Prophecy is defined as

• A. An inspired utterance made by a prophet, which expresses God's will.
• B. A prediction of all future events.
• C. A spontaneous human insight about God.
• D. A personal interpretation of dreams.

Answer: (A)

Prophecy is an inspired utterance expressing God's will, given through a prophet. This means the message is understood as coming from God, not just a human idea. It isn’t defined by predicting every future event; while it can involve future things, its primary purpose is to convey what God wants His people to hear and do. It’s also distinct from personal insights about God or dream interpretations, which aren’t necessarily messages from God. In practice, prophecy aims to edify, exhort, and comfort the church by aligning it with God’s purposes.