why don't those who prophisize-?sp, just go ahead and use names and dates so people won't jump to conclusions
2007-04-02 15:56:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
bugi,
that's not the only prophecy i was talking about, like when god was talking to moses and said he was going to send a prophet, god and moses were tight, why didn't he juts tell him his name?
2007-04-02 16:00:44 · update #1
sorry, bungy, i mean
2007-04-02 16:01:36 · update #2
Not all prophecies are vague - some are very detailed. Unfortunately - a lot of the more detailed prophecies - such as those found in the OT have not happened yet so their accuracy cannot be proved one way or another.
You also have to take into consideration that people find supposed prophecies after they already have selected their beliefs.
Christians are a good example of this. The totally skip over the clear cut Messianic prophecies: world leader bringing world peace, uniting Israel as one nation and bringing all people, Jew and Gentile into a close and intimate relationship with God.
Instead - they concentrate on verses that were never meant as prophecies to begin with - let alone Messianic ones. Look at the virign birth, thirty peices of silver and Jesus' birth place 'prophecies'. All these verses are about present events - but are twisted to look like prophecies vague enough to fit Jesus. Other passages are true prophecies - such as Isaiah 53, but are about Israel and not about Jesus.
This type of thinking and behavior is what makes prophecies so vague.
There are very few true prophets throughout history.
Although - that may have something to do with the Jewish policy of stoning those whose prophecies were false. Really cut down on the charlatons.
2007-04-02 16:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by noncrazed 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Regardless if Isaiah 7:14 says virgin, Isaiah says the youngster is to be a demonstration for King Ahaz some seven hundred years earlier the meant beginning of Jesus. It also implies the youngster belongs to Isaiah in Isaiah 8. by technique of Matthew using the be conscious "Immanuel" in Matthew a million:23 - ?, it shows he had comprehend-how of Isaiah 7:14 and used it as a source. the way Matthew reads, it sounds as nonetheless he's mendacity. it ought to were available that Matthew became hinting that Jesus became mirroring the signal given to King Ahaz, notwithstanding it really is sparkling that Isaiah in no way had Jesus in concepts. by technique of Matthew concerning Jesus as "Immanuel", you get the experience that Matthew became attempting to be deceptive.
2016-12-03 04:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by smallwood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus gave the correct answer to your question: "Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. "And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive" (Matthew 13:13,14).
It is because God only reveals His truths to those who are teachable.
He also said "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you" (Matthew 7:6).
Have you noticed that Yahoo Answers has about 90 % responders who trample the most precious relevations of God underfoot. That is why they are here and Jesus called them, UH! What?
Greater truths are in the Bible code at www.revelado.org/revealed.htm
2007-04-02 16:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ticlesh 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask of God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must *believe* and not doubt . . ." James 1:5, 6a (NIV) [emphasis, t.n.h.'s]
If the prophesies were *not* vague, it would not require any faith to believe them. Then your resultant faith would be *very* weak.
Every Christian *must* remember to put on the "full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes"; for "we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV)
2007-04-02 16:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by trebor namyl hcaeb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the one who practices misunderstanding, will not understand it.. but the one who seeks discerning has the discerning, and catches on.
Moses said, "the one who comes after me"
that was Joshua, the son of Nun.
which is Yeshua. which come to Jesus of Nazereth.
how more clear can it be?
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2007-04-02 16:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by opalist 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They don't use names or dates because they don't know names or dates. They are engaged in the practice of Bull Sh**
2007-04-02 15:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The bible says no man may know the times and dates, and the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of Prophecy!
http://www.freedomcame. /glory/ put com after freedomcame. and before /glory the system wont let me post the link normally
2007-04-02 15:59:15 · answer #7 · answered by bungyow 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They are not vague. It is your interpretation that is vague. Jesus gave us everything we are suppose to have. Stay in prayer and he will bless you with understanding.
2007-04-02 16:04:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prophets who are close to GOD can do that.
If they get away from GOD, they can start to guess.
Just the way it works!
Ditto.................
2007-04-02 15:59:48 · answer #9 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because all prophecy is fake, just ask John Edwards.
2007-04-02 15:58:48 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