Have you ever wondered where some of those Reformed folks get the idea that 'prophesying' means preaching.
This is from John Calvin's commentary on I Corinthians 12.
| Quote: | | By this term he means, (in my opinion,) not those who were endowed with the gift of prophesying, but those who were endowed with a peculiar gift, not merely for interpreting Scripture, but also for applying it wisely for present use. |
| Quote: | | Let us, then, by Prophets in this passage understand, first of all, eminent interpreters of Scripture, and farther, persons who are endowed with no common wisdom and dexterity in taking a right view of the present necessity of the Church, that they may speak suitably to it, and in this way be, in a manner, ambassadors to communicate the divine will. |
http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/calvin/cc39/cc39018.htm
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Calvin's Confused Idea of Prophesying
