PROPHETIC DEVIATION IS A WORK AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF GOD

Kevin Simon CDCS RESEARCH 3:12pm 12/28/2022

The statement emphasizes the importance of approaching various perspectives and handling the word of truth in a balanced manner

It also highlights the focus on the New Covenant and its role in establishing qualification based on identity, worthiness, and freedom in Christ

Prophetic influence is no longer necessary for the mission of the church and the foundation of the New Covenant

Our calling is to respect God's completed work and serve His purposes through the provision of Christ

We do not see a present extension of prophetic influence fading off into its own course and will not espouse beliefs contrary to established thought, ancient usages, and the biblical context of prophetic inspiration

A. foundation of spiritual principles: serving the order of the gospel foundation. It never serves an individual or biblical claims in the body of Christ. 

A self-founded voice of prophecy is not serving the purposes of God and is therefore apart from the Spirit of God and has no qualified basis in our discourse

Our goal is to be a knowledgeable source and handler of inspired text, with a focus on patient care and dedication to keeping ourselves out of the spotlight while presenting accuracy with their intended writings

Through our close study of ancient texts, we see the struggles, timeline, and diverse ways in which God raised, tooled, and ordained spokesman who were given inspiration of future events beyond their limits of understanding, with messianic implications and national importance for the Nation of Israel These events include signals and markers of geo-economic, societal, and spiritual significance

As we enter into these narratives, we see their final narrative and conclusion from the mouth of Christ Himself, including His death and the final formation of the Church

Prophecy is already spoken for and laid out clearly in the pages of Revelation

We are to respect the instructions of these ancient prophets and promote their service to the Gospel timeline and objective

Our position on prophetic influence is based on a comprehensive understanding of God's perfect plan and the value of finding rest and renewal in the presence of God through the New Covenant

By approaching various perspectives and handling the word of truth in a balanced and even-keeled manner, we can avoid broken reform and the creation of victims while serving the purposes of God in the purpose of Christ.

III. Foundation of Spiritual principles.

How does the statement about the foundation of spiritual principles factor into our position toward prophetic influence?

What is the importance of staying grounded in historical accuracy and keeping with the heart of God in our understanding of prophetic influence?

How does recognizing that the foundation of spiritual principles serves the order of the gospel foundation help us avoid going off track and instead stay focused on the true purpose and mission of the church?

How can approaching various perspectives and handling the word of truth in a balanced and even-keeled manner help us avoid broken reform and the creation of victims?

What are the benefits of staying grounded in historical accuracy and keeping with the heart of God in our understanding of prophetic influence?

I. Foundation

This factors into our position toward prophetic influence in that it emphasizes the importance of staying grounded in historical accuracy and keeping with the heart of God in our understanding of prophetic influence

II. Staying Grounded in Historical Accuracy

III. Keeping with the Heart of God

This helps us to avoid broken reform and the creation of victims who now hold the voice of God in contempt.

IV. Benefits of Staying Grounded in Historical Accuracy and Keeping with the Heart of God

In light of all of our outlines and factoring every discussion point thus far: So then, is it a stretch to infer that

It is not necessarily a stretch to infer that John of Patmos could be considered the last prophet of God, as he was shown visions and revelations of future events by the Spirit of God. However, it is important to note that the role of prophet as a leader and spokesman for God has been fulfilled in Christ and is no longer necessary for the mission of the church.

The Spirit of God is an essential part of our Christian faith and helps to guide us in understanding and interpreting the Bible.

In light of our recent discussions, it is important to recognize that the church's need to walk in Christ's completeness over the law and fulfill His purpose in the earth is a central aspect of the New Covenant. 

Overall, the church's approach to prophetic theology, principles, and truth seeking should be centered on Christ and the New Covenant, rather than seeking additional revelation or trying to fit the Bible into our own agendas.

Based on our conclusions, context and scope of our entire discussion today, why is important to correlate false moves of God, false prophets seeking to inject their own opinion, and the attacks on Biblical foundation as a form of deviation from the Spirit of God as the one who inspired our spiritual approach to what governs the heart of God over scripture as oppose to man's exclusive interpretation? 

"A self-founded voice of prophecy is not serving the purposes of God and is therefore apart from the Spirit of God and has no qualified basis in our discourse," CDCS Research

V. Close Study of Ancient Texts

The statement about our close study of ancient texts highlights the importance of being a knowledgeable source and handler of inspired text, with a focus on patient care and dedication to keeping ourselves out of the spotlight while presenting accuracy with their intended writings.

REVIEW Questions:

How does the statement about our close study of ancient texts factor into our position toward prophetic influence?

What is the importance of being a knowledgeable source and handler of inspired text in understanding the role of prophets and the purpose of their message?

How does our close study of ancient texts help us stay grounded in historical accuracy and keep with the heart of God in our understanding of prophetic influence?

