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Utilisateur:RogerNicholson/Sandbox2 Author: Kevin Christensen Bible tests for true and false prophets

Bible Tests for True and False Prophets

Of True	Of False
Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. Also Rev. 19:10, Ephesians 4:13, Ps. 25.24, Jeremiah 3:15, Numbers 11:2	Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly, they are ravening wolves. Also Matt. 24:11, 2 Tim. 3:1-9 and 4:3-4. 2 Thes. 2:1-12 and 4:1-3

Wherefore, by their fruits shall ye know them. 1

Claims a True Prophet must make

• Revelation and Vision
• Witnesses
• Chosen by God
• Ordained by prophesy and the laying on of hands by those in authority

Teaching of Christ

• Christ ordained by God to judge all men, and
• Teaches belief on him for remission of sins
• Testifies that Jesus is "come in the flesh"
• Apostles and prophets given "till we all come in a unity of the faith"
• Accepts the Biblical God

Character of Teaching

• Preaches Repentance

1.Matthew 7:20 June 1998 -5 Biblical Keys for Discerning True and False Prophets Bible Tests for True and False Prophets Back Page -5 • Teaches of one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all •Teaches by the spirit, so that your faith stands in the power of God •Opens understanding of the scriptures •Teaching consistent with scripture •Provides knowledge of the heavenly council •Provides knowledge of God's covenant •They teach their followers to expect trials in this life

Personal Character

•Seeks to please God, not men. •Teaches with authority, and not as a scribe •They lead as willing ensamples to the flock, not for filthy lucre •Recognizes and is united with authorized prophets •They admit to being men of passion, like us, liable to sin

Evidences provided

• God bears them witness with signs and gifts of the Holy Ghost according to his own will.
• A prophet may do works none other man did.
• Teaches that the investigators must keep his words to learn the truth of them.
• Prophecy
• Teaches that we must pray
• Over time, arguments against a prophet fail, and demonstrate confusion