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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, {{s||John|3|18-22}}) | *Prophets can be misunderstood (for example, {{s||John|3|18-22}}) | ||
| − | *Prophecy may have its fulfillment contested, either through misinformation, or cunningly devised fables. ( | + | *Prophecy may have its fulfillment contested, either through misinformation, or cunningly devised fables. ({{s||Matthew|28|12-13}}) |
*Prophecy may be distant fulfillment. (For example, {{s|2|Peter|3|9}}) | *Prophecy may be distant fulfillment. (For example, {{s|2|Peter|3|9}}) | ||
*Prophecy may be of conditional fulfillment ({{s||Jeremiah|18|8-10}}) | *Prophecy may be of conditional fulfillment ({{s||Jeremiah|18|8-10}}) | ||
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*Prophets may even speak presumptuously on occasion. ({{s|2|Samuel|7|14}}) | *Prophets may even speak presumptuously on occasion. ({{s|2|Samuel|7|14}}) | ||
*Prophets may disagree among themselves on some matters. ({{s||Acts|15|39}}) | *Prophets may disagree among themselves on some matters. ({{s||Acts|15|39}}) | ||
| − | A prophet's words may be recorded imperfectly. (Compare {{s||Acts|9|7}} and {{s||Acts|22|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 {{s||Isaiah|55|11}}) | *(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. (Matthew 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)