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The Prophetic Mandate: Declaring the Purposes of God in the End Times
This is one of the most urgently needed books I have ever written. If we don’t learn how to recognize, restore, and receive from the genuinely prophetic men and women in the Body of Christ then the purity and simplicity of a Christ-Centered Faith will be lost.If you think I’m overstating the problem then you don’t fully appreciate the danger of our times.The purpose of all prophetic speaking is to reveal Christ – to bring Him more clearly into view. Those inspired to speak or proclaim something by the Holy Spirit should be helping to direct our attention onto Christ and away from everything that distracts us. The prophetic voice should rise up like a trumpet to bring clarity and direction out of confusion and misunderstanding. It is not just truth stated in an inspirational way, it is the truth concerning Jesus spoken by those who know Him and can lead others to Him.But of all things, the “prophetic ministry” today does more to distract us from Jesus than to tell us the truth concerning Jesus. In fact, it is difficult to find Jesus at all in most of what is touted today as “prophetic.”So what is the prophetic ministry as God intends it to be? What is a prophet? What do prophets do? Do they have a place in our generation? If so, what?To answer these questions, we begin with a thorough examination of the prophetic ministry to determine whether or not it is valid for us today; then, what the prophetic ministry is not, what it is, and some general and specific requirements of prophets.From there, we explore the hidden work of prayer, fasting, and ministering to the Lord as fundamental functions of the prophetic calling to give the reader a better sense for the depth of relationship required of someone called to this particular role.Finally, we look at the responsibility of the prophetic ministry to safeguard and uphold the Testimony of Jesus in the Earth. We conclude with some sobering warnings of what we can expect in days to come, as well as some positive steps we can take right now to better prepare God’s people for spiritual conflict in the Last Days.These ideas may seem far removed from the popular concept of what the prophetic ministry is. They certainly seem disconnected from what is commonly accepted (and what passes for) “prophetic ministry.” I hope to elevate the discussion beyond the subjective, personal realm and provide a perspective that can only be obtained by rising above what is popular and common in order to embrace what is true.This book is dedicated to the restoration and encouragement of the Christ-centered, Spirit-led prophetic calling to ensure that the next generation will still have a pure testimony of the truth concerning Jesus.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 31, 2013
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June 12, 2025
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May we heed the instruction, guidance and warning told herein. This book is a call to affirm our centrality in Christ and to live it.
May we heed the instruction, guidance and warning told herein. This book is a call to affirm our centrality in Christ and to live it.
April 25, 2023
I highly recommend this book as an absolute must-read for those who have struggled with their prophetic gifting, as well as those called to intercession.
In many cases, a true prophetic calling and intercession are very similar, and many times are even intertwined, because the spirit realm is always so present and alive to you, that it feels as though you are living in two worlds at one time— and the reality is, you indeed Are.
The truth is, that is what walking in the spirit feels like, but not very many are accustomed to it.
However, in my experience, it is those with a true prophetic anointing that struggle the most with this dynamic.
You almost feel like two different people occupying the same body—Your spiritual self that is continually preoccupied with the spirit realm and what is going on there, and then the other self which has to work a job, pay bills, and take care of earthly responsibilities.
The struggle is because those two parts of you are in constant tension with each other.
This was an understanding that I finally was able to come to, thanks to this little book—especially chapter 12, “The Prophetic Savant”.
I would say to anyone who is genuinely looking to grow in their prophetic gifting, or if you are experiencing some of the same struggles I have spoken of here, you need this book right away. I would put it at the top of your list.
In many cases, a true prophetic calling and intercession are very similar, and many times are even intertwined, because the spirit realm is always so present and alive to you, that it feels as though you are living in two worlds at one time— and the reality is, you indeed Are.
The truth is, that is what walking in the spirit feels like, but not very many are accustomed to it.
However, in my experience, it is those with a true prophetic anointing that struggle the most with this dynamic.
You almost feel like two different people occupying the same body—Your spiritual self that is continually preoccupied with the spirit realm and what is going on there, and then the other self which has to work a job, pay bills, and take care of earthly responsibilities.
The struggle is because those two parts of you are in constant tension with each other.
This was an understanding that I finally was able to come to, thanks to this little book—especially chapter 12, “The Prophetic Savant”.
I would say to anyone who is genuinely looking to grow in their prophetic gifting, or if you are experiencing some of the same struggles I have spoken of here, you need this book right away. I would put it at the top of your list.
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