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OLC 502
REVELATION KNOWLEDGE
By
Dr. John Williams
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1. WHAT IS REVELATION KNOWLEDGE?
2. HOW CAN WE GET REVELATION KNOWLEDGE?
3. WHY SHOULD WE GET REVELATION KNOWLEDGE?
4. WHAT SHOULD WE DO WITH THE REVELATION KNOWLEDGE?
5. SOME EXAMPLES OF REVELATION KNOWLEDGE
CONCLUSION |
INTRODUCTION
Revelation Knowledge is the true understanding of the meaning of the word of God. One cannot understand the truths in the pages of the Bible just by reading the pages of the Bible, no matter:
How intelligent a person may be
How good a person’s vocabulary may be
How articulate a person may be
How knowledgeable a person may be
How conversant a person may be about the content of the Bible
How good a person may be
One can understand the true and real meaning of a word, verse, passage, chapter or book in the Bible, only in one of the following ways:
By Divine Revelation
By Spiritual Understanding
By the Anointing of the Holy Spirit who teaches us all things
By the process of Logos (the written Word) becoming the Rhema”, the revealed word
The true purpose of this revelation knowledge is, to understand the real meaning and the purpose of the scripture, as meant and intended by God:
In the context of the Bible (what is said immediately before and what is said immediately after) in which it is written
In the context of the history and the civilization of that time
In the context of the situation of the persons life or the times in which it is written
In the context of the other same truth which has been stated in the other passages of the Bible, reaffirming the same meaning but not contradicting it or conveying a different meaning and connotation
In the context of the cultural setting of the relevant times
In the context in which it is stated as the absolute truth·
Some of terms used when it comes to preaching the word of God are referred to as:
Contextual Preaching
Exegetical Preaching
Expository Preaching
Topical Preaching etc.
In this context perhaps the word Hermeneutics should be mentioned, which means the science or the art of interpretation of the Bible. There are many books and writing on this subject
Biblically speaking,
three scriptures will throw
some more light on the Subject of Revelation Knowledge.
Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32)
It is given unto us to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God (Matthew 13:11)
The secrets of God are with them that fear him (Psalm 25:14)
Some of the other words that are used instead of ‘Revelation Knowledge’ is worth mentioning and considering in this context, and they are listed below:
Spiritual Understanding
Spiritual Enlightenment
Serendipity (a worldly term used in the context in which suddenly some idea or fact flashes in the mind of a person, for which no logical or rational explanation can be given)
Knowing the Mysteries of God
Knowing the Secrets of God
Knowing the Truths (Absolute Truth)
Understanding the Mind of God
Having the Mind of God
Having the Unction of God
No matter what term we use, the understanding of the Word of God should result in giving us:
Peace
Excitement
Joy
Satisfaction
Assurance or Faith
Thrill
Anticipation of Victory
Comfort
Enlightenment
Practical Answers to our Questions and Problems
Acceptable Explanation
Guilty Feeling for Violation of God’s Laws or Commandment
Conviction when they have sinned or living in sin
A Prophetic Utterance of God concerning some future event as the warning of our necessary preparation
With these introductory remarks let us launch out to consider other important aspects and significance about the Revelation Knowledge. The Revelation Knowledge can be contrasted with the written word of the Bible called the ‘Logos’. In other words, one may tend to give the dictionary meaning to the words, perhaps in the context in which it is written, without taking into consideration what is said in the remainder of the Bible.
This rationale of the Interpretation will be logical and acceptable only if we are convinced of the following facts:
The Bible is Inerrant, Infallible, Irrefutable and Authentic
The Bible is one book of one author (who is God, but was written by the holy men of God under the inspiration of God)
There are no controversies, inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the Bible to refute its authenticity
The Bible is complete, and when it comes to disclosing and sharing all important truths one needs to know it without any doubt
The Word of God is spirit, truth and life
The Word is Immortal and Indestructible
The Word is inspired by the Holy Spirit
The Bible Truths have a pair in the Bible proving and confirming it
The Bible proves itself
The Bible can be proved
Archaeologically, Historically, Scientifically, Chronologically, Genealogically,
Anthropologically, and Geographically etc.
I. WHAT IS ‘REVELATION KNOWLEDGE’
First, a distinction should be made between ‘Rhema’ and ‘Logos’. The written word of God is generally referred to as the Logos and the revealed word is called the ‘Rhema’. There is a saying called ‘no word has any meaning except what we give’. It is the task of the reader to interpret or give meaning to every word, passage, chapter and the book of the Bible. Some guidelines have been discussed for giving a rational and correct interpretation of everything written in the Bible, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to really understand the purpose and the meaning of the words in the scripture. We can perhaps say that there should be the meeting of the minds of God and the reader. Intended meaning and the purpose of the writer should be correctly understood, interpreted and experienced or practiced by the reader.
