Testing Prophecies 4
What is “fruit” in Matthew 7:16-20?
1. Words/actions/character
2. The result of their ministry
– Not success in terms of numbers and size.
– What are the words/actions/character of their followers?
3. Doctrine (is also a fruit)
Four Scriptural Tests For Testing Prophecies:
1. Deuteronomy 18 – Accuracy (applicable for predictive prophecy)
2. Deuteronomy 13 – Doctrine (do they teach about God accurately?)
3. Matthew 7 – Words/actions/character (know the root by the fruit)
4. 1 John 4 – Doctrine/source (the incarnate Word; the written Word)
