Modern day prophets & revealed scripture (Jesus Christ, morals, testimony, Earth)

[kadzbiz]

So what makes a person a prophet in this day and age? How can one be sure a prophet is the real thing? And what makes one accept revealed scripture? Can one really accept such things if one believes in the bible?

[Popeyesays]

Originally Posted by kadzbiz

So what makes a person a prophet in this day and age? How can one be sure a prophet is the real thing? And what makes one accept revealed scripture? Can one really accept such things if one believes in the bible?

If one can find within the Bible verses that indicate the new revelation is foretold, well sure!

Regards,
Scott

[Somkid]

I think to be a prophet requires interaction with a deity and some kind of divinity, I have not seen any rational "prophets" most of them who claim they are simply need medication.

[Sunstone]

Originally Posted by Somkid

...I have not seen any rational "prophets" most of them who claim they are simply need medication.

Frubals!

[Guitar's Cry]

In a way, everyone is a prophet, for they reveal esoteric truth from their own piece of existence.

[kadzbiz]

Originally Posted by Popeyesays

If one can find within the Bible verses that indicate the new revelation is foretold, well sure!

I thought the Bible spoke of not accepting so called prophets.

[TrueBlue2]

Originally Posted by kadzbiz

So what makes a person a prophet in this day and age? How can one be sure a prophet is the real thing? And what makes one accept revealed scripture? Can one really accept such things if one believes in the bible?

A true prophet can be discerned by his fruits. The most critical element we would look for in a true prophet is the testimony of Jesus. And revealed scripture would be consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Revealed scripture would also enlighten our minds as to the nature and characteristics of God, the meaning and purpose of the Atonement, the purpose of life, what happens after death.

And, God has always spoken to people in every other age. Why place limits on God by saying he certainly can't speak today because we already have a Bible. Certainly if there was a prophet on the earth today God would speak to him as well.

[kadzbiz]

Originally Posted by TrueBlue2

A true prophet can be discerned by his fruits. The most critical element we would look for in a true prophet is the testimony of Jesus. And revealed scripture would be consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Revealed scripture would also enlighten our minds as to the nature and characteristics of God, the meaning and purpose of the Atonement, the purpose of life, what happens after death.

And, God has always spoken to people in every other age. Why place limits on God by saying he certainly can't speak today because we already have a Bible. Certainly if there was a prophet on the earth today God would speak to him as well.

Okay. Many have claimed to be prophets and gained followers, which some still continue today, some disbanded for various reasons and other have been obliterated. How does one make the distinction between a real and false prophet because even the false ones had followers that were quite educated.

[TrueBlue2]

Originally Posted by kadzbiz

Okay. Many have claimed to be prophets and gained followers, which some still continue today, some disbanded for various reasons and other have been obliterated. How does one make the distinction between a real and false prophet because even the false ones had followers that were quite educated.

1) It is EXTREMELY difficult to write or teach something on your own that would stay consistent with scriptures. The more you write the more likely you will say something that will contradict what has already been revealed. False prophets are usually quickly exposed be an intelligent human being because what they write doesn't add up.

2) The Holy Ghost will testify of the truth to the genuine seeker.

[cardero]

True Blue 2 writes: A true prophet can be discerned by his fruits.

This simply isn’t true. Just because someone doesn’t hold the same values or morals as the next person does not disqualify someone to speak with or for GOD. If fruit is what one wants to discern, go to a produce market.