The Bible says, seek and ye shall find; ask and it shall be given; and knock and it shall be opened unto you. In order to get the Revelation Knowledge that the reader of the Bible should be really:
Open to the Truth
Open the listen to the Voice of God
Seeking to know the Truth
Interested in knowing the Truth
Pursuing the Knowledge of the Word of God
Willing to set aside all the other conflicting preconceived Ideas,
Beliefs and Notions
Willing to accept the truth and live by it
Hungry and Thirsty for the Word of God
Sensitive to the Holy Spirit
Willing to be guided, taught and counseled by the Holy Men of God
Willing to obey the Word of God at any cost
Committed to Accept the Lord and to serve Him
Willing to pay any price or sacrifice anything, to gain the understanding and the knowledge of the Word of God
Giving pre-eminence and priority to the Word of God
Believing that the word of God contained in the Bible is the truth, the way and the life
Believing that Jesus was the word in the beginning, and he became flesh and dwelt among men
Believing that the word of God has the Creative Power
Believing that the Word of God will not return when it is sent out, without accomplishing the purpose for which it is sent forth.
Some explanations, definitions, synonyms and meanings of Revelation
Knowledge have been given already in the foregoing chapters.
Revelation Knowledge will be further explained in this chapter.
Let us deal with Revelation Knowledge in this chapter, to start with, from the standpoint of truth. Truth is always hidden, and only through some research and pursuit it can be unearthed. A truth needs some explanation in terms of what it is, how it can be applied and what value does it have?
By starting with some physical, natural or scientific truths, we can probably understand the spiritual truths much better. Let us first take the example of steam power. We know that steam is the vapor that is produced when water reaches the temperature of the boiling point of the water, which is 100 degrees centigrade or 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
This phenomenon or process has been operating ever since the sun light and water was in existence, and, of course, from the time man was created on this planet earth. But this truth has been discovered by man only within the last few centuries. Therefore, obviously, this truth has been hidden from the knowledge of man. Only through observation and research man discovered this principle, phenomenon or truth
When once this truth was discovered, men tried to use this knowledge in some practical ways. As a result of this pursuit, the locomotives and steamship, and consequently, the Rail Road industry and the shipping companies came into being. We now know the value of steam power, when it is used in a practical way. As we know, the discovery of these truths revolutionized the life of man, and the economy of the whole world. Covering a great distance or moving people or goods from one continent to another continent is no longer a problem.
We can also trace the very beginnings of the discoveries of many physical truths, which resulted in enhancing the quality of life of man and the other developments. Some of these examples are atomic power, electricity, magnetism, hydraulics, electronics, nuclear power, oil power etc. At this point it will suffice to know what a ‘Truth’ is, and how the application of it, will simply enhance and revolutionize our lives.
With this brief introduction, we
can talk about the Revelation Knowledge in the spiritual realm, which we can get
from the Bible.
II. HOW CAN WE GET ‘REVELATION KNOWLEDGE’?
By being conscious of God’s Presence all the time
By seeking a clear understanding of the Word of God
By depending on the Holy Spirit to give this Revelation Knowledge
By being Hungry and Thirsty for the Word of God
By having a desire to grow spiritually and to become more and more like Jesus
By making sure that we do not violate any Laws of God
By meditating the Word of God
By giving pre-eminence to the Word of God
By Walking and Talking with God daily
By being Anointed richly by the Holy Spirit
By being sensitive to the voice of God
By serving God particularly as a teacher or a preacher to help people understand the Word of God
By taking interest in serving as a Counselor to the troubled and the believed people to comfort and to minister to them
By being good stewards of God by disseminating the Revelation Knowledge to the world for the benefit and advantage
By flowing with the Holy Spirit
By diligently studying gifts of discernment and prophecy
By the word of God dwelling in us richly
III. WHY SHOULD WE GET ‘REVELATION KNOWLEDGE’
We should get the Revelation Knowledge for the following reasons:
To understand the true and the intended meaning of the written Word of God
To understand the reason why a statement has been made in the Bible
To know the secrets and mysteries of God and His kingdom which is a mystery to the world
To understand God’s Promises to His Children
To know about the Rewards God has for obeying His Laws
To know the future God holds for His children
To really understand that what we read in the Old Testament is like a shadow and a type of what was going to take place in the New Testament
To know the true meaning of scriptures which are hidden to the world but is made available to the children of God who seek to know God’s Plans, Purposes and Will
To get the full benefit and the knowledge of the Word of God, the Logos in which the rich spiritual meaning, truth and blessings are hidden
If we do not get the
Revelation Knowledge of the Logos, the written word we will neither understand
the reason why it is written and the context in which it is written. If the
reader of the word of God will miss the truth, even though he might be
repeatedly reading the word of God sincerely and even meditate them to
understand the depths of the real meaning and the purpose of which it is
written.
