Part 10 – The Gospel of Jesus Christ as HE Taught When He Was on the Earth – Prophets of God

April 19, 2026 | www.gospelofjesuschrist.blog | River Wilde

(The views expressed here are my personal beliefs, shaped by extensive study of end-times prophecy in the Bible. I have prayerfully sought God’s guidance throughout my research to remain focused on truth. I do not speak on behalf of any religious organization.)

Today I would like to share with you the teachings that are recorded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in the Bible.

The prophets of the Old Testament were chosen messengers of God, raised up in times when His people often drifted into sin, idolatry, and spiritual blindness. According to the KJV scriptures,

 “Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7).

These men were not merely teachers, but watchmen—called to warn, correct, and guide Israel back to covenant faithfulness. Through them, God made His will known, declared coming judgments, and extended calls to repentance.

Men such as Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel were instrumental in leading the people during critical moments in their history. Moses delivered Israel from Egypt and gave them the law, establishing the foundation of their relationship with God. Later prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah spoke during times of national decline, warning of destruction if the people refused to turn back. Their messages were often rejected, yet they remained faithful, speaking the truth regardless of opposition or personal cost.

The importance of these prophets cannot be overstated. They preserved the knowledge of the true God in a world filled with false gods and corrupt practices. They called out hypocrisy, exposed sin, and reminded the people that outward religion meant nothing without a true heart toward God. As it is written,

“Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression” (Isaiah 58:1).

Their role was not to please the people, but to faithfully deliver God’s message.

In addition to warning and correction, the prophets also brought hope. They foretold the coming of the Messiah, pointing forward to Jesus Christ and the salvation He would bring. Even in times of judgment, their words carried promises of restoration and redemption. Through their obedience, God’s plan was revealed across generations, preparing the way for the gospel.

The Bible shows that prophets had a vital role before Jesus Christ—to reveal God’s will, call people to repentance, and point forward to the coming Messiah. Hebrews 1:1–2 explains this transition clearly: “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son…” This teaches that while God once spoke through prophets, His fullest and final revelation came through Jesus Christ Himself.

Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of what the prophets foretold (Luke 24:27), and He brought the complete message of salvation. Because of this, the need for prophets as intermediaries was no longer the same. Christ established direct access to God through Himself. As 1 Timothy 2:5 says,

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”

Believers are now led by the Holy Spirit and guided by the completed word of God, rather than relying on prophets to reveal new doctrine. New doctrine is not necessary, as the fulness of the gospel was revealed by Jesus Christ and His Apostles while He was on the earth.

The New Testament warns strongly against those who claim prophetic authority after Christ if they bring new or different teachings. Galatians 1:8–9 declares,

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you… let him be accursed.”

This shows that the gospel delivered by Christ and His apostles is final and not to be added to or altered.

The Lord Jesus Christ gave a direct and sobering warning about false prophets, showing how serious and deceptive they can be. In the King James Version, He said,

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” (Matthew 7:15).

These individuals do not always appear dangerous—they often look righteous, speak kindly, and even use scripture—but their true nature is revealed by their fruits, meaning their teachings and the results of their influence.

A false prophet may subtly shift trust away from the simplicity of the gospel of Christ and place it into systems, traditions, or themselves. This is why believers are commanded to test all things against the Word of God, because outward appearance alone is not a reliable guide.

The deception can be so powerful that it threatens even sincere believers. Jesus Christ warned in Matthew 24:24,

“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”

This shows that signs, miracles, or compelling messages are not proof of truth. The phrase “if it were possible” suggests that those who are firmly grounded in Christ and His Word can be protected, but the danger is real and close. The safeguard is to remain rooted in the gospel as taught in scripture, relying on God rather than man, and continually seeking truth through His Word.

The Bible does teach that a true prophet of God is responsible to warn, teach, and speak what God has revealed—and that failure to do so is a serious sign of unfaithfulness.

A prophet MUST warn the people

Ezekiel 33:7–8 (KJV)

“So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.
When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked… his blood will I require at thine hand.”

This shows: if a man is truly sent by God, he will warn. If he refuses, he is accountable.

