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The Book of Hebrews is another early Christian book, but its author is unknown.
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∙ 11y agoAs the primary definition of a Prophet is one who is chosen by God and given divine messages for the people of God. As such, many would say Jesus was the Last of the Prophets.
However, the term is used many times in the New Testament speaking of the 'newer' role associated with prophets. As the written word was not readily available for the growing Church, God and the Apostles used certain men to be proclaimers of God's revelation (see Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 14, Ephesians 2 and 4). These 'prophets' filled a gap that existed in the early Church while 'Teachers' explained the meaning of the revelation, helping people apply it to their lives. One could say the prophets of the early Church were the 'preachers' or ones that communicated revelation directly from the now freely available 'Holy Spirit' of God and Christ.
After Jesus, prophets became the foundation of the Church and a building only needs a single foundation. This in no way prevents God from giving a divine message to someone for somebody else. But this is not a role of a prophet.
Further, if God chose to speak through someone today, that person would speak 100% the same as the message in written form - The Bible. Jude was inspired to tell us:
Jude 1:3King James Version (KJV)3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
We are forewarned not to believe every 'spirit' as there are many false prophets (1 John 4:1). Further, if we find something wrong, we should discard it immediately. But we are not to despise prophecy:
1 Thessalonians 5:20New King James Version (NKJV)20 Do not despise prophecies
When and if you hear something that fully agrees with Scripture but do not understand it, pray for help to be able to:
James 1:5New King James Version (NKJV)5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
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Who is the first prophet of the new testament in the Bible?
phets were al in the old testament.
Who is the first prophet in the New Testament?
St. John the Baptist.
What is a New Testament prophet?
The word "prophet" in the New testament is translated from a Greek word meaning "spokesman". Therefore, a true prophet is one who speaks the words of God.
In the New Testament by what name was the prophet mentioned?
Paraclete
What New Testament prophet predicted a famine?
Agabus.
How many times does the word prophet appear in the New Testament?
In the King James version the word - prophet - appears 71 times in the New Testament the word - prophets - appears 89 times in the New Testament
What is St. Isaiahs symbol?
Isaiah is an Old Testament prophet and not a New Testament saint.
Is Malachi the last Old Testament prophet?
Yes Malachi is the old Testaments last prophet, it is also the last book in the Old Testament. From Brother Terrell: Actually John the Baptist is the last old testament prophet. He is mentioned in the New Testament but the New Testament wasn't really produced until Jesus accomplished the will of God on the Cross, and then through resurrection the New Testament (covenant) came to be.
Are these all the prophets of old and New Testament?
In the old testament which has both the major and minor prophets, but in the new testament John the baptist is a prophet.
Who was the first prophet in the Old Testament?
The first prophet in the Old Testament is Abraham. He appears in Genesis 20:7. He is also known as the friend of God and the father of the elect.
Who are the prophets of christianty?
John the baptist was a prophet from the new testament.
What prophet spoke of Emmanuel in the Bible?
The prophet in the old testament Isaiah was the first one to speak of Emmanuel.
