agabus' prophecy to paul

In his own time, Augustine (354–430) records that the Tertullianist group had dwindled to almost nothing and, finally, was reconciled to the church and handed over its basilica. Very frequent in Luke: in Paul only 1 Corinthians 10:20, 1 Corinthians 10:21. If this view should extensively prevail in the Christian church, it would be in accordance with the language of the prediction. In Antioch, the Christian prophet Agabus predicted a severe famine that would strike the entire Roman world. The writer does not think of his present as "the latter days.". A certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea: In the spirit of Old Testament prophets, Agabus acted out his message to Paul – that certain danger awaited him at Jerusalem. [28], Because much of what is known about Montanism comes from anti-Montanist sources, it is difficult to know what they actually believed and how those beliefs differed from the Christian mainstream of the time. This sense of difference, while simultaneously having easy access to the rest of the Mediterranean Christian world, encouraged the foundation of this separate sect of Christianity. depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits; ὅτι ἐν ὑστέροις καιροῖς ἀποστήσονταί τινες τῆς πίστεως, Through them evil spiritual powers find expression, πνεύμασι πλάνοις καὶ διδασκαλίαις δαιμονίων, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Found inside – Page 31Fourth, we have no credible example in the NT of true prophets making mistakes. When Agabus prophesies that there will be a famine in Acts 11:27–28, his prophecy comes true. In the same way, Agabus's prophecy about Paul being bound and ... Series References 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia Antiquities of the Jews by Josephus Complete Book of Who's Who in the Bible Foxe's Book of Martyrs Hitchcock's Bible Names (3) accordance with the prevalent pagan notions respecting the departed spirits of the good and the great, who were exalted to the rank of demi-gods, and who, though invisible, were supposed still to exert an important influence in favor of mankind. 14:30; cf. The apostle in the same manner, in the beginning of his prediction of things future, declares the Spirit speaketh expressly, that is, either clearly revealed it to me, as Acts 10:19, and Acts 13:2, thus expressly is opposed to obscurely; for sometimes the revelations given to the prophets were under shadows and figures in divers manners, but the Spirit discovered in a most intelligible manner what seducers should come in the church, &c. Now the Spirit speaketh expressly; either hath inwardly revealed it to my Spirit, as Acts 10:19 13:2, or, (which is more probable), because the verb is in the present tense, legei, it saith it in the written word, which must be in the Old Testament, for the New was not at this time written: but then the question is, where the Holy Ghost hath expressly in the Old Testament spoken of the apostacy of the latter times. 12 Now, dear brothers and sisters, [] regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. Agabus . 12 Now, dear brothers and sisters, [] regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. In no age, perhaps, have they been more ostentatiously thrust forward than in our own. Montanus provided salaries for those who preached his doctrine, which orthodox writers claimed was promoting. Found inside – Page 340What is surprising is that despite their prophetic powers the daughters did not prophesy about Paul's fate . ... Agabus's prophecy was a combination of act and spoken interpretation and is reminiscent of the acted symbolism of some of ... Prophecy is a very high form of special inspiration, and implies a direct reception of special revelation, but not necessarily of future events. The word here rendered "devils" is δαιμονία daimonia - "demons." Acts 21:10. "[45], Many early Christians understood this to be Montanus claiming himself to be God. Prophecy of Paul’s detention. Montanism (/ ˈ m ɒ n t ə ˌ n ɪ z əm /), known by its adherents as the New Prophecy, was an early Christian movement of the late 2nd century, later referred to by the name of its founder, Montanus. And they are said to be some, and these many, as they are elsewhere represented, though not all; for the elect cannot be finally and totally deceived; the foundation of election stands sure amidst the greatest apostasy; and there are always a few names that are not defiled with corrupt principles and practices; Christ always had some witnesses for the truth in the darkest times: and now this defection was to be "in the latter times"; either of the apostolic age, which John, the last of the apostles, lived to see; and therefore he calls it the last time, or hour, in which were many antichrists, 1 John 2:18. A certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea: In the spirit of Old Testament prophets, Agabus acted out his message to Paul – that certain danger awaited him at Jerusalem. The meaning is, that "certain persons" would thus depart, or that "there would be" an apostasy of the kind here mentioned, in the last days. One of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all over the world. b. [36] Followers of the New Prophecy called themselves spiritales ("spiritual people") in contrast to their opponents whom they termed psychici ("carnal, natural people"[need quotation to verify]). That in the latter times - Under the last dispensation, during which the affairs of the world would close; see the notes on Hebrews 1:2. It is true that people in all ages are prone to give heed to seducing spirits; but the thing referred to here is some grand apostasy, in which the characteristics would be manifested, and the doctrines held, which the apostle proceeds immediately to specify; compare 1 John 4:1. Shall depart from the faith (ἀποστήσονται τῆς πίστεως). Found inside – Page 699Prophecy, on the other hand, refers to the spontaneous work of the Spirit by which people speak the word of the Lord.90 The speaking in tongues on ... Agabus also took Paul's belt, tied up his own feet, and declared through the Holy ... 