God reveals things to prophets so they can declare them

Amos 3:7 (KJV)
“Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.”

A real prophet receives revelation—and does not stay silent.

False prophets fail to stand in the gap or expose sin

Ezekiel 13:5 (KJV)

“Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel… to stand in the battle…”

False prophets avoid warning, avoid conflict, and do not protect the people spiritually from what is coming.

False prophets often speak smooth, pleasing words instead of truth

Jeremiah 23:16–17 (KJV)

“They speak a vision of their own heart…
They say still unto them that despise me, The Lord hath said, Ye shall have peace…”

Instead of warning, they comfort people in sin.

After each General Conference of the church, I recall being so disappointed that the Prophet never gave any information that I felt that a prophet should drive to the world. Yes, the talks were inspiring, but conference was simply a devotional of teachings about the church. More temples, and continued insistence on paying tithing.

On my mission, as I taught about our “prophet” investigators would always ask, “What prophecy is he teaching the world right now?” Food storage was all I could think of.

It wasn’t until I was studying the end times prophecies as written by the prophets of the Old Testament, Isaiah, Daniel, Ezekiel, and Zechariah, Jesus Christ Himself, and apostles like Paul the Apostle, Peter the Apostle, and especially John the Apostle, that I realized something very important.

Much of the Bible is devoted to end-times prophecy, a commonly cited estimate is that roughly 25–30% of the Bible contains prophetic material, and a significant portion of that points to future, end-times events.

And the important part of this…The current ‘prophet’ of the church was not teaching a word of any of this. 25% of the bible devoted to end times teaching? Why??? To me, this was a clear indication that this man, in my opinion, was NOT a prophet of God for he was silent.

Then, I learned that there is not a need for ANY prophet after Jesus came to the earth to give His gospel, made perfect sense. God has warned us about every detail that would occur in the end times. He did this through the prophets in the Bible. It is now up to us to learn what they are, and not wait for a leader to teach us, for he clearly is not teaching any of this.

Another strong indicator of a false prophet, in my opinion, is that when they say, “Listen only to us. Do not use AI in your spiritual studies.” If we are listening only to them, we are taught nothing about the end times prophecies as recorded in the bible. That guidance in itself is a deception and a False Teaching!

One final thing to note.

I have friends and family member who strongly state that they would follow the prophet even if they were to have DIFFERENT personal revelations from God.

In the Bible, believers are repeatedly taught that God speaks directly to individuals, and that no man has the right to override that relationship. For example:

“We ought to obey God rather than men.” — Acts 5:29 (KJV)

If a religious leader teaches that you must follow him over your own personal revelation from God, that teaching conflicts with scripture. The Bible shows that the Holy Spirit is given to guide each believer:

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth…” — John 16:13 (KJV)

This means guidance is not restricted to a single earthly authority. Even leaders are subject to God—not the other way around.

The Apostle Paul gives an even stronger warning:

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you… let him be accursed.” — Galatians 1:8 (KJV)

That includes any prophet, church leader, or institution that asks for unquestioning obedience, especially if it contradicts what God reveals through His word and Spirit.

There is also a pattern in scripture: false prophets often seek control. They shift trust away from God and toward themselves. Jesus warned:

“Take heed that no man deceive you.” — Matthew 24:4 (KJV)

A true servant of God will point you to Christ, not replace Him. They will encourage you to seek God personally, test all things by scripture, and grow in your own relationship with Him.

So if a leader says:

• “Follow me, even over what God is telling you,”
• or discourages personal revelation,
• or demands loyalty above truth…

that is a dangerous position—because it elevates man above God.

The biblical pattern is clear:

• God speaks → you listen
• Scripture confirms truth
• Leaders support, not control

I am speaking out strongly because this is not a matter of preference or disagreement over minor doctrine. For me, it is a matter of truth, conscience, and faithfulness to Jesus Christ.

There was a time when I trusted deeply in the system I was part of. I believed that obedience to authority and loyalty to the institution was closely tied to obedience to God. I gave with sincerity, not to be seen by men, but because I believed it was right before the Lord. I tried to live faithfully and act with a sincere heart before God.

