Various names were given to those chosen by the Lord to reveal His will to the children of men. They were known by such names as: BSPC 82.7
| Prophet | 1 Samuel 9:9 | Fellow servant | Revelation 19:10; 22:9 |
| Son of man | Ezekiel 4:1; 5:1 | Servant of God | 1 Chronicles 6:49 |
| Seer | 2 Chronicles 16:7 | Man of God | 1 Samuel 9:6; 2 Peter 1:21 |
| Messenger | Isaiah 44:26; Malachi 3:1 | ||
| Spokesman | Exodus 4:16; 7:2 | Watchman | Isaiah 52:8 |
These names indicate something of the wide coverage of responsibility and experience of the one upon whom the prophetic gift is bestowed. As a prophet he was a “servant of God,” a “messenger” for God. This called for full surrender to God, so much so that he could be called a “man of God.” Even though he was thus highly honored, he was still to maintain sympathetic contact with men; hence, he was known as a “Son of man,” or “fellow servant.” God would reveal Himself to His servants in visions, and so the prophet was known as a “seer.” What he received from God he was to give to others; hence, the Scriptures designate him as a “spokesman.” In his capacity as a shepherd, one who would point out the dangers and perils of the way, he was called a “watchman.” BSPC 82.8