PROPHECY / LESSONS
By: Evangelist Sieberen Voordewind
translation from Dutch into English: Jola Genge

Testing of prophecies

When it comes to the testing of the prophecies and prophets the Bible says: “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God.” (1 John 4:1). The Amplified Bible says: “BELOVED, DO not put faith in every spirit, but prove (test) the spirits to discover whether they proceed from God; for many false prophets have gone forth into the world.

Somewhere else in God’s precious word we read: “Try all but keeps the Good” (1Thessalonians 5:21). According to Longman contemporary English dictionary “trying” means: “Test / use to do or use something for a short while to discover if it is suitable, enjoyable.” In a Dutch dictionary (ISBN: 90-597-1007x) it says “Trying” means checking for truth. What is checking for truth? In journalism it is common not to just publish the words about someone else. If Mister x says that Mister Y would have said something then it is very important for the journalist to check the truth of these words by talking to mister Y personally and asking him if the words of Mister X are indeed true.

Where it concerns spiritual subjects it is very good to check for truth!

If someone (example: persons like in Ephesians 4:11 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and 28 *) says that he or she is speaking on behalf of God (2 Samuël 23:2) then it is common to check the truth of the spoken words by the living God!

The Bible says: “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost”. (2 Peter1:21).

True prophecy of the Holy Spirit is a gift by the Holy Spirit and not by people (1 Corinthians 12:1-11 / 1 Corinthians 14:1).

Testing of a prophecy takes place through consultation with the Holy Spirit.

And the Holy Spirit speaks through us:

1) The Bible (“The sword of the Spirit, that is the Word of God,” Ephesians 6:17).

2) The prophets (“And the spirits of the prophets are subordinate (office) to the prophets,” 1 Corinthians 14:32 and:
3) ”The gift of distinguish of Ghost” (1 Corinthians 12:10).

“Who consults the Holy Spirit all way will be dazed to THE truth because He “The Ghost of truth” is. (John 16:12).

“The Spirit of the Lord Spake by me, and His word was in my tongue.” (2 Samuël 23:2).

He wants to speak to you. Open up and stand before Him and He will point you in the right direction!

* Ephesians 4:11: “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers.”

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and 28: “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills…And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.”

True and Falls

True and Falls Prophets and prophecies
The Bible says:”Beloved, do not trust every Ghost, but test the Ghost, whether they will be out of God, for many fake prophets shall go into the world.”1 John 4:1 (KJVersion)
There are many true and false prophets and prophecies! Not everyone who calls him/herself a prophet comes from the living God and not everyone who calls him/herself a prophet speaks on behalf of the Lord Jesus. Therefore the Bible says to God’s children:”Do not trust every Spirit” In other words: Do not assume everything you hear to be the truth. Do not simply trust everybody who claims to be a servant of God.
“Test the Spirit,” The Bible says. Examine them. Who is this person? Is this person a true or false prophet? Is the prophecy true or false? The Bible gives the answer. I read in Deuteronomy 13:1:”When among you a prophet speaks or someone who has dreams and he is giving a sign to you or pronounce a miracle and the sign or miracle comes, about where he has spoken to you with the words: Let us Chase Gods, Who you never have known, and let us serve them- Than thy will not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer”

Not only false prophets want to seduce people to chase gods other then the Living God but also those who speak with overconfidence. The Bible says: ”But a prophet who is speaking over courageous in my name that I haven’t command him to speak out…” Deuteronomy 18:20.

“… in over courage the prophet has spoken, Thy shall not fear” Deuteronomy 18:22.

But fortunately not every prophet is false! Blessed are the true prophets, prophecies and those who listen to them.

The Bible says: ”Believe in the Lord thy God and thy will be confirmed, believe in his prophets and thy will prosper.”2 Chronicles 20:20.

Do what Gods precious word says. Believe in the living God and in his prophets and you will prosper!

(c) Evangelist Sieberen Voordewind

What is prophecy

What is prophecy?

It is wonderful to know, that the living God wants to speak to the people! One of the ways of how he communicates with us is: through prophecy.

The Bible teaches us: “But he that prophesieth unto men to edification, and exhortation and comfort.” 1Corinthians. 14:3. The Amplified Bible says: “But [on the other hand], the one who prophecies [who interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching] speaks to men for their upbuilding and constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation.”

Not everyone who speaks is prophecying. Not everyone automatically prophecies a preaching, education, positive words etcetera. Speaking a prophecy is not summarizing memorised biblical texts. It also has nothing to do with beautiful texts which you have thought of yourself.

So then, what is it? The Bible says: “The spirit of the LORD Spake by me, and his word was in my tongue” (2 Samuël 23:2). And in 1 Corinthians 14:1 is written: “Follow the charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophecy” (this is prophecying!)” (KJ Version). The Amplified Bible says: “EAGERLY PURSUE and seek to acquire [this] love [make it your aim, your great quest]; and earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual endowments (gifts), especially that you may prophecy (interpret the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching).”

(c) Evangelist Sieberen Voordewind

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