Prophetic inspirations Blog
Earnestine L. Smith
The Nature of Prophetic Inspiration
Characteristics of Prophetic Inspiration
1. Prophets get their messages directly from God, not from their own imagination or intellect.
2. Purposeful communication: The goal is to faithfully convey God’s message in a way that is best understood by the intended audience.
3. Transcends human limitations: Prophetic inspirations goes beyond the prophet’s natural abilities, education, or personal brilliance
Prophetic inspirations is often described as a “God-breathed” phenomenon. This imagery suggests that the words and ideas conveyed by prophets are not merely their own, but are infused with divine wisdom and purpose. In biblical terms, this process is seen as God revealing information to the prophet (revelation), followed by the inspired transmission of that message to others (inspiratio
The Prophet Elijah
Regarded as one of the greatest Old Testament prophets, known for maintaining pure revelation and promoting social justice
The Prophet Isaiah
His prophecies are extensively quoted in the Bible and are seen as foreshadowing major events in the life of Jesus Christ