Does Prophecy Exist Today? To answer that question, we must first ask what the function of prophecy was in both the Old and New Testaments. Many people argue for modern-day prophecy, but they end up defining it almost identical to another word in theology: illumination. Today I talk about the difference, why it matters, and I offer a helpful way to understand the Holy Spirit's ongoing work in us through the reading and study of the word of God. Support the show