IV. WHAT
SHOULD WE DO WITH THE
‘THE REVELATION KNOWLEDGE’?
To Apply it in our own life
To Follow it when we face a situation or a problem in our lives where the Revelation Knowledge will be the answer or the solution
To Understand and Interpret the Written Word
To Gain Godly Wisdom which has the real value as supposed to the Wisdom of the Man
To Grow spiritually and become like Jesus
To Fulfill God’s Plan and Purposes
To Understand God’s Promises and Provisions by the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
To Know the conditions that we have to meet to appropriate the blessings of God
To Know the signs of the End-times and to be prepared for it
To Know the truth so that we can set free
To Know the Secrets and the Mysteries of the God’s Kingdom to take full advantage of God’s Provisions, and to appropriate and enjoy them
To Understand God and His Love and Mercies which follow us all the days of our life
V. SOME
EXAMPLES OF REVELATION KNOWLEDGE
1. LOVE
1. WHAT ?
Because it is the most
profitable thing that anyone can do
3. HOW ?
2. FAITH
1. WHAT IS
FAITH?
6. WISDOM
Wisdom is the
principle thing (Proverbs 4:7)
1.WHAT IS WISDOM?
Prayer is fellowshipping with God
Prayer is slipping into the presence of God
Prayer is praising and worshipping God for what He is
Prayer is expressing our love to God
Prayer is thanking God for his goodness and mercies
Prayer is making petitions or requests to God
Prayer is a two way communication between God and us
Prayer is having a spiritual experience with God
Prayer is hearing a spiritual experience with God
Prayer is acknowledging Him in all our ways
2.
WHY SHOULD WE PRAY?
To receive an answer from God for our problems and needs
To establish a close relationship with God
To have our needs met
To change the circumstances in our life
To overcome the power of the enemy
To move the hands of God
To have victory in life
To be charged with the power of the Holy Spirit
To be strengthened spiritually to face al situations in life
To hear the voice of God and to see visions
To confess our sins and ask for forgiveness
To thank and praise God for all that he has done
To express our love for the Lord
To enter into a covenant or to make a vow or a commitment to God
To receive special favors from God
To glorify God
To stand in the gap and to intercede for the needs of others
3. HOW SHOULD WE PRAY?
By expressing our love and adoration for Him
By forgetting about everything and concentrating on Him
By having our spiritual ears and eyes tuned to see the vision of God, and to hear the voice of God
By establishing a close relationship with God
By living a holy and a righteous life
By using the name of Jesus
By praying according to God’s will and that is to pray in line with the word of God
By meeting the conditions attached to the promises of God
By adoring, praising, worshipping and glorifying God
By believing that God will hear and answer our prayers
By giving an offering to God
8. THE KINGDOM OF GOD
1. WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD?
2. WHY SHOULD
WE SEEK AND ENTER INTO
THE
KINGDOM OF GOD?
3. HOW CAN WE ENTER AND LIVE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD?
9. GIVING
1. IT IS A
THE GREATEST THING THAT ANYONE CAN DO ON THIS EARTH
2. THERE IS DIRECT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUR GIVING AND OUR
PROSPERITY
3. THERE IS DIRECT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUR GIVING AND OUR
SPIRITUAL MATURITY AND GROWTH
1.WHAT IS GIVING?
2.WHY SHOULD WE GIVE ?
3.HOW SHOULD WE GIVE?
4.WHAT SHOULD WE GIVE?
10. THE CHURCH
"On this Rock I will build my Church and the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18)
1.WHAT IS A CHURCH?
1.It is the
Kingdom of God
2.It is a Universal Body of Born Again Believers
3.It is a Family of God
4.It is the Group of Citizens of Heaven
5.The Followers of Christ
6.The Believers
7.The Disciples of Jesus Christ
8.The Children of God
9.The Ambassadors of God
10.The Body of Christ
2.WHAT KIND OF KINGDOM IS THE CHURCH?