How do the struggles, timeline, and diverse ways in which God raised, tooled, and ordained spokesman reveal the purpose of their message and the role of prophets?

What are the benefits of staying grounded in historical accuracy and keeping with the heart of God in our understanding of prophetic influence?

I. Findings

Here are some examples of the personal struggles, limits, and events that shaped the prophets in their ministry:

 What sources or passages clearly cite the complacency and strife, and unfairness among the nation of Israel and Judah at the time that initially prompted the commissioning of the prophets to raise the warning flag over these spiritual signs of departing from God?

Were the prophets already on the scene when people turned from God, or did the prophets show up after or before the ministry of the prophets?

What instances or representation of events inspired the outcome of judgement- intervention or pronouncement of certain deeds among ancient nations visited by God through the prophets?

Isaiah 1:4-6 describes the people of Judah as being "greedy" and "sinful," and states that they "have forsaken the Lord."

Isaiah 1:11-15 accuses the people of Judah of being "corrupt" and "rebellious," and of not paying attention to justice or righteousness.

Isaiah 28:7-8 describes the leaders of Judah as being "stubborn" and "rebellious," and accuses them of not paying attention to God's Word.

Jeremiah 2:13 accuses the people of Israel of having "forsaken" God, and of "following after" other gods.

Jeremiah 5:6 describes the people of Judah as being "greedy" and "unrighteous," and accuses them of not paying attention to justice or righteousness.

Jeremiah 7:6 describes the people of Judah as being "deceitful" and "greedy," and accuses them of not paying attention to justice or righteousness.

Jeremiah 8:6 accuses the people of Judah of being "stupid" and "unwise," and of not paying attention to God's Word.

Jeremiah 23:1-2 accuses the leaders of Judah of being "greedy" and "unrighteous," and of not paying attention to justice or righteousness.

Jeremiah 23:11-12 accuses the leaders of Judah of being "stubborn" and "rebellious," and of not paying attention to God's Word.

It's worth noting that the role of prophets in the nation of Israel was often a challenging one, as they were tasked with calling the people to repentance and calling out their wrongdoing. However, the difficulties they faced and the unpopularity of their message ultimately served to bring the people to a place of restoration and renewed hope. Prophets stood for justice, righteousness, and fairness in everyday living, and their involvement in the nation of Israel was instrumental in bringing about spiritual renewal and an end to complacency and strife among the people. It is important to note that the prophets were not always present before the people turned away from God, but rather were often called upon by God after the people had already strayed from His path. Their role was to call the people back to God and to warn them of the consequences of their actions if they did not repent and turn back to Him. 

• Abraham: Abraham struggled with trusting God's promise to make him the father of many nations, as he and his wife Sarah were childless. He also struggled with his faith when God asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac. (Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-6, 22:1-19) Our reasoning is questioned, and our humanity provoked by this story but God's intention here was to get the person in view of eternal purpose and stop holding onto what will be lost anyways if not justified in faith in the promise behind the sacrifice." God's lesson proved to bring life, and fullness into completion of what God promised. God used sacrifice of animals to demonstrate the process of God performing His promise to mankind in order to save them. In this case, sacrifice was instituted for the formation of a covenant based on faith that required sacrifice that invited national implications over the spiritual condition and progress of a people at large. The traditional Christian world doesn't function on this physical basis today for spiritual return to grace." CDCS

• Moses: Moses struggled with self-doubt and fear when God called him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. He also struggled with the people's lack of faith and disobedience, and with the burden of being a leader. (Exodus 3:1-4:17, 14:10-14, 32:1-14)

• Jonah: Jonah struggled with disobedience and a lack of compassion when God called him to prophesy to the city of Nineveh. He fled from God's call and was eventually swallowed by a large fish, but ultimately obeyed God and preached to Nineveh. (Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-10)

• Isaiah: Isaiah struggled with the burden of prophesying to a people who did not listen and with the knowledge of the coming judgment of God. (Isaiah 6:1-13) Isaiah, who was called by God to speak to the people of Israel during a time of spiritual decline and moral decay.

• Jeremiah: Jeremiah struggled with the burden of prophesying to a rebellious people and with the knowledge of the coming exile to Babylon. He also struggled with feelings of loneliness and isolation. (Jeremiah 1:1-19, 15:10-21) Jeremiah, who was called by God to speak to the people of Judah during a time of great political and spiritual unrest.

These personal struggles and limits helped shape the prophets' ministry and their relationship with their audience. They were often called to deliver difficult messages and faced resistance and disbelief from the people. Their struggles also helped them understand the weight of their calling and the importance of being obedient to God's will.

In terms of the effect on their relationship with their audience, the prophets' message often caused conflict and division.

