You see, it started with a phone call to someone I was interested in buying a dairy farm from, but as it turned out the man I was talking to was a prophet.
Soon the conversation turned ugly. Since I didn't agree with his theology, and seeing as he was a "prophet", I was suddenly on the receiv ...[text shortened]... eek to continue to engage this "prophet" in further conversations? I left the door open.
05 Oct 09
Originally posted by josephwIn Corinthians Paul indicates that everything will pass away....except love. I just don't think we are there yet. As for your friend being a true prophet, that is another discussion altogether.
Yesterday I had a conversation with a self proclaimed prophet.
You see, it started with a phone call to someone I was interested in buying a dairy farm from, but as it turned out the man I was talking to was a prophet.
Soon the conversation turned ugly. Since I didn't agree with his theology, and seeing as he was a "prophet", I was suddenly on the receiv ...[text shortened]... eek to continue to engage this "prophet" in further conversations? I left the door open.
05 Oct 09
Originally posted by whodeyYes. It is as huge debate in Christendom as to whether those "things" have passed away.
In Corinthians Paul indicates that everything will pass away....except love. I just don't think we are there yet. As for your friend being a true prophet, that is another discussion altogether.
The man was a contradiction in terms. He would be devoured in this forum.
05 Oct 09
Originally posted by josephwWas MLK not a prophet?
Yesterday I had a conversation with a self proclaimed prophet.
You see, it started with a phone call to someone I was interested in buying a dairy farm from, but as it turned out the man I was talking to was a prophet.
Soon the conversation turned ugly. Since I didn't agree with his theology, and seeing as he was a "prophet", I was suddenly on the receiv ...[text shortened]... eek to continue to engage this "prophet" in further conversations? I left the door open.
05 Oct 09
Originally posted by josephwThe decision to close the canon of scripture was a human one, not a divine one. It wasn't that "god" had no more to say, it's that they had no interest in hearing any more. If there is to be a moratorium on prophets, it is a self imposed one.
Yesterday I had a conversation with a self proclaimed prophet.
You see, it started with a phone call to someone I was interested in buying a dairy farm from, but as it turned out the man I was talking to was a prophet.
Soon the conversation turned ugly. Since I didn't agree with his theology, and seeing as he was a "prophet", I was suddenly on the receiv ...[text shortened]... eek to continue to engage this "prophet" in further conversations? I left the door open.
05 Oct 09
Originally posted by josephwYes I believe in prophets however I believe this type of 'spiritual activity' should come with a very firm warning about the misuse of such power. One example is prophesizing ones (or anothers) death. It cab be 'divined' but is definately not for every one,(it is said in hindu scripture)
Yesterday I had a conversation with a self proclaimed prophet.
You see, it started with a phone call to someone I was interested in buying a dairy farm from, but as it turned out the man I was talking to was a prophet.
Soon the conversation turned ugly. Since I didn't agree with his theology, and seeing as he was a "prophet", I was suddenly on the receiv ...[text shortened]... eek to continue to engage this "prophet" in further conversations? I left the door open.