My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q6. How should we test someone who claims to have the spiritual gift of prophecy?

Picture: Q6. How should we test someone who claims to have the spiritual gift of prophecy? JTLD 294.1

Jesus warned that there would be false prophets in the end-time (Matthew 24:24), therefore, it is imperative that we know how to determine whether a prophet is genuine or counterfeit. A true prophet should: JTLD 294.2

• Agree with the Bible (Isaiah 8:20)
• Predict accurately (Jeremiah 28:9) unless it’s a conditional prophecy dependent on the response of the people (Jeremiah 18:7-10)
• Exhibit Christ-like fruits (Matthew 7:15-20)
• Direct people to Jesus for salvation (Acts 4:12)
• Turn people from their evil ways (Jeremiah 23:22)
• Provide practical counsel for everyday Christian living (2 Timothy 3:16)
• Not be intimidated by people’s displeasure (Jeremiah 1:17-19)

These are the tests of a true Biblical prophet. JTLD 294.3

• Bible Discovery: Deuteronomy 13:1-5; 18:21, 22; Jeremiah 23:14-17; Jonah 3:4, 5; 1 John 4:2, 3
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, 1888 Materials (1888 808.4)