The reappearance of the prophetic ministry is one of the most significant and profound awakenings to impact the Church as a result of the 1948 revival known as the "Latter Rain Movement," which began in North America but quickly spread throughout the world. The Spirit-inspired restoration of the prophetic ministry was an unexpected development for many Christians who had been taught that prophecy, along with the other "sign" gifts of the Spirit, had ceased with the end of the apostolic age.

Nevertheless, the prophetic ministry quickly took its place as a vital part of Church life, particularly in the areas of personal prophecy and personal activation. Every move of God in the earth involves people, even though people always taint His move in one way or another.

Over time, prophetic ministry in the Church became imbalanced, resulting in confusion, offense, as well. as spiritual and emotional wounds among the people.

One reason is that many people who love prophetic ministry never grow to maturity because they never learn to hear God's voice personally, depending instead on hearing His voice through others. In this concise and insightful book, Vishal Jetnarayan defines prophetic ministry as "the revelation of Christ.

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" He addresses the imbalances of present prophetic ministry and seeks to present an accurate representation of the Father's intention regarding how we should understand and function in this wonderful and much-needed ministry. He stresses that the prophetic is a ministry of spiritual understanding enabled by the Holy Spirit, accessed by obedience to the Holy Spirit, and characterized by humility and the love of the Father for all people.

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