The Gift of Prophecy-
The God-given ability to set before people the Word and wisdom of God persuasively through personality as a herald. (1 Cor 12:10; 13:2, 8-9)
A strong emphasis on Biblical authority
Speak clearly, organize material well
Encourage and challenge people in matters of Biblical conduct
Look for response, results
Comfortable in working with groups of people
Confident
Ability to confront people when they are doing wrong
The Gift of "Prophecy"
Prophecy- propheteia (noun)- "the capacity or ability to utter inspired messages."
Compound word:
phemi- "speak" & pro- "before"
Prophesy- propheteuo (verb)
1. "to proclaim an inspired revelation,"
2. "to tell about something that is hidden from view,"
3. "to foretell something that lies in the future."