Prophecies & inaccurate predictions –  Are we expected to have modern day prophets and should we believe them?

The Bible repeatedly warns about false prophets who distort God’s truth, deceive His people, and lead many astray with their false teachings. The Scriptures makes it clear that these individuals pose a serious threat to the faith by introducing heresies, false prophecies, and self-serving doctrines that appeal to human desires rather than divine truth.

Jesus, Paul, and Peter all warned that in the last days, false teachers would infiltrate the church, speaking persuasive words while secretly introducing destructive errors (Matthew 7:15-16; 2 Peter 2:1).

Today, many so-called prophets claim to hear directly from God, but their words often contradict Scripture, promote self-glorification, and lead people into spiritual deception. These individuals manipulate emotions, exploit people for financial gain, and justify their failed prophecies by redefining the biblical standard for truth.

As believers, we are commanded to test every spirit and discern whether a prophet’s words align with Scripture (1 John 4:1). False prophecies, vague revelations, and mystical dream interpretations have become widespread, but the Word of God remains our ultimate standard for truth.

The rise of these self-appointed prophets highlights the urgent need for Christians to remain grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture and to reject any teaching that strays from its divine authority.

Below, we examine the biblical warnings against false prophets, the errors in their prophecies, and the dangers of seeking new revelations outside of God’s Word.