Christian Prophecy from Moses to Paul

Copyright (c) 2010 Zoe Ministries

Old Testament

Prophets are first mentioned in the Bible with Abraham, who
is the founder of all of Christianity, Judaism and Islam;
and it given premium importance in the bible. God says, Now
Therefore restore the man his wife, for he [Abraham] is a
prophet.

The first time Abraham says the word Prophet the word is
connected to prayer. Being a prophet requires a solid
prayer life. This is one of the most important and
neglected elements of being a prophet and cannot be
stressed enough. It is best exhibited by a simple and quite
easy-to-remember equation:

PRAYER + PROPHET = CHRISTIAN PROPHECY

It is that simple: A prophet needs prayer. Christian
prophecy requires an open channel with God and prayer is
(by far) the best way to know you are communicating with
the Lord. Without this connection to God, the prophet is
without the gift of Christian prophecy; the prophet will
not hear the message of the Lord with clarity. Clarity is
incredibly important to a prophet because the line between
a false prophet and a real prophet is a thin one in the
eyes of many though it is easily seen by God.

Prophets all share different roles today as they did
before. Prophecy is practiced in different ways by
different individuals. God takes advantage of our diversity
through Christian prophecy. Some Prophets in the Old
Testament were leaders of the Israelites: Moses, Samuel,
Elijah and Elisha. A prophet is usually a supportive
ministry but currently a prophet can lead a church or have
a leadership role inside of it. In other words, not every
leader is a prophet but some prophets are leaders. There
are also many prophets which directly wrote to the people
of Israel. Prophetic writers include those who had a great
impact on the destiny of the people of Israel in the Old
Testament and also; Minor Prophets, whose impact was not
felt as deeply, but were people of the Lord and made holy
prophecies.

New Testament

God ordains Christian Prophecy in the New Testament book of
Ephesians. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets;
and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For
the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry,
for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in
the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of
God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of
the fullness of Christ.

After Christ came to earth, prophecy also played a crucial
role. There are different types of Prophets in the New
Testament: prophets of exhortation, prophets who foretell
events, and prophets of confirmation.

When Agabus sees the spirit that Paul would be bound by the
Jews at Jerusalem; this is an example of foretelling. The
Bible says:

And as we tarried there many days, there came down from
Judaea, a certain prophet, named Agabus. And when he was
come unto us, he took Pauls girdle, and bound his own hands
and feet ,and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the
Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and
shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. Acts 21:
1lO-11

The book of Acts depicts Prophets of exhortation; which
means Prophets who fortify the faith of others: Judas and
Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage
and strengthen the believers.

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What is Faith and the Real Reason for the Bible, according to Archangel Chamuel?

You are about to read about what Archangel Chamuel has to
say about faith. He was communicating telepathically with
my wife, who is an Avatara (male is Avatar); a modern
prophet who receives and delivers messages from the
Godhead, for the betterment of mankind.

Jill: What is Faith?

Chamuel: To experience connecting with The Creator, you
must examine this moment closely. Just focus your attention
on the 'now'. Ask yourself, what is it that's difference
about this present moment from anything else you've ever
experienced or will experience in the future?

Chamuel then went on to tell us that the angelic realm is
well aware we may have an infinite number of answers, but
your experience 'now' is something completely different. To
be at one with spirit is a state of 'knowing', which you
may prefer to call faith.

He than went on to tell us that most things you claim to be
true or know, is actually just opinions you have formed and
chosen to believe in. It's important you learn to
differentiate between your beliefs and your inner knowing.

It is human to question your beliefs; but tapping into your
inner knowing is connecting with your heart and with The
Creator, God.

Chamuel told us that we don't need to dismiss our beliefs
and opinions, for many of human kind's opinions can contain
moments of truth, beauty and validity.

Jill: What's the real reason for the Bible?

Chamuel told us it was meant to help us learn mistakes of
the past; to help save us from repeating the same mistakes,
but unfortunately through mankind's desire to be a god
themselves, and wield power over others, they have taught
human kind that the only way to heaven is to believe in
death and the resurrection of Christ.

Chamuel stated that history is meant to save us from
repeating the mistakes of our brothers and sisters. Yet the
church, instead, has made us believe we should live to the
Bible Code literally; and this is wrong.

