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In 1 Corinthians 12:8–11, Paul identifies a variety of spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit for the building up of Christ's church. Among the most debated of these gifts is prophecy. What exactly was the New Testament gift of prophecy? Was it preaching, a spontaneous impression from the Spirit, a fallible revelation, or the authoritative Word of God? In this sermon, Pastor Robb Brunansky examines the biblical meaning of prophecy by tracing the prophetic ministry from the Old Testament through the Gospels, Acts, and the New Testament epistles. Scripture consistently presents true prophecy as direct revelation from God—authoritative, completely true, and produced by the Holy Spirit rather than the imagination or will of man. This study also considers several prominent views of New Testament prophecy and asks whether the Bible supports the idea that prophecy could contain a mixture of divine revelation and human error. From Moses and the Old Testament prophets to Agabus and the prophets of the early church, the biblical evidence points to continuity: when God truly speaks through a prophet, His Word is trustworthy and true. Understanding the nature of prophecy is essential not only for interpreting the spiritual gifts of 1 Corinthians 12, but also for understanding the sufficiency, authority, and reliability of God's revelation to His people.

2 Timothy 4:3 "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;" King James Version

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This sermon examines the prophetic shift in Hosea 1 from judgment to restoration, contrasting the Jewish expectation of a future earthly monarchy with the Christian understanding of a spiritual fulfillment. The central argument posits that the 'children of Israel' referred to in the text are not limited to genetic descendants of Abraham but include all believers who share the faith of Abraham, forming the body of Christ. By referencing Romans 9 and Galatians 3, the exposition clarifies that the 'day of Jezreel' signifies the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the inauguration of the New Covenant, where Gentiles and Jews are united under the headship of Jesus Christ. The preacher emphasizes that God's judgment on Old Testament Israel was fulfilled historically, yet His mercy continues through the gospel, calling for a holy response to spiritual unfaithfulness and earnest evangelism toward Jewish people. The tone is instructional and pastoral, urging believers to view the church as the true Israel and to rely solely on the finished work of Christ for salvation.