God called prophets to the earth for the first 4000 years of the Earth's history. What if he were to call another? Additionally, throughout history those same prophets have been rejected by all but a few....including many people who claimed to be religious.
Would you pray about it? Would you reject him outright? Would you listen to his words?
Please don't give me "God couldn't or wouldn't do that". I don't think that we're in the position to tell him what he can and can't do.
Also assume that his teachings are consistent with the teachings of the Bible.
If he wrote his words down, wouldn't those words be just as divine as those that Moses wrote...only more applicable because they'd be to us in our time?
2007-06-06 20:31:06 · 16 answers · asked by Ender 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
John said that no man should add or take from his writings, not the canonized Bible. Moses said almost the exact same thing in Deuteronomy.....and clearly a lot was added after Deuteronomy.
2007-06-07 07:16:22 · update #1
Tithing, at a rate of 10%, is mentioned in the Old testament. Teaching tithing would be consistent with old testament doctrine.
2007-06-07 07:19:06 · update #2
The Holy Ghost will tell you the truth of all things. By their fruits ye shall know them.
I also think that such a prophet would establish a religion that would mimic the same establishment Christ established, with apostles and a church of order.
2007-06-06 20:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by Guv_Garfunkel 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
To answer the bolded question.
Most likely the greater population would see a religious wierdo.
As I am glad that you have more to your question.
I would pray, check it out in the Bible, check it out with my Pastor.
I would not reject it outright, I would make an assessment based on time and seeking of God.
God has used prophets in the past, who went around naked, married a prostitute, lived soley in the church (or equivilent of the time).
Your final point is that yes they would be very applicable to us because of the fact they are about our issues here and now. Finding consistancy with the Bible I would follow his teaching. (and my church leadership - who are another source to confirm)
2007-06-06 20:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by Abbasangel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing to do? Pray. Ask God for guidance, enlightenment and clarity. But anyway, if it is really a prophet from God, people will actually feel different and feel enlightened whenever they are with that prophet.
But once that prophet claims he is actually Christ. Then he's not from God after all. We'll know if its Jesus Christ if he descends from heaven with sounds of trumpets blowing all over the earth can be heard.
2007-06-06 21:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by sabog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not assume to speak for God and tell him that he cannot send any more prophets because the Bible said this or the Koran said that. I would think that God can speak for himself about the matter. So, accordingly, I would ask him if so and so is/was his prophet. Through prayer, I would hope to get inspiration, revelation, or confirmation that so and so is God's prophet. God should be the one to ask. Since it would be his prophet.
2007-06-07 07:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His teachings would be consistent with three things: what Jesus said, what Jesus did, and unconditional love. Since the bible and all religions based on it are not consistent with these three things neither would the prophet be. This is why the gate is narrow and the way straight and few find it. Be smart, be one of the few.
2007-06-06 21:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by single eye 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is prophecy today, the forth telling of the wondrous works of God, and the foretelling of his return. Prophecy that contradicts this message in the least way, that doesn't point to the soon return of Jesus Christ, that causes people to stand down from the state of readiness for his coming is false prophecy and the bringer of it is a false prophet.
2007-06-06 20:38:48 · answer #6 · answered by hisgloryisgreat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tall order but I am sure to notice him because he'd not be dressed in trendy flashy suit and his voice would not be loud and coarse and he'd not include the word "tithing" and "planting seed" by putting something in a self addressed envelop in every three words he utters.
2007-06-06 20:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by Leof 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! You are contradicting yourself.
Up to you say Pls don't give me " God couldnt etc etc ...all that sentence, you sound using your "intelect" and try to open a free discussion;
But when you limit us by saying that it should consistent with the teaching of bible ..... it is back to being parrots again.
Make up your mind, do you want us to start an open mind or are you the typical closed minded person. If you are the last ones, change your question and change how you start your post.
2007-06-06 20:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
God has sent His Last Prophet 1400+ years ago. So, whoever claims to be a prophet after him, is a liar.
The Last and Final Prophet is Muhammad (May Allah send peace and blessings upon him) and his message (i.e Quran) is which is to be followed till the End of this world.
for further enquiry visit http://www.islam-qa.com/index.php?ln=eng
2007-06-06 20:58:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My understanding is that revelation ended with the close of the Bible. When God said not to add anything more to the words of His Book then I think the best thing to do is not to add anything more to it. So why can't I say that God wouldn't do that, because for Him to do it would be for him to have lied in the Bible.
2007-06-06 20:36:59 · answer #10 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