This document discusses prophecy in the local church. It defines prophecy as a message from God through an individual to strengthen, encourage, comfort, convince, instruct, or direct. There were two kinds of prophecy in the Old Testament - authoritative words from God establishing doctrine, and particular messages for specific people. In the New Testament, prophecy could also be absolutely authoritative or more particular messages as a sign of God's presence. The document questions whether these two kinds of prophecy still exist today and encourages the proper use of spiritual gifts in the church.