Covenant with Israel, foretelling the future, Malachi, and sacred prophecy are considered, today. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Hamburai” (Level 1 with 85 points, a member since April 11, 2014) posted the following:
Why there is no prophet after Malachi?
Why there is no prophet Came after Malachi?
Do you think prophecy can happen again?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. (Acts 3: 22-26, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Why Prophets Were Sent to Israel (11/23/2014); The Need for Prophecy Then and Now (11/24/2014); Divine Sleep (03/28/2014); The Storm-battered City? (03/29/2014); Why Not One Bible? (11/02/2013); Why Jesus Used Parables (11/03/2013); Jesus and the Pharisees (07/14/2013); How Could Angels Fall? (07/15/2013)
“Hamburai”, here are some points from the sacred knowledge shared among Christian believers:
(1.) Prophecy is an aspect of divine revelation whereby divinity is made known and recognizable to created beings and living creatures. Prophecy displays active, organic, and personal truth from the fullness of GODhead, and is granted as the expression of grace and privilege for those in intimate relationship with GOD.
(2.) The substance of prophecy is not so much foretelling the future as indicating and proclaiming divine intent, eternal purpose, and ongoing sacred process. Given that GOD is eternal, immutable and unchanging, the holy writings clearly show that essentially the same divine law, sacred promise and prophecy are repeated over time from covenant to covenant, and from generation to generation.
(3.) GOD has shown disappointment, displeasure, and wrath against Israel as a treasured covenant partner without also denying or terminating the covenant. Terms of the covenant provide that repentance and returning to GOD may be made by a remnant (i.e., a portion that represents all). While those of the priesthood and the tribe of Levi were to serve as the holy portion, through the new covenant established by Christ the chosen are seen to be those having the imparted, indwelling spirit from GOD, and serving in a new ministry of righteousness.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) For a period of some 400 years, no prophet (we say, spokesperson from GOD) having the same spirit and power that operated through such men as Moses, Samuel, Elijah, and Jeremiah appeared within Israel. Those making false claims did arise, however, until John the Baptist none appeared advancing the same sacred truths earlier proclaimed. Despite sharp rebuke from GOD through captivity and exile, the system for atonement, offerings and sacrifices that could only be acceptably performed through the priests became so corrupt that GOD promised to send one born through a virgin. John the Baptist appeared as the first prophet after Malachi, and the work of Jesus as Messiah centered upon the fulfillment of prophecy. Prophecy continues today through the followers of Jesus who contain his Spirit (called the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Prophecy, the Spirit of Truth). Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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