Prophets & Seers:

[Aquila]

I'm interested in some of your thoughts on this one. What is the biblical distinction between a "prophet" and a "seer"?

Here is what I think:

All "seers" are "prophets". However, not all "prophets" are "seers". Let me explain...

I believe that the Seer can "see" with "spiritual sight" into the past, the present, or the future. A Prophet can reveal a message straight from God Himself as the Word of the LORD is impressed upon the prophet's spirit by the Holy Ghost.

Perhaps another way to say might be that a Seer might receive "visions" (even visions they don't understand) from the Spirit of the LORD, whereas the "Word of the LORD" comes to a Prophet.

The Prophet comes with a Word from the LORD. The Seer not only receives a Word from the LORD... but the Seer also receives dreams and visions.

Oh... and one more question. Do any of you believe that "Seers" are with us today?

Please share your thoughts.