13:2). 4. Kienzle, Beverly Mayne; Walker, Professor Pamela J.; Walker, Pamela J. It was the responsibility of the council of elders to test all prophecy and to determine genuine revelation. Prophecy is a very high form of special inspiration, and implies a direct reception of special revelation, but not necessarily of future events. 5. The prophet Agabus travels from Jerusalem to Antioch, where he predicts a famine will soon occur that will last 3 years (Acts 11:27 - 28). In Antioch, the Christian prophet Agabus predicted a severe famine that would strike the entire Roman world. Montanism (/ ˈ m ɒ n t ə ˌ n ɪ z əm /), known by its adherents as the New Prophecy, was an early Christian movement of the late 2nd century, later referred to by the name of its founder, Montanus. The author reports that Agabus had received the gift of prophecy and predicted a severe famine, which occurred during the reign of the emperor Claudius. They regarded them as demi-gods. [19] Around 177, Apollinarius, Bishop of Hierapolis, presided over a synod which condemned the New Prophecy. [26] He believed in the validity of the New Prophecy and admired the movement's discipline and ascetic standards. The free-will offering of the Antioch church. Thus, the Phrygians were seen as false prophets because they acted irrationally and were not in control of their senses. C. The period from the 2nd until the 3rd visit to Jerusalem. Anna in the temple at the time of Christ's birth. And doctrines of devils; such as are devised by devils, as all damnable doctrines be; and all lying ones, for the devil is the father of them; and as are all the false doctrines introduced by antichrist, for his coming was after the working of Satan; and particularly those doctrines of his concerning worshipping of angels, and saints departed, may be called the doctrines of devils, or of "demons"; being much the same with the demon worship among the Heathens, of which the devil was the inventor: unless by doctrines of devils should be meant the doctrines of men, who for their cunning and sophistry, for their lies and hypocrisy, for their malice, and murdering of the souls of men, are comparable to devils. The free-will offering of the Antioch church. And doctrines of devils - Greek, "Teachings of demons - διδασκαλίαις δαιμωνίων didaskaliais daimōniōn. Their decision was communicated to the churches in Asia and Pope Eleuterus, but it is not known what this consisted of, only that it was "prudent and most orthodox". Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; but try the spirits whether they be of God. Montanism (/ˈmɒntəˌnɪzəm/), known by its adherents as the New Prophecy, was an early Christian movement of the late 2nd century, later referred to by the name of its founder, Montanus. A. Paul reminds Timothy in both his epistles to use the gift he had received "by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery (elders)" (1 Timothy 4:1) … Groh, Dennis E. 1985. For καιρός particular season or juncture, see on Matthew 12:1; see on Acts 1:7. The church at Antioch responded swiftly and eagerly to the prophecy by preparing a generous offering to aid the Jerusalem church whenever the famine hit. Ὁ πλάνος a vagabond, hence deceiver or seducer. Prophecy is a very high form of special inspiration, and implies a direct reception of special revelation, but not necessarily of future events. (3) the souls of people of the golden age, which dwelt unobserved upon the earth to regard the actions of men, and to defend them - tutelary divinities, or geniuses - like that which Socrates regarded as his constant attendant. Notice that Paul said that it was important to strive to prophesy. [2][3] The prophetic movement called for a reliance on the spontaneity of the Holy Spirit and a more conservative personal ethic. Found insideInstead, they attempted to persuade Paul to avoid the Spirit's leading into suffering. ... Agabus prophesied of Paul's future imprisonment in Jerusalem by the Jews and his eventual handing over to the Gentiles. He took Paul's belt and ... 1 Cor. Their popularity even exceeded Montanus' own. The particular sense must be determined by the connection. In response to the prophecy the disciples plant and prepare food and relief to send to the believers in Jerusalem (Acts 11:29). They were regarded as a sort of mediators or intercessors between man and the superior divinities. 14:30; cf. One of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all over the world. Montanism held views about the basic tenets of Christian theology similar to those of the wider Christian Church, but it was labelled a heresy for its belief in new prophetic revelations. C. The period from the 2nd until the 3rd visit to Jerusalem. in the latter times—in the times following upon the times in which he is now writing. In the latter times.