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Prophetic Office Definitions

From “The Prophet’s Dictionary: The Ultimate Guide to Supernatural Wisdom “ by Paula A. Price, Ph.D

1416. Spirit of Prophecy

A) A term the Bible uses to describe the creation of an atmosphere conducive to prophesying and operating the manifest word of the Lord. The spirit of prophecy includes the atmosphere that provokes or evokes the spiritual and supernatural. This is irrespective of the official prophet.

B) The act of bringing forth the word of the Lord in primarily predictive more than revelatory contexts.

C) Christ is the literal Spirit of Prophecy.

Scripture references:

Revelation 19:10; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 Corinthians 13:2; Romans 12:6.

1636. Word of Knowledge

A phrase that describes one of the nine manifestations of the Holy Spirit where information or knowledge is delivered by the Spirit of God supernaturally. Word of knowledge manifestations are usually short, often single-word sentences that provide information for the hearer to act on while being used of God.

For clarity, the term found in 1 Corinthians 12:8 would be understood as the “statement of knowledge, more of fact,” for that is how it emerges to the hearer.

Statements about someone’s health, condition, spiritual attitude, or conduct are the typical ways they manifest. Words of knowledge ordinarily do not require any overt action on the part of the hearer other than to verbalize what is heard with the spiritual ear. For the most part, words of knowledge are not necessarily revelatory or predictive. These features are routinely reserved for the prophecy anointing or manifestation.

1637. Word of Wisdom

Similar to the word of knowledge, this communication from the Holy Spirit tends to emerge more elaborately. The information given is more of a practical sort rather than revelatory or predictive, and it is tied to specific circumstances the hearer may be facing. Answers that describe wise and prudent follow-up action on their part is what usually tends to come forth. With the word of wisdom manifestation, “how to” is emphasized over what is or is not. The when and where are explained about the circumstances. See 1 Corinthians 12:8.

Words of wisdom, while they may complement or enlarge a prophecy with practical application, are not necessarily predictive unless its performance is contingent upon some future action. Consequently, when a predictive aspect is detected, it is because the message is tagged on to a prophecy that reveals what God wants to counsel or advise the recipient on.

1580. Visions and Dreams

“The customary way the Lord awakens the spirit of prophets to let them know they are ordained to fill the office. According to Numbers 12:6, these are essential prophet faculties without which the prophet ceases to be a prophet. Otherwise the lack of visions and dreams by a prophet is exhibitive of the Lord’s punishment for disobedience, rebellion, and misuse of the office’s crucial gifts. Daniel 1:17.”

Simple distinction

Word of Knowledge = “What is.”

God supernaturally reveals information or facts you did not naturally know.

Word of Wisdom = “What to do.”

God gives supernatural wisdom concerning how, when, or where to respond to a situation.

Prophecy = “What God is saying.”

The Spirit gives an inspired message intended to communicate God’s word, with biblical prophecy serving purposes such as edification, exhortation, and comfort (1 Corinthians 14:3).

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Prophetic Office Definitions