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Prophecy

prophecy

Origin: OE. Prophecie, OF. Profecie, F. Prophetie, L. Prophetia, fr. Gr, fr. To be an interpreter of the gods, to prophesy, fr. Prophet. See Prophet.

1. A declaration of something to come; a foretelling; a prediction; especially, an inspired foretelling. He hearkens after prophecies and dreams. (Shak) Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man. (2. Pet. I. 21)

2. A book of prophecies; a history; as, the prophecy of Ahijah.

3. Public interpretation of Scripture; preaching; exhortation or instruction.


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... in theology, but before that years of personal study of the Bible, so I have a good working knowledge of what is in it--a pretty good knowledge of prophecy also. I was a missionary for a number of years, but now do secular work. In science my level is laymen/student--but not according to what I ...

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by AFJ
Mon May 11, 2009 1:27 am
 
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by AFJ
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by viloloco5
Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:19 am
 
Forum: Evolution
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Reconciling Faith with Evolution

... be the most accurate translation currently available. Virgin mother is a mistranslation of "young girl." More importantly, this isn't a prophecy of the Messiah. This is predicting a completely different birth. Could you please cite the verses that led you to believe this? Bethlehem is ...

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by alextemplet
Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:50 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Reconciling Faith with Evolution
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Reconciling Faith with Evolution

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by evointrigued
Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:23 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Reconciling Faith with Evolution
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