—All those ages are here referred to which succeed the coming of the Lord. 16 For in this way God loved the world, so that he gave his one and only Son, in order that everyone who believes in him will not perish, but will have eternal life. The prophet is usually coupled in Paul’s writings with the apostle, and was obviously amongst those to whom was given one of the highest forms of the gifts of Christ. Old Testament » Agabus' prophecies. See on 1 Timothy 1:10. the Spirit—speaking by the prophets in the Church (whose prophecies rested on those of the Old Testament, Da 7:25; 8:23, &c.; 11:30, as also on those of Jesus in the New Testament, Mt 24:11-24), and also by Paul himself, 2Th 2:3 (with whom accord 2Pe 3:3; 1Jo 2:18; Jude 18). The prophet is usually coupled in Paul’s writings with the apostle, and was obviously amongst those to whom was given one of the highest forms of the gifts of Christ. Apollonius Tyanæus, a heretic, came to Ephesus in the lifetime of Timothy. There is not the intense sense of the nearness of Christ's coming which characterises Paul. Pursue love and strive for the spiritual gifts, and especially that you may prophesy (1 Corinthians 14:1 NRSV). [1] Montanism held views about the basic tenets of Christian theology similar to those of the wider Christian Church, but it was labelled a heresy for its belief in new prophetic revelations. The verb in Paul only 2 Corinthians 12:8. Map locations #8, #9 Spring 44 A.D. Some have mistakenly equated NT prophecy with preaching, but Paul declares that all prophecy is based on a revelation (1 Cor. (4) For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be evil powers and spirits subject to Satan, and which are permitted to influence and to work in human hearts. 13:2). The last times (saith the afore-mentioned famous author) are the times of Christ’s kingdom, which began in the time of the Roman empire; during which time this Epistle was written, where the apostle speaking of time yet to come, the latter times by him mentioned must needs be the latter part of the last times, which he saith began in the ruin of the Roman empire, upon which followed the revealing of antichrist, that wicked one, mentioned 2 Thessalonians 2:7. Some time later, as he planned to go from Caesarea to Jerusalem, a prophet warned him he would be detained if he went: While we remained there for a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. [39][40] However, the New Prophecy, as described by Eusebius of Caesarea, departed from Church tradition:[41], And he [Montanus] became beside himself, and being suddenly in a sort of frenzy and ecstasy, he raved, and began to babble and utter strange things, prophesying in a manner contrary to the constant custom of the Church handed down by tradition from the beginning. [23], Eventually, Montanist teachings came to be regarded as heresy by the orthodox Great Church for a number of reasons. As a result of Agabus’s prophecy, the believers in Antioch began to gather money to send to the Christians living in Judea, and they sent the money by the hands of Barnabas and Saul (Paul). Paul then traveled to Jerusalem from Antioch, staying for a short time. [7] It is likely they called for moderation in dealing with the movement. A letter of Jerome to Marcella, written in 385, refutes the claims of Montanists that had been troubling her. Mem. This was in connection with the collection taken up in Antioch because of Agabus' vision (Acts 11:27-30; Gal.2:1). Found insideThe matter of divine guidance through inspired prophecy remains uppermost in Luke's mind as he reports Paul's stay in ... Agabus uses a prophetic gesture with Paul's belt to undergird his prediction of Paul's fate: “In Jerusalem, ... Agur . Found insideAgabus bound his own hands and feet in a visible demonstration of Paul's future. The Jews would tie Paul up and hand him over to the Gentiles. This prophecy is similar to Jesus' prophecies of His immediate future when the Jews would ... Also, according to Acts 21:10–12, 'a certain prophet', (Greek: τις) named Agabus met Paul the Apostle at Caesarea Maritima in AD 58. Anna in the temple at the time of Christ's birth. [30] He was obliged to flee after the victory of Theodosius I. [34] Montanism was particularly influenced by Johannine literature, especially the Gospel of John and the Apocalypse of John (also known as the Book of Revelation). Concerning these times, the Spirit said expressly, that some should in them depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits; by which some understand the devils themselves; others, false teachers, or false doctrines, which are afterwards mentioned, called doctrines of devils, by which some understand doctrines suggested by devils, or published by the cunning and art of devils. A certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea: In the spirit of Old Testament prophets, Agabus acted out his message to Paul – that certain danger awaited him at Jerusalem. Thus, fears concerning the appearance of Montanist practices to their non-Christian rulers fueled anti-Montanist sentiment. expressly—"in plain words." 21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. (1) He contrasts that true doctrine, with false opinions, which he foretells that certain ones who shall fall away from God and his religion, will bring in by the suggestion of Satan, and so that a great number will give ear to them. He then returned to Antioch. Evil spirits animating the false teachers are meant. 2 You know that when you were still pagans, you were led astray and swept along in worshiping speechless idols. They offered sacrifices, and performed rites and ceremonies to propitiate their favor. (NASB 1955) So then this applies to. The virgin Mary is invoked as "the mother of God," and as having power still to command her Son. Montanism held views about the basic tenets of Christian theology similar to those of the wider Christian Church, but it was labelled a heresy for its belief in new prophetic revelations. A prophet. Soc. They invoked their aid. (4) to this may be added the common use in the New Testament, where the word denotes a demon in the Jewish sense - a bad spirit, subject to Satan, and under his control; one of the host of fallen angels - commonly, but not very properly rendered "devil" or "devils." The response to the New Prophecy split the Christian communities, and the proto-orthodox clergy mostly fought to suppress it.

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