Prophetic Church
1. Foundation in Christ
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A true prophetic church is built on Jesus Christ as the cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20).
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The church is described as being “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets,” meaning its role is to reveal and declare God’s Word in Christ.
2. Prophetic Purpose
In the Bible, prophecy is not only predicting the future but also speaking God’s heart, will, and counsel.
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Foretelling – revealing future events as God leads (Acts 11:27–28; Agabus’ prophecy of famine).
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Forth-telling – declaring God’s truth, calling people to repentance, holiness, and alignment with God’s will (Jeremiah, Amos, John the Baptist).A prophetic church does both: it discerns God’s direction and applies it to today.
3. Marks of a Prophetic Church
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Centered on the Word of God: True prophecy never contradicts Scripture (Isaiah 8:20).
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Guided by the Holy Spirit: “Pursue love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy” (1 Corinthians 14:1).
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Edifies, Exhorts, and Comforts: Prophecy is for “edification, exhortation, and consolation” (1 Corinthians 14:3).
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Discerns the Times: Like the “sons of Issachar who understood the times” (1 Chronicles 12:32), a prophetic church helps God’s people see His purposes in current events.
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Calls to Repentance and Holiness: The prophetic voice often confronts sin and summons people back to God (Isaiah, Ezekiel, Malachi).
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Equips the Body of Christ: Prophecy is meant to strengthen the church’s witness and maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13).
4. Role in the End Times
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The prophetic church is watchful and prepared, pointing to the return of Christ (Matthew 25:6).
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It is a “voice crying in the wilderness” in a world drifting away from God.
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Revelation shows the church as a prophetic witness to the nations until Christ returns (Revelation 11:3).
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