The Prophetic Gift in the Gospel Church

PROVING THE GIFT

There is no surer way to prove a prophetic gift than by comparing it with the description of such gifts as were manifested in Scripture times, and testing it by the rules therein given. There are seven complete rules given in the Scriptures by which we may know a genuine gift of prophecy. These are noted in the second part of this book. PGGC 30.3

The gifts, and especially the gift of prophecy, have a part to act in bringing the church into “unity” and harmony. “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” In fact, the gathering of a people from the confused elements of earth, and the various nations of the world, to move forward as one, is one of the best evidences of a genuine work of the Lord. PGGC 30.4

The true gift of prophecy will not give any revelation to take the place of the Scriptures. While it may shed light on the Scriptures, leading the people into the “unity of the faith,” its great work will be that of counsel, and instructions how to live, act, and move in these last days of peril. PGGC 31.1