Prophecy 101

Lexham Survey of Theology (Special Revelation through Prophecy)

The content of prophecy is both “forthtelling” and “foretelling.” In forthtelling, the prophet, in God’s name, demands repentance from sin. In foretelling, he or she promises curses and blessings yet to come. Theologians have expended much energy trying to describe the future events set forth in biblical prophecy, but most of these attempts are uncertain. Scripture is clear that Jesus will return in the future, and that when he does, he will judge the righteous and the wicked. That is the “blessed hope” of the church. But we do not know the day or the hour when Jesus will return. About the details of these events there is much uncertainty.

The Lexham Bible Dictionary Types of Prophecy

Types of Prophecy

The two major categories of divine message are:

1. Prediction, or the foretelling of future events

2. Admonition, which can be either accusatory or exhortatory