"And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone." Eph 2:20
The role of the New Testament prophet does not compare to the role of the Old Testament prophet. First, the Scripture, that which is our authority to discern and judge, is built upon the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ being the Chief Cornerstone. "All Scripture is given by inspiration"... And to exalt any portion of Scripture over another will end in error.
Therefore, to disbelieve any word of God is to disbelieve God himself. Although I believe, covet and appreciate the Biblical explanation of the gift of prophecy within the local church as it exists and is explained in Scripture, there are many problems with the "prophetic ministry" so called, today. To name just a couple:
1.) There is a grave error that the gift of prophecy today is co-equal with the prophetic office in the Old Testament.
Not so. We are commanded by Scripture to test prophets, prophecy and if we have this gift to control it. Does that mean we test what Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel etc. has written? Of course not. The authority of these prophets came from God and the words uttered, recorded and written are inerrant, infallible and eternal!
What it does mean is that the New Testament gift of prophecy is confined to the boundaries of the local church, and a christian who indeed serves in this way, (as outlined in Scripture) is therefore confined to the boundaries of his/her local church. Scripture makes this restriction, so the local church to which he/she is a member of can test what is being put forth for the entire congregation.
"Prophecies" posted online or in books that modern day publishers are peddling resemble in many ways fortunes found in cookies at Chinese buffets at best, or mediums at worst. If ever we have needed discernment in the body of Christ it is now!
2.) There is leaven in the "christian" community in regards to the "prophetic" movement that is taking over everything.
Unfortunately, the model of the "prophetic" ministry that is seen on television, the internet and modern publishers is being mimicked in the local church. Where are the pastors? Where is discernment? Although I am not a cessationist, what Dr. John MacArthur did with the Strange Fire Conference was courageous and necessary.
I pray the Lord grant discernment to his people in this day of delusion. May Christ be honored, and His people always remember that, "The spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus!"