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⚠️‼️7 Defining Characteristics of An Authentic Prophetic Church‼️⚠️

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7 Defining Characteristics of An Authentic Prophetic Church

1. It Has Real Prophetic Development and Training for the Whole Body

A prophetic church does not treat prophecy as a gift for a few and confusion for the rest.

There is intentional training:

For prophetic people

For leaders

For intercessors

For the general body

Why? Because prophecy & prophetic ministry affects everyone.

“Earnestly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.”

1 Corinthians 14:1

Prophetic literacy & government protects the church from both ignorance and abuse.

2. Prophets Are Not Self-Appointed or Casually Labeled

In a prophetic church, leaders do not call someone a prophet because they:

Had a word of knowledge

Flowed once in accuracy

Are emotionally intense or spiritually expressive

There is a clear prophetic track that includes:

Training

Observation

Character development

Fruit

Consistency

Public affirmation at the right time

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