Published on January 29, 2023, and Last Edited on January 12, 2025

 

Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21).

The End Times Blog serves as a prophetic voice, shedding light on the work God is doing before the end of times. Since 2002, when I first began receiving revelations from the Lord, I have been writing articles to inform the world about His activity in our communities. As a result, many who have read these prophecies have felt compelled to share them on their own websites, social media platforms, and in books, often calling themselves "prophets." However, this has led to confusion, as many are unsure who is truly a prophet and who isn't, leaving them uncertain about whom to trust as a spokesperson for God.

Through my journey with Jesus, I have learned that there are both true and false prophets. As Jesus warns in Matthew 7:15-16, we should "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits." False prophets do not produce good fruits. "You will know them by their fruits" means recognizing them by the doctrine they preach. If their doctrine is false and deceptive, aimed at gaining the praises and glory of men, it is a sign of a demonic influence.

In my walk with God, I have had to test the prophecies of many people, and I can attest that discerning between staged prophecies and genuine ones is not an easy task. It requires spiritual discernment rather than relying on the flesh.

Testing prophecies is crucial in the eyes of God. As stated in 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, we must not quench the Spirit, but instead test everything, holding on to what is good. Due to the sensitivity of prophetic messages, Jesus advises that we do not reject prophecies outright, but rather test them. As 1 John 4:1 reminds us, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world."

True prophets are servants of God. They are seers of visions, which are revelations of the will of God. They also receive the revelation of the written word of the Lord (the bible), they interpret it and know it, as well as understand it with wisdom. Furthermore, true prophets are interpreters of dreams from God as well as deliverers of messages within the boundaries of His prophetic Word (the Bible) which was inspired by Himself. Moreover, when true prophets, men, or women, are called by God to speak on His behalf, they are His representatives on earth. When true prophets speak for God, it is as if God were speaking.

When I test prophecies, particularly those regarding the End Times, I keep several key principles in mind:

1.   God Chooses His Prophets:  God reveals His secrets to His prophets. As Amos 3:7 says, Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets (Amos 3:7).

2.   False Prophets Depart from the Truth:  False prophets reject the doctrine of the Lord and instead follow doctrines of demons and hypocrisy (Mark 7:5-7). They are like leaven that corrupts the whole dough (Matthew 16:5-12). 1 Timothy 4:1-2 warns that in the last days, some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, and having their consciences seared.

3.   Discerning Prophecy:  Discerning prophecy involves testing its authenticity. It is crucial to evaluate the genuineness of prophecy. Recognizing falsehoods within the church is a necessary and urgent task, as exemplified in Acts 13:1-12. Do not be misled by empty words, for the wrath of God is directed at the disobedient. Therefore, avoid participating in their ways. You were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, for the fruit of the Spirit manifests in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Strive to discern what pleases the Lord (Ephesians 5:6-10).

4.   Prayerful Communication with God: One of the most challenging aspects of testing prophecy is discerning whether a person speaks from their own heart or from God's mouth. In such times, we are encouraged to be anxious for nothing but to pray, with thanksgiving, and let our requests be made known to God (Philippians 4:6-7). As we do so, God’s peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

5.   True Prophets Deliver Divine Messages When God Chooses To:  A genuine prophet does not deliver messages from the Lord on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept,
Line upon line, line upon line,
Here a little, there a little.” For with stammering lips and another tongue
He will speak to this people,
To whom He said, “This is the rest with which
You may cause the weary to rest,”
And, “This is the refreshing”;
Yet they would not hear.
But the word of the Lord was to them,
“Precept upon precept, precept upon precept,
Line upon line, line upon line,
Here a little, there a little,”
That they might go and fall backward, and be broken
And snared and caught (Isaiah 28:10-13).

6.   Scriptural Alignment: The world events prophesied for the End Times must align with Scripture. They should be consistent with the teachings of the Bible. Moreover, the prophet delivering these messages must embody the prophetic events as described in the Scriptures. Declaring the end from the beginning, and I will do all My pleasure (Isaiah 46:10). And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him (Daniel 2:21-22).

