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Adventistische Schriften über: "Is someone with the gift of the spirit of prophecy automatically a prophet?"
Answer
The provided documents explain that the “spirit of prophecy” is inseparably linked to the gift of prophecy and defines those persons who are under prophetic inspiration. The angel in Revelation equates possessing the “testimony of Jesus” with the “brothers, the prophets.” However, it is clarified that the gifts from the Spirit are distributed individually and not every believer automatically possesses the specific gift of prophecy.
The Connection Between the Spirit of Prophecy and the Prophetic Office
»The “spirit of prophecy” is closely related to the gift of prophecy. One is the spirit that imparts the prophecy; the other is the bestowed gift. They belong together; they are inseparably linked. Where one is found, the other is also found. The gift is the manifestation of what the Spirit of God assigns to people according to His own good purpose and plan. The apostle John not only gives us the definition of the term “testimony of Jesus,” but also reveals in another passage of Revelation something that connects the expression “testimony of Jesus” with the prophetic gift.«
Identity of the Brothers Who Have the Testimony of Jesus
»In Revelation 19:10 the testimony of Jesus is defined as the spirit of prophecy. The angel said, “I am your fellow servant and of your brothers who have the testimony of Jesus.” In Revelation 22:9 he repeats essentially the same: “I am your fellow servant and of your brothers, the prophets.” From the comparison we see the power of the expression: “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”«
Individual Distribution of Gifts by the Spirit
»But while one individual has one gift and another person has a different gift, not everyone has the gift of healing; not everyone has the gift of leadership; not everyone has the gift of prophecy. By the nature of the matter, it is impossible for everyone to possess all these gifts. The divine report emphasizes the idea that the Spirit “assigns to each one his own, as He wills.” In other words: the gifts are bestowed by the Lord.«
Original Sources (English)
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