Prophets in the new testament

In the New Testament, the term "prophet" is used to describe individuals who possess a special gift of insight and inspiration from God, enabling them to speak and act on His behalf. Here are some examples of prophets in the New Testament:

  1. John the Baptist (Matthew 3:3, Mark 1:2-3, Luke 1:76-77, John 1:6-8, 15, 23, 26, 27, 32, 33) - John was a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Christ, baptizing people and proclaiming the coming of the Messiah.
  2. Jesus Christ (Matthew 13:57, Mark 6:4, Luke 4:24, John 6:14, 15, 29, 30) - Jesus is often referred to as the ultimate Prophet, as He is the one who brings the message of God's love and redemption to humanity.
  3. Stephen (Acts 6:10, 15, 7:55-56) - Stephen was a deacon and a prophet who was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke boldly about Jesus Christ, even in the face of persecution.
  4. Philip (Acts 8:29-30, 40-41) - Philip was a prophet who was sent by the Holy Spirit to preach the gospel to the Ethiopian eunuch.
  5. Agabus (Acts 11:28, 21:10-11) - Agabus was a prophet who predicted a famine that would affect the entire Roman world.
  6. Barnabas (Acts 13:1-3) - Barnabas was a prophet who was sent by the Holy Spirit to encourage and support the early Christian church.
  7. Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) - Simeon was a prophet who recognized Jesus as the Messiah and prophesied about His future.
  8. Anna (Luke 2:36-38) - Anna was a prophet who recognized Jesus as the Messiah and prophesied about His future.
  9. The Berean prophets (Acts 17:11-12) - The Berean prophets were a group of prophets who were part of the early Christian church in Berea and were known for their accuracy and faithfulness to God's word.
  10. The prophets mentioned in Revelation (Revelation 10:7, 11:3-6, 16:6, 18:20-24) - The book of Revelation mentions several prophets who are said to have prophesied about the end times and the return of Jesus Christ.

It's worth noting that the term "prophet" is not used as frequently in the New Testament as it is in the Old Testament. However, the concept of prophecy and the gift of prophecy is still present throughout the New Testament, and many of the characters mentioned above are referred to as prophets or are described as having prophetic gifts.