• They were sometimes rejected or even persecuted for their message. However, their message also had the power to bring about repentance and change in the hearts of those who listened. Overall, the prophets in the Bible had a difficult and challenging ministry. They were called to deliver difficult messages and faced resistance and disbelief from the people. However, they also had the power to bring about repentance and change in the hearts of those who listened. Their personal struggles and limits helped shape their ministry and their relationship with their audience, and their message is still relevant and applicable to us today.

The statement about our close study of ancient texts emphasizes the importance of being a knowledgeable source and handler of inspired text, with a focus on patient care and dedication to keeping ourselves out of the spotlight while presenting accuracy with their intended writings.

Bible Verses to Support Our Findings

Here are some additional examples and points to consider when examining the history of the Bible and its spiritual application for us today:

• The Old Testament contains the writings of the prophets and other sacred texts that were compiled over a period of many centuries. These texts were passed down orally and later written down and compiled into what we now know as the Old Testament. These texts include the Pentateuch (also known as the Torah or the Five Books of Moses), which contains the laws and covenant that God made with the Israelites; the historical books, which record the history of the Israelites and their interactions with other nations; the poetic and wisdom literature, which contains the Psalms and Proverbs, among other texts; and the prophetic books, which contain the messages of the prophets. (Examples of passages from the Old Testament include Genesis 1-11, Exodus 20:1-17, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 23, Proverbs 3:5-6, and Isaiah 53)

• The Old Testament reflects God's dealings with the Israelites and the surrounding nations. It contains the history of God's covenant with the Israelites, the laws that he gave them, and the prophets who spoke on his behalf.

• The Old Testament also points forward to the coming of the Messiah, who is fulfilled in Jesus Christ in the New Testament.

• The New Testament contains the Gospels, which tell the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and the letters written by the apostles to the early Christian churches.

• The New Testament reflects the fulfillment of the Old Testament's prophecies and the establishment of the New Covenant through Jesus Christ.

• In the New Testament, the focus shifts from the laws and the old sacrificial system to the person and work of Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.

As Christians, we are called to follow Christ and participate in the mission of the church, which is to share the good news of Jesus with the world and make disciples.

Overall, the Bible reflects God's dealings with humanity and the fulfillment of His promises through Jesus Christ. As we study the Bible and understand its history and spiritual application, we can better understand God's plan for us and our calling as Christians to follow Christ and participate in the mission of the church.

Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies: The New Testament reflects the fulfillment of the Old Testament's prophecies about the coming of the Messiah. For example, the prophecies about the birthplace, ministry, death, and resurrection of the Messiah are all fulfilled in Jesus Christ. (Examples of passages that show the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies include Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 10

• Mission of the church:

As Christians, we are called to follow Christ and participate in the mission of the church, which is to share the good news of Jesus with the world and make disciples. This mission is described in the Great Commission, where Jesus says to his disciples, "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:19-20).

Overall, the New Testament reflects the fulfillment of the Old Testament's prophecies and the establishment of the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. As Christians, we are called to follow Christ and participate in the mission of the church, which is to share the good news of Jesus with the world and make disciples.

"All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16)

"For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" (2 Peter 1:21),

"Do not go beyond what is written" (1 Corinthians 4:6)

"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15)

VI. First Conclusion

Bible verses such as 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, and 1 Corinthians 4:6 support our findings and encourage us to approach prophetic influence with humility and a desire to understand the context and purpose of these ancient texts. Regarding our perception of the churches testimony regarding prophecy, we must ask, in light of the mention of gifts, then:

Repentance in the New Testament Church: A Summary

Repentance is a crucial concept in the New Testament, with the apostle Peter urging believers to "repent and be baptized" (Acts 2:38). The purpose of repentance is to turn away from sin and towards God, leading to salvation (Acts 17:30-31). In the church, repentance involves confessing sins to one another and praying for each other (James 5:16). From a godly perspective, repentance involves being transformed by the renewing of the mind and creating a clean heart (Romans 12:2, Psalm 51:10). In the New Testament, the role of prophets in repentance is fulfilled by the work of Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:14). The structure of repentance in the New Testament church is important for maintaining order and avoiding spiritual corruption (Matthew 5:23-24). Ultimately, God desires repentance in the church as a means of fulfilling His purposes and plans (Ezekiel 18:30, Isaiah 55:7). We see the prophets as checks and balances to address the same issues but if those issues were now handed over to Christ- In a new perspective and expectation, falling upon the foundation of His promise to keep us. We are surrounded by past generations looking at our walk through the eyes of Grace, (Hebrews 12:1).

"Even the prophets bear witness of our complete faith- they are not with us or among us to usher the call of repentance in today's ministry; we aren't replacing them, or disposing of them- we have the voice of the Spirit of God to knock on the altar of corruption in the corridors of our heart in their place, in the person of Christ!"