Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Tests of True and False Prophets

What is one test by which to detect false prophets? BR-ASI9 125.1

“When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.” Deuteronomy 18:22. BR-ASI9 125.2

What other test should be applied in determining the validity of the claims of a prophet? BR-ASI9 125.3

“If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Ye shall walk after the Lord your God, and fear Him, and keep His commandments, and obey His voice, and ye shall serve Him, and cleave unto Him.” Deuteronomy 13:1-4. BR-ASI9 125.4

What rule did Christ give for distinguishing between true and false prophets? BR-ASI9 125.5

“By their fruits ye shall know them.” Matthew 7:20. BR-ASI9 125.6

What general rule is laid down for testing all prophets? BR-ASI9 125.7

“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” Isaiah 8:20. BR-ASI9 125.8