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− | '''Note''': In practice, this is the most qualified test, the most subject to abuse, even within the Bible. | + | *'''Note''': In practice, this is the most qualified test, the most subject to abuse, even within the Bible. |
− | Prophets can be misunderstood (for example, John 3 | + | *Prophets can be misunderstood (for example, {{s||John|3|18-22}}) |
− | Prophecy may have its fulfillment contested, either through misinformation, or cunningly devised fables. (Matt. 28:12-13) | + | *Prophecy may have its fulfillment contested, either through misinformation, or cunningly devised fables. (Matt. 28:12-13) |
− | Prophecy may be distant fulfillment. (For example, 2 Peter 3 | + | *Prophecy may be distant fulfillment. (For example, {{s|2|Peter|3|9}}) |
− | Prophecy may be of conditional fulfillment ( | + | *Prophecy may be of conditional fulfillment ({{s||Jeremiah|18|8-10}}) |
− | Prophets may speak their own opinion. (2 | + | *Prophets may speak their own opinion. ({{s|2|Corinthians|8|8}}) |
− | Prophets may even speak presumptuously on occasion. (2 Samuel 7 | + | *Prophets may even speak presumptuously on occasion. ({{s|2|Samuel|7|14}}) |
− | Prophets may disagree among themselves on some matters. (Acts | + | *Prophets may disagree among themselves on some matters. ({{s||Acts|15|39}}) |
− | A prophet's words may be recorded imperfectly. (Compare Acts 9 | + | A prophet's words may be recorded imperfectly. (Compare {{s||Acts|9|7}} and {{s||Acts|22|9}}) |
− | Finally, even prophets may misinterpret prophecy. (It is clear that much of the New Testament presumes an immanent return in glory, necessitating eventual warnings not to expect such.) | + | *Finally, even prophets may misinterpret prophecy. (It is clear that much of the New Testament presumes an immanent return in glory, necessitating eventual warnings not to expect such.) |
− | (Overall, see | + | *(Overall, see {{s||Isaiah|55|11}}) |
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- Note: In practice, this is the most qualified test, the most subject to abuse, even within the Bible.
- Prophets can be misunderstood (for example, John 3꞉18-22)
- Prophecy may have its fulfillment contested, either through misinformation, or cunningly devised fables. (Matt. 28:12-13)
- Prophecy may be distant fulfillment. (For example, 2 Peter 3꞉9)
- Prophecy may be of conditional fulfillment (Jeremiah 18꞉8-10)
- Prophets may speak their own opinion. (2 Corinthians 8꞉8)
- Prophets may even speak presumptuously on occasion. (2 Samuel 7꞉14)
- Prophets may disagree among themselves on some matters. (Acts 15꞉39)
A prophet's words may be recorded imperfectly. (Compare Acts 9꞉7 and Acts 22꞉9)
- Finally, even prophets may misinterpret prophecy. (It is clear that much of the New Testament presumes an immanent return in glory, necessitating eventual warnings not to expect such.)
- (Overall, see Isaiah 55꞉11)