When human kind creates differences which divide people,
they create a devil. The devil is not some 'one' or
'greater entity'. The Bible was channelled through chosen
prophets, such as Jill, my wife, to guide and assist.

Chamuel stressed that the Bible has now become a devil, in
so much as it causes mankind to take it too literally.

Human kind is too busy looking for God; The Creator;
whichever suits you. People miss the 'knowing' that they
are already 'with' God. It is not a question of faith. It
is an inner awareness; an inner knowing. Just like the
inner knowing of what's truly right and truly wrong.

Chamuel told us that there wouldn't be enough tears in the
galaxies for the times they have tried to help those who
blindly refuse to be open to receiving the God within.

You must ask yourself this question, "Why did the Bible
only come about once mankind had learnt to read and write?"
You don't need a book, or a set of rules, to follow and
connect with God, for you see, one way for one, may not be
the same way for another. For we are all unique aspects of
The Creator, God.

Chamuel then exclaimed that 'they' know there will be some
people protest that, before the Bible, 'everyone' was evil.
But this is wrong. You see the Bible is a record of a
person's moment. You can never know the truth, for you were
not there. All you have is the person's accountability.

Yes, parts are true, poignant and valid. Yet a lot in the
Bible isn't. To have faith in The Creator; God; is to know
that you possess many unique beautiful qualities which The
Creator, together with you, experience.

Chamuel then asked us to look at the greatness of human
kind, when they put aside their differences and work
together as one. He told us that when you work in an
awareness of love and compassion, you are working through
the Divine purpose.

Yes you are all different in looks, colour and beliefs; but
together on the inside you are all one; and all together,
the power of The Creator is complete.

Chamuel commented that they are sure people will need to
ponder what has been brought to us. But this knowledge is
given by them for the betterment of mankind, this blessed
planet and its part in the universes.

He signed of with,

"Blessed be! Chamuel Elohim Gabor."

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Haven't Found Your Purpose? Choose Again And Persevere

Copyright (c) 2010 Scott F Paradis

In both the grand design and in the unremarkable minutiae
of everyday existence — purpose unfolds. As obscure
and insignificant as the shards of meaning may seem their
function is to guide you to your destiny. The impediment
to realizing your true purpose is as the distance from
fragile form to pure elation. The chasm from what is, to
what could be, is the width and breadth of that aspect of
yourself known as ego.

Ego contends you are separate from all that is - separate
from things, separate from other people - separate from
God. Ego is the nature of your being anchored firmly in
the material world. To survive in what appears a
threatening landscape ego seeks power and covets control.
Ego demands to be noticed and intends to dominate.

Human beings live life in a dualistic nature - the mystery
of it all an apparent paradox. Puppets on a string, lost
in the world of form, directed by the intentions of ego, we
live amongst shadows. Vainly we interpret reflections on a
wall. Reluctant to embrace the realization that life is
more than it seems, we yield to fear and hide from the
light of revelation. In this brick and mortar creation we
lack understanding and grovel at the indulgences of ego.
We compete to succeed, compete to survive.

The truth is, you need not live this way. While
experiencing this reality of polar opposites you can seize
upon the truth. While you are in this world, you are not
of this world. You do not have to succumb to the will and
fear of ego. Your nature is divine. While in this
creation you maintain the capacity to shape your
experience. You are creator. And as creator you can
choose how to navigate the passage, how to fulfill your
destiny. You have a choice.

Will is the point of decision, the synapse of choice. Will
is the element of character that merges feelings, yearnings
(wants, needs, desires) with viable options, and chooses.
Each choice is either guided in harmony with life's purpose
or influenced by a scheming, power-hungry ego. Every
choice is an opportunity to select wisely in concert with
the grand design or an ego-grounded pick doomed to lead
through suffering to a similar point of decision once again.

Life has meaning. Your life has meaning. You have a
purpose, a purpose to fulfill - a mission to achieve.
Fulfill your purpose. Achieve your mission. Meet your
destiny with playful abandon. If you haven't yet found
your purpose choose again and persevere. Unbounded
opportunity and great experiences await.

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