Prophets or Posers

Prophets or Posers? – Part 1

July 2, 2009

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Prophets or Posers

I’m going to do something that I don’t do very often, launch a series of posts on a particular topic. My goal is to keep them somewhat short. Over the years I’ve heard many people claim that they have prophetic gifting. Whether it be from a spiritual gifts inventory, self-designation, or a casual statement from [...]

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Prophets or Posers? Fallacy #1

July 3, 2009

This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series Prophets or Posers

I’m a little slow getting going on this, but I’m going to present a series of logical fallacies that present themselves in the mind of someone who is seeking to justify their position as the source of true divine light and revelation in community. Of course, some of this applies in any basic human relationship [...]

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Prophets or Posers? Fallacy #2

July 8, 2009

This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series Prophets or Posers

In continuing this brief blog series on prophets or posers, here is prophetic logical fallacy #2: “If I’m clearly right on one thing (in my mind), then God must be on my side and I’m likely on the side of truth in other things as well.” Counterpoint: You might be right about one thing, but [...]

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Prophets or Posers? Fallacy #3

July 14, 2009

This entry is part 4 of 10 in the series Prophets or Posers

Here is prophetic logical fallacy #3 in the series I’ve been doing on “prophets or posers?”: “Since God ‘anointed me’ or placed me in the position of leader, then my convictions and insights about reality and truth have more authority and weight to them (in terms of being right, not in terms of their impact [...]

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Prophets or Posers? Fallacy #4

July 18, 2009

This entry is part 5 of 10 in the series Prophets or Posers

Here is the 4th prophetic logical fallacy in the series I’ve been doing on “prophets or posers?”: “I’m functioning prophetically because I’m cutting edge and the people around me are old school and behind the times.” Counterpoint: You might just be heading the wrong direction in a faster and more fashionable or trendy way. It [...]

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Prophets or Posers? Fallacy #5

July 21, 2009

This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Prophets or Posers

Here isyet another prophetic logical fallacy (#5) in the series I’ve been doing on “prophets or posers?”: “I’m a prophet or have the gift of prophecy because a spiritual gifts inventory told me I was; therefore, I probably see reality for what it truly is most of the time.” Counterpoint: If Hitler had taken a [...]

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Prophets or Posers? – Watch Out!

July 24, 2009

This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Prophets or Posers

Matthew 7:15 – 23 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good [...]

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Prophets or Posers? Fallacy #6

August 24, 2009

This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Prophets or Posers

After a long hiatus, I’m finally getting back to the “prophets or posers” series. Because it’s been awhile I’ll share the first five prophetic fallacies with the links to their posts, followed by the sixth prophetic fallacy. Part 1: “I must have God on my side if those I disagree with are turning against me [...]

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Prophets vs. Posers Fallacy #7

August 27, 2009

This entry is part 9 of 10 in the series Prophets or Posers

This is my last stop in this prophets or posers series, though the general topic is going to get several more posts in the coming weeks. Just because I’m done posting my thoughts, doesn’t mean you can’t post yours (see my invite below). Here’s Prophetic Fallacy #7: “By God’s grace I do in reality have [...]

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