But there came a moment when what I believed to be true was challenged by experience—an experience that left me deeply shaken. I was told that my giving, though directed toward helping those in need, did not “count” in the same way as required contributions to the institution. To me, this raised a serious question: is God primarily concerned with the posture of the heart and obedience to His commandments, or is worthiness measured by compliance to an organizational requirement?

That experience did not feel like a small administrative matter. It felt like a revelation of something deeper—something about how authority, obedience, and spiritual worth were being defined. It forced me to confront a painful possibility: that sincerity of faith and devotion to Christ could be judged as insufficient if it did not align with institutional expectations.

Over time, this led me to search the scriptures more closely. I began to compare what I had been taught with what is written in the Bible. I found myself returning again and again to the words of Jesus Christ, to the simplicity of the gospel, and to the warning that we must not follow man above God. The more I studied, the more I felt a growing tension between institutional authority and personal accountability before God.

I am not speaking out because I dislike the church. I am speaking out because I care deeply about truth, and because I believe that every person must ultimately stand before God for themselves—not through an institution, not through a leader, but personally before Jesus Christ.

I also speak out because silence, for me, would feel like compromise. If I believe something is spiritually harmful or misleading, then remaining silent would feel like ignoring a responsibility placed on my conscience. I cannot do that and still feel right before God.

At the same time, I recognize that speaking out can be difficult for others to hear. Some will disagree, and some will feel I am being too harsh. But my intent is not to attack individuals—it is to bear witness to what I believe I have learned through experience, scripture, and prayer.

Ultimately, my foundation remains Jesus Christ. Not an institution. Not a man. Not tradition. Christ alone is the one I believe I must follow, even when that path leads to difficult conversations or separation from what was once familiar.

And so I speak—not out of bitterness, but out of conviction. Not to tear down, but to testify to what I believe is true before God.

This same truth awaits you. Do you have the courage to learn about it through your own personal study, and continual prayer to God for guidance? Yes, it’s difficult to learn something new…but NEVER hard to learn what is TRUE. You just need to be teachable and include God in your study.

Truth will happen regardless of what any of us believe, for truth is not influenced by our own opinions. When we all leave this earth, we will all see the SAME truth…the one that God has already established.

In learning the truth NOW vs waiting until I die, has brought me so much PEACE. I now know that I will be going to heaven, rather than wonder if I have lived a “Good Enough Life” to make it into one of three heavens.

I have learned the absolute terror that will come upon the earth in just a few months, as the 7-year Tribulation period begins. BUT more importantly, I have learned of the Rescue Plan that God has for those of us who are “in Christ.” He is coming to rescue us through the event known as the rapture…Just like He rescued Noah and His family in the flood, and the fleeing Israelites by parting the Red Sea, allowing for their safe escape. But this time, He will be receiving us unto himself by drawing us up to meet Him in the clouds, to be with Him forever, and spared spending even one day in the 7-year Tribulation period on earth.

This is the peace that I have received by learning the TRUTH now, instead of waiting until I die to learn it. And by learning the TRUTH NOW, I know for certainty that I will not be pone of these people as spoken of in the scriptures:

Matthew 7:21–23 (KJV)

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”

Another parallel passage:

Luke 13:27 (KJV)

“But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.”

These verses are part of Jesus’ warning that outward religious activity alone is not the same as truly doing the will of God. My spirituality now has nothing to do with a religion, and everything to do with my direct relationship with Jesus Christ, and following His gospel as HE taught when He was on the earth.

I know that salvation is given to believers as a GIFT and NOT earned through our good works, temple or church attendance, tithing paid, or any other “Church Requirement”.

Is this the Jesus Christ that YOU know? If not, I suggest that you get to know Him directly, rather than through a religion that does not teach His gospel as you once thought that it did.

Please join me again tomorrow, as we discuss a very important topic, the Temple. What was the purpose that God had regarding the temple? What occurred in early temples prior to Jesus? Did Jesus teach any new doctrine regarding the temples. Why are temples NO LONGER NECESSARY as part of the TRUE Gospel of Jesus Christ. See you soon at www.gospelofjesuschrist.bolg.