Prophetic Accuracy and Gifts – Real vs False! Red Church

<p>**In Red Church today, Joseph Z discusses the differences between real and false prophets, highlighting the critical distinction between prophetic gifts and the prophetic office. He also outlines ways to discover our calling and achieve our God-given purpose.**</p> <p>Joseph explains that gifts can be hereditary and emphasizes that God requires us to discover the gifts He has given us, especially during these challenging times. He shares that we are called to outgrow the yoke of containment in stages of thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold. This growth process begins with lifting the yoke from our shoulders and loosening the burden from our necks, ultimately leading to the destruction of the yoke as we grow. Joseph asserts that the church of Christ is not merely a mission but a great commission, because as God is, so are we in this world. </p> <p>Learn more about Z Ministries by following the link below:<br /> https://linktr.ee/zministries </p> <p>He references 1 Chronicles 12:32 to illustrate the sons of Issachar, who understood the signs of the times and knew how to respond. They aligned themselves with the right people to achieve their purpose. Joseph reveals that one of the easiest ways to discern our calling is to connect with the right individuals. However, he cautions that just because we have an experience doesn't necessarily mean it is true, as experiences do not validate truth. He highlights the importance of achieving prophetic clarity and teaches that revelation must be interpreted correctly before it can be applied; therefore, the sequence is revelation, interpretation, and application.</p> <p>Joseph also stresses the necessity of having spiritual mentors, or "fathers in faith," to become a true prophet of God, warning against going beyond what is written in scripture. He clarifies that the purpose of prophetic ministry is to edify and equip the body of Christ, highlighting the distinction between the gift of prophecy and the office of the prophet. While every believer can receive the gift of prophecy, the office of the prophet carries the responsibility of equipping and nurturing the body of Christ.</p> <p>He further describes the qualities of genuine prophets: they are under authority, biblically grounded, generous, and loving. In contrast, false prophets embody the opposite traits. Joseph introduces the concept of a gray area between the real and the false, explaining that individuals in this space can become genuine by heeding a rebuke or fall into falsehood if they reject it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">April 26, 2026</span></p>