The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church

Names Given to the Prophet of God

Various names were given to those chosen by the Lord to reveal His will to the children of men. They were known by such names as: BSPC 82.7

Prophet	1 Samuel 9:9	Fellow servant	Revelation 19:10; 22:9
Son of man	Ezekiel 4:1; 5:1	Servant of God	1 Chronicles 6:49
Seer	2 Chronicles 16:7	Man of God	1 Samuel 9:6; 2 Peter 1:21
Messenger	Isaiah 44:26; Malachi 3:1
Spokesman	Exodus 4:16; 7:2	Watchman	Isaiah 52:8

These names indicate something of the wide coverage of responsibility and experience of the one upon whom the prophetic gift is bestowed. As a prophet he was a “servant of God,” a “messenger” for God. This called for full surrender to God, so much so that he could be called a “man of God.” Even though he was thus highly honored, he was still to maintain sympathetic contact with men; hence, he was known as a “Son of man,” or “fellow servant.” God would reveal Himself to His servants in visions, and so the prophet was known as a “seer.” What he received from God he was to give to others; hence, the Scriptures designate him as a “spokesman.” In his capacity as a shepherd, one who would point out the dangers and perils of the way, he was called a “watchman.” BSPC 82.8