Profecia
A profecia é a voz de Deus revelada ao seu povo. Através dos profetas, Deus comunicou seus planos, advertiu contra o pecado e anunciou a vinda do Messias.
Profecia e revelação divina
A profecia na Bíblia não é invenção humana, mas homens santos de Deus falaram movidos pelo Espírito Santo, revelando os mistérios divinos.
21 but the holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
5 And hearing this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus.6 And Paul, laying his hands, on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them; and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.
Profecias messiânicas cumpridas
As profecias do Antigo Testamento sobre o Messias se cumpriram em Jesus. Seu nascimento, ministério e sacrifício foram anunciados séculos antes.
22 In all this what the Lord had spoken by the Prophet was verified,23 «Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, who shall be called Immanuel;» 'which signifies, God with us.'
21 But now, a justification which is of God, without law, is exhibited, attested by the law and the prophets:22 even a justification which is of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, for all, and upon all, who believe; for there is no difference.
Discernimento profético
A Bíblia nos alerta para examinar tudo e reter o que é bom. Nem todo que profetiza fala da parte de Deus — devemos provar os espíritos.
1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but try the spirits, whether they be from God; because many false prophets are gone forth into the world.
4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because he is greater, who is with you, than he who is with the world.
21 Prove all things. Hold fast that which is good.22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
15 Beware of false teachers, who come to you in the garb of sheep, while inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
12 Whatever you would that others do to you, do you the same to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
2 And though I have prophecy, and know all secrets, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
19 Now, then, you are no longer strangers and sojourners; but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God:20 having been built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the foundation corner stone;