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Biblical Keys for Discerning True and False Prophets/Tests/Prophecy
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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 (Jer. 18:8-10) Prophets may speak their own opinion. (2 Cor. 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 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 Isa. 55:11)