Living Spirit of Prophecy: What is It?

It seems that the winds of doctrine blowing through the diaspora of professed Davidians is never ending. Take for example the controversy over the meaning of the expression “living spirit of prophecy” (LSOP).  Some argue vehemently that this must be a living prophet or porter in our midst.  However, the difficulty with this thinking is that is sets the stage for an endless string of prophetic office seekers of which inspiration abundantly warns us about. Ever since the death of Bro. Victor Houteff in 1955 there has indeed been a multitude of usurpers that have arisen and the trend continues to this day.  On the other hand, many believe that the LSOP is a heaven sent message that lives in a body of inspired writings just as the Holy Bible is likened to the “living oracles” despite the fact that all 44 of its contributors lay dead in the grave. Thus the question is posed, which is it?  The purpose of the linked study below is to examine the issue strictly from the inspired writings found in the golden bowl and determine what and who is the “porter” spoken of in the tenth chapter of the book of John. This serves as Part 1 of this series, Part 2 will look at a variation of this doctrine that some Davidians insist that Bro. Houteff  must come into our midst prior to Ezekiel 9 in order to unify the ranks.

Living Spirit of Prophecy–Part-1: Who is the Porter?