Can you trust every person who says, "God told me"?
For decades, the modern prophetic movement has shaped the beliefs of millions of Christians. Conferences, prophetic words, online ministries, and celebrity prophets have become central to how many believers seek God's direction. But is this what the New Testament teaches?
After spending more than twelve years immersed in the charismatic and prophetic movement, authors David and Kristi Portillo began asking difficult questions. What they discovered challenged many of the assumptions they had accepted for years.
In this eye-opening book, you will discover:
How the modern prophetic movement developedThe difference between the gift of prophecy, the prophetic gift, and the office of a prophetWhy sincere people can believe they are hearing from God and still be mistakenHow to test every prophetic word through the character of Jesus ChristHow to recognize spiritual manipulation, fear, and controlWhy failed prophecies matterHow celebrity culture has influenced modern prophetic ministryHow to distinguish God's voice from human opinionHow to hear the Father's voice for yourself with confidence and discernmentThis book is not an attack on the Holy Spirit or the gifts of the Spirit. It is a call to return to the simplicity of knowing the Father through Jesus Christ, testing every voice, and refusing to surrender your discernment to titles, personalities, or religious systems.
If you long to move beyond fear, confusion, and spiritual dependence into a mature relationship with God, this book will challenge, equip, and encourage you to walk in wisdom, truth, and freedom.
The greatest prophetic word you will ever receive is not about your future-it is the Father's invitation to know Him personally.