Comments on: Prophet, Priest and King http://boyinthebands.com/archives/prophet-priest-and-king/ Scott Wells on the practice of Christian faith Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:26:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Jaume http://boyinthebands.com/archives/prophet-priest-and-king/#comment-13884 Jaume Fri, 26 Aug 2005 15:37:05 +0000 http://www.universalistchurch.net/boyinthebands/archives/prophet-priest-and-king/#comment-13884 Which are the theological sources for the three roles? The Racovian Catechism deals with them quite at length. Which are the theological sources for the three roles? The Racovian Catechism deals with them quite at length.

]]> By: Derek http://boyinthebands.com/archives/prophet-priest-and-king/#comment-13833 Derek Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:14:28 +0000 http://www.universalistchurch.net/boyinthebands/archives/prophet-priest-and-king/#comment-13833 -- It seems to me that prophethood is an issue of inspiration / revelation; and not merely a matter of belief. In the Hebrew Bible, prophets are often introduced with the ritual phrase, "And the word of the LORD came to..." Every person is a potential prophet, but not every believer will realize her/his prophethood. And to parallel Clyde, I would also say that no person can choose to become a prophet. Circumstances and the Spirit of God choose you for prophetic witness. – It seems to me that prophethood is an issue of inspiration / revelation; and not merely a matter of belief. In the Hebrew Bible, prophets are often introduced with the ritual phrase, “And the word of the LORD came to…”

Every person is a potential prophet, but not every believer will realize her/his prophethood. And to parallel Clyde, I would also say that no person can choose to become a prophet. Circumstances and the Spirit of God choose you for prophetic witness.

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