Elijah Among Us: Understanding and Responding to God's Prophets Today (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780800793036)

Twenty-five years after the release of his ground-breaking book The Elijah Task, co-authored with his wife, Paula, a sequel comes from the powerful pen of John Sandford. In Elijah Among Us, he outlines a biblically rooted discussion of prophetic history and functioning, both how to instruct prophets and commission their office and how to inform the church about prophetic ministry. Sandford wrote this follow-up book because he sees a strong and even dangerous overemphasis in the church on the "giving of personal words," which is only one role of the prophetic office.
The first section of this book develops a history of the prophetic office, how the office metamorphosed from one of warning into proclaiming God's gentle and merciful side, and becoming burden-bearers. Second, Sandford sets forth the working functions of prophets, explaining how they serve in twelve major roles, including bringing blessings, healing, warning of impending judgment, giving protection from tragedies, and offering direction, guidance, or confirmation.
Readers will gain crucial knowledge of a widely misunderstood topic, helping them be discerning in these strategic end times. Authoritative and compelling, Elijah Among Us is a timely and vital work for the Body of Christ.

Author: John Loren Sandford
ISBN-10: 080079303X
ISBN-13: 9780800793036
Publisher: Chosen Books
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2002
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 8.79h x 6.08w x 0.61d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/06/2002 pg. 52
Christian Retailing 06/10/2002 pg. 18
Charisma & Christian Life 08/01/2002 pg. 92