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Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

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The Functions <strong>of</strong> the Prophetic Gift in the New<br />

Testament<br />

The New Testament gives prophecy a<br />

prominent place among the gifts <strong>of</strong> the Holy Spirit,<br />

once ranking it first and twice second among the<br />

ministries most useful to the church (see Rom.<br />

12:6; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11). It encourages<br />

believers to desire especially this gift (1 Cor. 14:1,<br />

39).<br />

The New Testament suggests that prophets had<br />

the following functions:[4]<br />

1. They assisted in founding <strong>of</strong> the church<br />

The church was "built on the foundation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being<br />

the chief cornerstone" (Eph. 2:20, 21).<br />

2. They initiated the<br />

church's mission outreach<br />

It was through prophets that the Holy Spirit<br />

587

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