Divine Revelation: The True Purpose of Biblical Prophecies
Biblical prophecies, according to the presented materials, are not a product of human imagination or interpretation; they represent Divine Revelation received by God’s chosen people. These chosen heralds, beginning with Adam, Noah, Moses, and other righteous individuals, were specifically appointed by the Lord to receive and transmit His Word. Thus, although the text of biblical prophecies was recorded by human hands, their content originates from God rather than from human thoughts or conjectures.The true purpose of these prophecies is to awaken in a person an understanding of God, to guide them on the path to salvation, and to strengthen their faith. As emphasized in the sources, Divine Revelation is given so that people may acquire supernatural knowledge of God, which is essential for attaining salvation and maintaining a righteous relationship with Him.Supporting citation(s):"Since not all people can receive revelation directly from God Himself due to their sinful impurity and the weakness of both spirit and body, the Lord chooses special, righteous individuals who can receive this revelation. The first heralds of God’s revelation were: Adam, Noah, Moses, and other prophets and righteous people. All of them received from God and preached the early stages of God’s revelation. In its fullness and perfection, God’s revelation was brought to earth by the incarnate Son of God Himself, our Lord Jesus Christ, and spread throughout the earth through His apostles and disciples." (source: link txt)"When we speak of Revelation, we mean the Word of God that we have heard. Some heard it directly, without intermediaries; these were great devotees and prophets... But even in their transmission, it was the Voice of the Lord, the Voice of the Holy Spirit, which was heard, and there was no trace of a feeble human voice, the voice of flesh and blood. In this lies the miracle and mystery of the Bible: it was the Word of God, the Word of the Spirit..." (source: link txt)"God’s Revelation has the ultimate goal of human salvation, which is why God reveals knowledge about Himself only to the extent necessary for our salvation. The natural knowledge of God, which is often spoken of, represents only an initial and rather imperfect way of knowing Him. Therefore, Divine Revelation gives man supernatural knowledge of God." (source: link txt)Thus, biblical prophecies originate from God through the prophets He has chosen, and their true aim is to convey God’s Word to humanity, provide the necessary supernatural knowledge for salvation, and guide individuals toward true faith.