So in Closing

So in closing we have dealt with many of the issues that surround prophecy. I know that prophetic words have been a great source of blessing and encouragement to many and that as Christians we cannot allow our concerns about the use of the gift blind us to it's benefits.

We certainly have not answered all the questions that reverberate around the church about prophecy but at least we have answered some. If you have any questions about prophecy that we have not covered then please contact us or if you have some thoughts about prophecy that you would like us to consider please send them to us.

I believe the the study has found 5 principles or needs that will help to make the use of prophecy in the local church healthy and beneficial, how to apply these principles is perhaps for another time. Here are the principles:

1. The need of a safe environment in church
2. The need to submit of the gift of prophecy
3. The need to deploy of love and honesty in the church
4. The need of courage to step out of the boat
5. The need for Christians to live a gracious and generous life

We do not believe that the list of these principles or needs in the local church is either complete or exhaustive. The only things that we can claim is that

1. We have just scratched the surface of this vast and fascinating subject, and

2. that we have made mistakes

If therefore you find any such errors or ommissions please contact us so that we may make the necessary corrections

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