Implications of biblical prophecy for contemporary Neoprophetic Ministry in Ghana
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2017-10
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Neo-prophetic ministries have gained currency in the Ghanaian society. This thesis examines the activities of present-day Ghanaian prophetic ministries in the light of biblical prophecy. The researcher visited many churches of different denominations in the Kumasi metropolis to familiarize himself with their activities. It was found out that the akwankyerε i.e directions given by the prophets differed from church to church. The use of anointing oil is widespread among the prophetic ministries. Some people believe that after the anointing oil has been blessed by a prophet it assumes a supernatural power and in consequence its application induces miracles. Some abuses have been observed in the operation of some of the prophets. Consequently, it has been recommended that the activities of neo-prophetic ministries should be regulated.
Various church organizations with umbrella bodies like the C.C.G., the G.P.C.C., the Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference etc. can combine forces and come out with
modalities to regulate the exercise of prophecy in the country.
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A thesis submitted to the school of graduate studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Degree of Master of Philosophy in Religious Studies.