"In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven." Hebrews 1:1-3 NIV
In this dispensation of times our Father has given the exclusive right to our Lord and Savior to be our spokesman between us and the Father. Before the Christ was born of virgin birth, God spoke through prophets contained in the Old Testament to His people.
Now, God continues to speak to us in many ways through the Holy Spirit. No need for a prophet any more. Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all, is in all. He surrounds all things both in the heavens and in the earth. The whole of all existance is in Him and through Him. Our Lord and Savior sits on the right hand of the Father, Christ being one in the Father, is the only one who can speak for us and to us in the Spirit.
His throne is where our hearts are turned. Our salvation is lived through Him.
For Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior is:
1. He is the appointed heir of all things.
2. He is the appointed creator of the worlds.
3. He is the radiance of Gods glory.
4. He is the exact representation of his being.
5. He is the upholder of all things.
6. He provided purefication for sins.
7. He sits at the right hand of the majesty on high.
(Higley's Sunday School Lesson Commentary, R.D Higley, L. R. Ringenberg, John Paul Huffman, The Higley Printing Company, 1956, pg. 169&170)
**Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the prophets of the Old Testiment. No need for a latter-day prophet now.
Prophets-Who needs them?
Thursday, September 29, 2011
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