1. What is true prophecy? and is there individual responsibility divinely attached thereto?
The revelation of the foreknowledge of God. I am the Lord: that is My name. . . . Behold, the former things are come to pass, and NEW THINGS DO I DECLARE: before they spring forth I TELL YOU OF THEM. Isa. 42:8, 9.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to SHOW unto His servants THINGS which MUST shortly COME TO PASS. . . . Blessed is HE that readeth, and THEY that HEAR the words of this PROPHECY, and keep those things which are written therein. Rev. 1:1, 3.
2. Is prophecy more reliable than sight and hearing?
We have also a MORE sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19.
NOTE.—Peter, at the transfiguration of Christ, saw His glory and heard the voice of God, but gave greater credence to prophecy. See 2 Peter 1:16-19.
3. Did Isaiah prophecy of the birth of the divine Christ?
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isa. 9:6.
4. Was Christ the Lord born of flesh in fulfilment of prophecy?
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11.
5. Was He an object of worship? and by what name was He called?
And again, when He bringeth in the first-begotten into the world, He saith, And let ALL THE ANGELS of God WORSHIP HIM. . . . But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever. Heb. 1:6, 8.
6. Was the prophecy fulfilled, and was He really the Prince of Peace?
But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, . . . and killed the PRINCE OF LIFE, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. Acts 3:14, 15. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you. John 14:27.
7. What was prophesied of Christ's garments?
They part My garments among them, and cast lots upon My vesture. Ps. 22:18.
8. Was this prophecy fulfilled?
Then the SOLDIERS, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also His coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture [prophecy] might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted My raiment among them, and for My vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the SOLDIERS DID. John 19:23, 24.
9. Did God foretell the certainty of the second coming of Christ?
Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, PROPHESIED of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of His saints, to execute judgment upon all. Jude 14, 15. Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven. Acts 1:11.
10. Is man the author of Bible prophecy?
But those things, which GOD BEFORE HAD SHOWED by the mouth of all His prophets, that Christ should suffer, He hath so fulfilled. Acts 3:18. FOR THE PROPHECY came not in old time BY THE WILL OF MAN: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21. H. W. C.