7.   Divine Revelation of Prophets:  It is crucial to evaluate both the genuiness of prophecy and the moment in which it is proclaimed. The Bible itself must determine how many prophets have been chosen by God to reveal world events. For instance, during the time of Abraham, he was the sole prophet through whom God spoke and revealed prophecy, as seen in (Genesis 20:7 and Genesis 12:1-20, 25:1-10).

8.   True Prophets vs. False Prophets: Not everyone who prophesies is a true prophet. False prophets may claim others’ prophecies as their own and often seek to glorify themselves rather than God.

A clear biblical example of a false prophet who spoke in his own name is Hananiah, a prophet mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah.

In Jeremiah 28, Hananiah directly contradicted the true message delivered by the prophet Jeremiah. While Jeremiah had prophesied that the Israelites would be exiled to Babylon for 70 years due to their sins, Hananiah declared that within two years, God would break Babylon’s power and return the exiles to Jerusalem. He also boldly asserted that God would restore the temple vessels and bring back King Jeconiah, who had been taken captive by the Babylonians.

Jeremiah initially expressed a wish that Hananiah’s prophecy would be true, but he quickly countered it by pointing out that true prophets often announce judgment and disaster rather than peace, especially when the people are living in disobedience. In a dramatic turn, Jeremiah prophesied that Hananiah would die within the year, which came to pass (Jeremiah 28:15–17).

In this instance, Hananiah falsely proclaimed a message of hope and restoration, which was not from God but from his own desires or imagination. By presenting his prophecy as a divine revelation, he proved himself to be a false prophet according to biblical standards.

8.   Divine Appointment of Prophets: If there is a prophet of a prophet, he must be appointed by God, as God appointed Aaron to be Moses' spokesperson (Exodus 7:1). 

9.   Glorifying Jesus: True prophecy always glorifies Jesus, not the prophet. Jesus Himself said, “The Spirit of truth... will glorify Me” (John 16:13-14). Prophecy is about revealing God’s truth, not elevating the prophet.

10.   Calling for Repentance: True prophets teach God’s truth and call sinners to repentance. Jesus spoke of John the Baptist as a true prophet who prepared the way for Him, taught the Scripture to his followers and called people to repentance (Matthew 11:24-28), (Luke 11:1).

11.   Response to Persecution: False prophets may seek revenge against those who persecute them, but the Bible commands, "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse." Repay no one evil for evil (Romans 12:14-17). (Romans 12:14-17). True prophets do not resort to violence.

Evidently in the video, Evangelist Anita Rivera Fuentes (aka Anita Martir Rivera) threatens to kill those who persecute her. Murder is a work of the flesh and those who practice such thing will not inherit the kingdom of God (Galatians 5:19-21). Unless the prophet is a king, a prince/princess, and thus a ruler, he can kill in times of war.

I was able to test Evangelist Anita Rivera Fuentes' prophecy and found that she falsely claims my prophecy as her own, calling herself the originator of the World End Times News Website. Do not be deceived by her.

13.   Prophetic Counsel: True prophets serve as God’s counselors, offering guidance based on His word. For example, the prophet who warned King Amaziah about seeking false gods (1 Chronicles 25:14-16). Now it was so, after Amaziah came from the slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the people of Seir, set them up to be his gods, and bowed down before them and burned incense to them. Therefore the anger of the Lord was aroused against Amaziah, and He sent him a prophet who said to him, “Why have you sought the gods of the people, which could not rescue their own people from your hand?” So it was, as he talked with him, that the king said to him, “Have we made you the king’s counselor? Cease! Why should you be killed?” Then the prophet ceased, and said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice” (1 Chronicles 25:14-16). When prophets speak, it’s with authority from God, not out of personal ambition.

14.   God's Timing: Prophecy must unfold in God’s appointed time. The vision will speak at its set time, and though it may delay, it will surely come to pass (Habakkuk 2:3). Everything has a season, according to God's purpose (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8).

15.   Unfulfilled Prophecies: If a prophecy does not come to pass, it is not from God. As it says of Samuel, “The Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground” (1 Samuel 3:19).

By following these principles, we can more accurately assess prophecies and distinguish what is genuinely from God in these difficult times.

True prophets remain steadfast in their devotion to God, delivering only what He commands and offering counsel rooted in His word. They do not seek personal recognition but are committed to faithfully delivering God's message.