Archive / February, 2023

PROPHETS Part II

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROPHETS Easton’s Bible Dictionary – Prophet Prophet [S] (Heb. nabi, from a root meaning “to bubble forth, as from a fountain,” hence “to utter”, Compare Psalms 45:1 ). This Hebrew word is the first and the most generally used for a prophet. In the time of Samuel another word, ro’eh , “seer”, began to […]

PROPHETS Part I

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROPHETS In the Bible, a prophet is a spokesperson for God, a person chosen and anointed to communicate His message to the people. This role goes beyond just predicting the future; it includes conveying God’s will, calling people to repentance, interpreting scripture, and sometimes performing miracles. The Hebrew term for prophet, “nabi,” means […]

PROPHETIC POSTPONEMENT Part III

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROPHETIC POSTPONEMENT While not typically found as an entry in most online Bible dictionaries, “prophetic postponement” is a theological concept central to dispensationalism. It refers to the belief that the earthly kingdom promised to Israel by the Old Testament prophets was offered by Jesus during his first coming, but […]

PROPHETIC POSTPONEMENT Part II

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROPHETIC POSTPONEMENT Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Context: In biblical terms, “delay” refers to the act of postponing or deferring an action or event. It can be seen as a test of faith, patience, and obedience to God’s timing. Delays in the Bible often serve a divine purpose, teaching believers […]

PROPHETIC POSTPONEMENT Part I

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY PROPHETIC POSTPONEMENT “Prophetic postponement” refers to the delay of a promised prophecy, often due to a required action from the recipient, the subjective nature of some prophecies, or God’s will. While the Bible presents examples of prophecies being delayed, such as in the Old Testament book of Isaiah (Isaiah 49:8), […]