Hey
@ScottA, I’ve been pondering something and wanted to get your take.
What do you think about the idea of prophecy ceasing?
I’ve come to believe that the kind of prophecy where God reveals new, authoritative messages has stopped. Hebrews 1:1–2 says,
“God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son…” That feels like a transition point—God’s final and fullest revelation coming through Christ.
Then there’s Revelation 22:18–19, where John—receiving the vision from the angel sent by the Lord (Revelation 1:1)—warns not to add to or take away from the words of that prophecy. It reads like a closing seal on divine revelation.
And Paul touches this too in 1 Corinthians 13:8–10:
“Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail… For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.” Some interpret “that which is perfect” as the completed canon of Scripture, suggesting that prophecy was a temporary gift until full revelation was given.
I know there are different views on this—some say prophecy continues in a different form—but I wanted to hear how you interpret it. From my perspective, the canon is closed, and the Spirit now illuminates what’s already been revealed rather than delivering new messages.
Would love to hear your thoughts.