Speaking in the Spirit: A Study of New Testament Prophecy

What is the gift of prophecy? Does it continue today or did it pass away with the apostles? What does it mean to speak in the Spirit? Few subjects are more contentious and more misunderstood in the church today. This book examines these questions by carefully studying Scripture and the works of the most prominent scholars. The conclusions have profound implications for Christian belief and behavior. This is a careful and painstaking study of prophecy and includes mainly New Testament prophecy. Wexler makes helpful use of David Hill Thomas Gillespie and Wayne Grudem and considers a wide range of biblical texts. Prophecy he rightly argues may include reflective Gospel-centered preaching and is certainly not confined to supposed spontaneous utterances. When it communicates Gods authentic living Word this may be called prophecy. --Anthony C. Thiselton University of Nottingham Stephen Wexler founded the British website CharityJob with his wife Raya in 2000. Previously he worked in charities for over twenty years including several years in Christian publishing. This is his first book.