words, “prophecy” is a distinctive form of divine communication, not a general term for Christian preaching. John says that he received his visions through the power of God’s Spirit (Rev. 1:10; 4:2; 17:3; 21:10) and that the Spirit communicated through his words (2:7, 11, 17, 29). John conveys words from God (1:8; 21:5–8) and the glorified Christ (2:1–3:22) in the first person singular. Some, but not all of the faithful in the seven churches were considered prophets (22:9). This view of prophecy