Prophetic Etiquette: Helpful Guidelines for Giving and Receiving Prophecy [Paperback]

Michael Sullivant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2000

If you are in need of an easy to understand handbook to prophecy, how to us it, how to receive it - the Prophetic Etiquette is for you. This book cuts to the truth about prophecy and teaches: church l

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Creation House (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884196755
• ISBN-13: 978-0884196754
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #946,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Sullivant (1955-present) resides in the Kansas City area, has been married to Terri since 1977 and is a father of 5 "wonderfully gifted" adult children. Their lives have been marked and shaped by a naturally-supernatural and interactive relationship with God as unashamed followers of Jesus the Christ. Terri and Michael have been involved in active ministry since their days at Miami University in Ohio. They have given themselves to planting communities of faith in several U.S. states, pastoring, teaching, writing, coaching, building leaders and traveling to offer ministry in many nations. Michael is the author of Prophetic Etiquette, Your Kingdom Come and a new devotional commentary called, The Romance of Romans: God's Big God-Story (2011). Michael and Terri are co-founders of Radius...an equipping ministry that reaches out to many people. www.radius-group.org

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Primer on Prophecy, February 15, 2002

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This review is from: Prophetic Etiquette: Helpful Guidelines for Giving and Receiving Prophecy (Paperback)

When I discovered the gift of prophecy (a discovery that came late in life as my right-wing fundamentalist upbringing caused me to miss out on this sweet kiss from God in my younger years) I read just about every prophecy book I could get my hands on. From the truly bizarre and misguided to the genuinely helpful and beautiful. I now recommend Sullivant's book to everyone as the one-stop beautiful shop. I read Michael Sullivant's book last, and I have to say that I find it to be the best. The reason I love it so is because it isn't just about the gift of prophecy. Instead, it is about being a child of God and living out that relationship lovingly and obediently. One could "plug in" any spiritual gift in the place of Sullivant's discussion of prophecy and the book would still be as powerful. But having said that, I have to add that it is a real and powerful blessing to read Sullivant's humble perspective on the gift of prophecy. Michael, having been powerfully gifted in the prophetic for a long time, obviously knows what he is talking about, and he writes beautifully and humbly.

I say that Sullivant's book is the "best," but Jack Deere's "Surprised by the Voice of God" book is also extremely wonderful and is essential. Very much so. In fact, I think that it is a "requirement" for any person of "my heritage" to read Deere's book FIRST, because Deere takes the time to address all the issues that any cessationist (I hate that word) type would raise. After addressing these issues, then Deere goes on to talk about prophecy. Sullivant doesn't feel the need to baby-sit the reader, and plunges right into the whole prophecy picture. Thus, I believe that Deere's book is "essential" for beginners-in-prophecy (or any "gifts" for that matter), and that Sullivant's book is essential as the next step in looking at prophecy in a mature and humble light of ministry. I really like the writing styles of both Deere and Sullivant. After reading Sullivant's book, I want to find him and introduce myself and just "hang" with him.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Insight, February 21, 2004

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"sarah_elizabeth80" (Harrisonburg, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prophetic Etiquette: Helpful Guidelines for Giving and Receiving Prophecy (Paperback)

Michael Sullivant definitely DOES have special insight into the prophetic gifts, just as Paul Cain says. This book is more conceptual than practical. (If you want practical tips on the prophetic, I suggest: "You May All Prophesy!" by Steve Thompson and "The Beginner's Guide to the Gift of Prophecy" by Jack Deere.) He shares foundational truths about the prophetic, which has released me from some lies that I've learned regarding how prophecy is supposed to operate in the church.

This book is very good for those who don't believe that prophecy is for today or have their doubts about hearing from other believers. I have used a specific chapter several times when talking to unbelievers about God and His requirements on speaking to people today.

He also lays down a basis for a "new breed" of prophets who aren't like the old typical (and many times offensive!) people. He has a chapter "What does humility look like?" that blew me away. Also, one of his other chapters changed my life in reference to "everything in moderation." I got a serious desire for being holy just as God is holy.

I strongly suggest buying this book. It will change your walk with God and re-lay truths about the prophetic that need to be taught.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A balanced and informative look at the prophetic, September 9, 2007

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This review is from: Prophetic Etiquette: Helpful Guidelines for Giving and Receiving Prophecy (Paperback)

Thoughtful insights and instruction by a man experienced in the prophetic. A good read for beginners and those experienced in the prophetic. The author's transparency and humility are humbling.