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-[[Image:Eagle.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Prophets are often represented by Eagles in the Scriptures, known for their vision, power, and speed.]]
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 A '''prophet''' is a person who speaks by divine inspiration, revealing the will of God.
-A prophet's message cannot contradict the word of God, or the message of other prophets.  A prophet is not identified as a prophet until their first prophecy or miracle comes to pass (such as Jesus turning water into wine).  Anyone who does not listen to the prophet after the first prophecy comes to pass often receives judgement from God.
+The message of a true prophet cannot contradict the word of God, or the message of other true prophets.  The words of a prophet are to be tested and proved, and a prophet is identified as true after their first prophecy or miracle comes to pass.  A false prophet is someone who either correctly prophecies and then leads people away from God (such as Balaam), or someone who speaks things in the name of the Lord that do not come to pass.
 There are many types of prophets (groups may overlap):
-*Some prophets are called gods, as the LORD speaks directly to them.  Examples include Moses and Elijah. (<KJVBible>Exodus 7:1</KJVBible>, <KJVBible>John 10:35</KJVBible>)
+*Some prophets are called gods, as the LORD speaks directly to them.  Examples include Moses and Elijah. (Exodus 7:1, John 10:35)
 *Some prophets are called to be prophets from their youth to a lifelong ministry.  Examples include Jeremiah, Samuel, and John the Baptist.
 *Some prophets are anointed to deliver a prophecy under a unique inspiration, and may (or may never) prophecy or come under this inspiration again. Examples include Zacharias, Miriam, King Saul, and Caiaphas the high priest.
 *A prophet may be directed by God through the visitation of angels. Examples include Daniel, Mary, and John the Disciple.
-All of the prophets speak of God.  Jesus was also a prophet, as he prophecied many things during his ministry to the Disciples, and after his ministry to Paul, and to John the Disciple (in the Book of Revelation). While on earth, Jesus fulfilled the office of the [[Prophet]]. From the Day of Pentecost, Jesus has fulfilled the office of the [[Priest]]. When Jesus returns to the Jews, he will come in the office of the [[King]].
+While on earth, Jesus lived as a [[prophet]], revealing mysteries to his disciples, prophecying, performing miracles, and raising the dead.