What exactly is the gift of Discerning of Spirits? It is only mentioned once in scripture, so how necessary is it for today and how can we know what it is, what it's not, and if we operate in it?

Prophecy has been used in the word of God to instruct believers about what is going on around them, how God views their responses, and what they could do to improve. Is this something we should pursue in the simple gift of prophecy? What is the difference between being instructed on what we should do and being lead by prophecy?

Prophecy has been used in the word of God to instruct believers about what is going on around them, how God views their responses, and what they could do to improve. Is this something we should pursue in the simple gift of prophecy? What is the difference between being instructed on what we should do and being lead by prophecy?

Sometimes a word of prophecy will call out sin. In this example with the church at Pergamos, There were those who held to the faith even when facing death, but there were also those who compromised to fit in with the evil world around them and avoid the persecution. As we look at this word to the church we want to see principles in the giving of prophecy as well as in the receiving.

This word was almost certainly received by some with great excitement and joy that God knew their situation and what they were going through. But there are others who would find reasons to dismiss this word and count it as false and not authentically from God. How can we be sure we are receiving a word of truth and not one that is from a false prophet?

What side do you think you would have come down on if you were in Pergamos in John's day? There is a self test you can do that will help you know for sure and we'll show you what that is.

Sometimes a word of prophecy will call out sin. In this example with the church at Pergamos, There were those who held to the faith even when facing death, but there were also those who compromised to fit in with the evil world around them and avoid the persecution. As we look at this word to the church we want to see principles in the giving of prophecy as well as in the receiving.

This word was almost certainly received by some with great excitement and joy that God knew their situation and what they were going through. But there are others who would find reasons to dismiss this word and count it as false and not authentically from God. How can we be sure we are receiving a word of truth and not one that is from a false prophet?

What side do you think you would have come down on if you were in Pergamos in John's day? There is a self test you can do that will help you know for sure and we'll show you what that is.

We continue to look at flowing in the gift of prophecy this morning, in particular prophecy that corrects. This occurs a number of times in the Bible and we go back to the words to the 7 churches, with the church of Thyatira. We will look at the correction given, how it pertains to us, and then what is often omitted when correction is given in the church today.

We continue to look at flowing in the gift of prophecy this morning, in particular prophecy that corrects. This occurs a number of times in the Bible and we go back to the words to the 7 churches, with the church of Thyatira. We will look at the correction given, how it pertains to us, and then what is often omitted when correction is given in the church today.

It's best to have an example to follow when we try and pattern our behavior in a way the Word of God teaches. Most examples of prophecy in the Bible contain revelation knowledge of things past or things future, but the simple gift of prophecy does not. It took me a little while but I found one that is a close to the simple gift of prophecy as I could find, so lets look into this and use it as our example to follow.

It's best to have an example to follow when we try and pattern our behavior in a way the Word of God teaches. Most examples of prophecy in the Bible contain revelation knowledge of things past or things future, but the simple gift of prophecy does not. It took me a little while but I found one that is a close to the simple gift of prophecy as I could find, so lets look into this and use it as our example to follow.

The gift of prophesy is our focus today, as we look at what the Word of God says it is and how you can walk in this gift regularly. As Paul said, "Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy." (1 Corinthians 14:1)