The Power of God and the Modern Prophets

There is no more fundamental question for a Christian than this: ‘How can I hear the voice of God?’ Christians are agreed that God’s Word can be found in the Bible. But can it be found elsewhere as well? In particular, does God still continue to send prophets today through whom he speaks to his people? If God still speaks in this way, then his people must not ignore it. But can it be right that the predictions of the modern prophets are frequently wrong? Furthermore, should we expect prophets at all today since God has fully revealed himself through his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ? This book takes us into the world of the modern prophets, and – more importantly – tests their claims against the teaching of the Bible. The conclusions are of great significance for all Bible-believing Christians. ‘Thompson ably sets out the breadth and dangers of modern prophetic movements and holds them up to scriptural scrutiny. Whatever your views on the cessation or continuation of the revelatory gifts, this book is a useful, challenging and timely survey and assessment.’ Thomas Brand, Ministry Director of the EFCC, Chairman of the Affinity Council and author of Intimately Forsaken, a Trinitarian Christology of the Cross (Palgrave MacMillan, 2024) ‘This book is short, but it is not shallow. It is well researched, biblically literate, friendly in tone and, quite simply, persuasive. Jim Thompson succeeds in showing us how to evaluate modern prophets and prophecy, and leaves us treasuring our Bible like we have never done before.’ Stuart Olyott – author, preacher and retired seminary teacher Jim Thompson taught Mathematics for many years in Liverpool and Yorkshire, as well as pastoring a congregational church in Leigh-on- Sea, Essex. He now serves as a deacon at Latimer Congregational Church in Beverley, East Yorkshire. Academically, he has degrees in Mathematics (Liverpool University) and Biblical Studies (Sheffield University). He is the author of Prophets Today (2008) and Healing and Healers Today (2013), published by Evangelical Press. Jim is married to Cilla and they have a growing family.