AI OVERVIEW: All Christians can prophesy in the New Testament sense—a message from God to someone else, not the office of prophet. Prophecy has three parts—revelation, interpretation, and communication—and the Spirit desires to speak and guide, so cynicism must be set aside. Prophecy must be weighed and tested against Scripture, never contradicting the word of God, and it should strengthen, encourage, and comfort the recipient rather than impose correction. The transcript offers concrete examples—from Philip's four prophesying daughters to Agabus predicting a famine, and from the Jerusalem journey revelation to later interpretation by the community—to show how God can speak today through believers when approached with humility and discernment.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: --- What does the Bible say about prophecy? Is the gift really for everyone? In this encouraging sermon from Acts 21, Pastor Josh Howerton unpacks how God still speaks today and the importance of not doubting or avoiding the Holy Spirit. You'll learn what real prophecy looks like...