Although prophecy constitutes almost one-third of the Bible, its importance is constantly downplayed by those who dismiss it as having no practical significance or by those who object to it on the grounds that it is a “fad” that takes people’s eyes off Jesus.
The apostle Peter addressed this when he wrote:
19 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.
21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:19-21)
If prophecy is properly taught, there is no reason attention to be diverted away from Jesus. In fact, true prophecy emphasizes the centrality of Christ throughout the scriptures.
True prophecy is not faddish, other-worldly, or impractical if taught properly. Nor should it be a playground for fanatics. It can and should be food for disciples to help establish them in the faith.
The material presented on this site is designed to walk you through the most essential elements of biblical prophecy. It is not intended to present every detail pertaining to bible prophecy but rather to provide you with a solid foundation in the ways that God uses prophecy to guide both His people and world history.
The best place to begin studying is with the scriptures themselves. Since prophecy is studied out of the context scripture, start by looking at the authority of scripture.