Your Sons and Daughters Shall Prophesy: Prophetic Gifts in Ministry Today (Paperback)

~ Ernest Gentile (Author)

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Ernest Gentile is a man who has walked out a relevant message that deeply touches the heart of the Church. I recommend this book knowing the Holy Spirit will use it to impart deeper passion for Jesus in the lives of all believers, especially prophetically gifted people, and confidence, along with practical instruction, in how prophetic people can be used by the Holy Spirit. I encourage pastors and small group leaders, and all others committed to equipping the saints for ministry, to read this book to glean practical insight for impacting those under their care. Ernest is an authentic man of God who lives what he preaches, and writes out of living experience in the local church -- Mike Bickle, Ministry Director, Friends of the Bridegroom, Senior Pastor, Metro Christian Fellowship of Kansas City

Ernest Gentile speaks from a lifetime of ministry as a veteran pastor, a well-traveled conference speaker, and one who understands the prophetic ministry from personal involvement. Your Sons and Daughters Shall Prophesy will be a resource you will reach for in sermon preparation and lessons on all areas of prophecy. It is a well-documented and a scholarly approach to a charismatic subject. Well done, Ernest! -- Frank Damazio, senior pastor, City Bible Church

Ernest Gentiles new book takes a distinguished place in the very top category of literature on the how and why of prophecy today. As a pastor, Ernest is better able than others to raise and answer the most crucial questions asked by those moving in prophetic ministries. This will be a standard textbook in the field -- C. Peter Wagner, chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute

Product Description

"Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy..." (1 Cor. 14:39).

Was Paul addressing only the Corinthian Christians, or does his admonition hold true for the church today? Does the voice of God speak directly and specifically to this generation?

With a resounding yes, longtime pastor and international speaker Ernest B. Gentile shows that the apostles intended prophecy to continue as a vital function in the ongoing development of the church. In twenty-three carefully laid out chapters, Your Sons and Daughters Shall Prophesy presents the scriptural background and theoretical concepts behind prophecy, interspersed with personal observations, firsthand accounts, and practical suggestions.

This thorough yet readable study on prophecy skillfully bridges the gap between scholarly analysis and popular presentation. Each chapter concludes with a page of insightful quotations from popular writers and pastoral leaders. Teachers and students, as well as anyone with an interest in prophecy, will find all the information they need to explore this crucial and sometimes controversial subject. Nine charts and graphs, three appendixes, indexes, and an extensive bibliography are included.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Chosen (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800792696
• ISBN-13: 978-0800792695
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #192,346 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A clear understanding of today's prophet in the church, December 11, 2000

By	Wayne Nelson (Dayton, Ohio) - See all my reviews

There is much confusion today in the church concerning the gift of prophecy and the role of the prophet. The available information on these subjects, especially as relates to a Graduate student in Theology, is limited indeed. This book is a shining beacon in an otherwise bleak literary landscape. It is very well written and at a level that Graduate students can appreciate, yet not so high into the academic clouds that the average reader would be lost. It is not written on the level of most popular novels, but it is written in a style that the average reader can follow. It should be a treasured work in anyone's libary, especially those who are studying theology seriously and need an excellent book on the gift of prophecy and the prophetic office itself.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY through treatment!, October 17, 2000

By	"inxj" (San Leandro, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This book is definitely a valuable contribution to further the understanding of the prophetic ministry in the Church. It is very through, well-researched, and well-thought out.

The author approaches the prophetic ministry from just about every conceivable angle. Especially helpful is the explanation of the similarities and differences between the Old and New Testaments with respect to prophetic ministry.

The last couple of sections covering insights from modern church history and practical guidelines and instructions are also very helpful.

If you are looking for a comprehensive treatment on the subject of prophetic gifts, this is definitely a book you will want to read.