1. It is a
Spiritual Kingdom overlaying the Whole World
2. It is a Kingdom infiltrated into Every Country
3. It is the Fastest Growing Kingdom
4. It is the Largest Kingdom
5. It is the Richest Kingdom
6. It is the Most Wide Spread Kingdom
7. It is the Most Cosmopolitan Kingdom
8. It is the Strongest Kingdom
9. It is a Miracle Kingdom
10. It is a Mysteries Kingdom
11. It is an Invisible Kingdom
12. It is a Kingdom Established and Ruled by Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and
the Lord of Lords
13. It is a Kingdom of Peace and Joy
14. It is a Kingdom of Righteousness and Holiness
15. It is a Kingdom that will Fill the Whole Earth and Reign and Rule for One
Thousand Years, and for Eternity in Heaven
16. It is a Kingdom that Cannot be Destroyed
17. It is a Kingdom that will Unite all the other Kingdoms of the World
18. It is a Kingdom that will establish Peace, Righteousness and Holiness in
this world
19. It is a Kingdom of Light
20. It is Kingdom of God's Family
3.WHAT IS THE
ROLE OF THE CHURCH?
1. To Preach
the Gospel into all the World
2. To Make Disciples of All Nations
3. To Teach the Word of God
4. To Baptize All Believers
5. To Establish and Operate Churches
6. To Raise, Provide and Release Prophets, Apostles, Pastors, Teachers and
Evangelists
7. To Pray for the Needs
8. To Heal the sick and cast the demons
9. To Help Believers to Receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
10. To Perform Miracles
11. To be a Witness to the Whole World
12. To be a Holy Kingdom
13. To Demonstrate the Love of Christ
14. To Establish Peace and Joy
15. To Give Godly Counsel to the Needy People
16. To Praise and Worship God
11. SPIRITUAL
GROWTH
"........unto
the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ"
(Ephesians 4:13)
"....He also predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son..." (Romans
8:29)
1.WHAT IS SPIRITUAL GROWTH?
2. WHY SHOULD WE GROW SPIRITUALLY?
3. HOW Can WE GROW SPIRITUALLY?
12. FAMILY
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved and thy house (Acts 11:14)"
1. WHAT IS A
FAMILY?
1. A Family is
an Institution Ordained by God
2. A Family consists of the Husband, Wife and the Children
3. A Family is recognized by God as a unit for which God has some blessings for
all members collectively
4. A Family is the Smallest Unit in the Society
5. A Family Dwells together in a Home
6. Each member of a Family has a specific Role and Responsibility
7. A Family should be bound by Love and Fellowship
8. A Family is also called a Household
9. A Family has a Financial Budget
10. A Family has a collection of things for their common use
11. A Family has a Common Meal
12. A Family has a Head and an Authority Structure
2. WHY A
FAMILY IS IMPORTANT?
1. Because it
is Ordained to God
2. Because God has Some Blessings as a Whole
3. Because a Family that Prays together stays together
4. Because a Family consists of Members which love each other the most
5. Because a Family members have close Fellowship and Friendship
6. Because the lives of everyone is revolving around the Family
7. Because in Family there is Safety and Strength
8. Because in Family there is greatest Joy and Fulfillment in Life
9. Because in Family the Social, the Economic, the Security and the Spiritual
needs are met
10. Because in Family there is Accountability and Responsibility in all areas of
life including Morality
3. HOW A
FAMILY CAN RECEIVE ALL OF GOD'S BLESSINGS?
1. By Loving
each other
2. By Forgiving each other
3. By Sharing with each other
4. By Worshipping together
5. By Following God's Law applicable to the Family
6. By Praying together
7. By Serving God together
8. By being Admonished, Corrected and Counseled by the head of the Family
9. By becoming an Integral Part of the Church
10. By maintaining the Highest Moral, Social and Spiritual Standards
13. THE
MINISTRY (THE WORKS OF JESUS CHRIST)
"Verily Verily I say unto you, He that believeth on me,
the Works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he
do..." (John 14:12)
1. WHAT IS
"MINISTRY"?
1. Ministry is
Serving God
2. Ministry is Doing the Works of Christ
3. Ministry is Serving People
4. Ministry is Loving Everybody
5. Ministry is Doing Good Works
6. Ministry is Preaching the Gospel
7. Ministry is Teaching the Word
8. Ministry is Healing the Sick and Casting the Demons
9. Ministry is Praying for Others
10.Ministry is Giving God's Counsel to others
11.Ministry is Doing the Five-Fold Ministry: Apostolic,
Prophetic, Teaching Pastoral and Evangelistic
12.Ministry is Doing Administration or Help Ministry in a Church or a Christian
Organization
13. Ministry is Doing Social Work
14. Ministry is Giving and Blessing Others
2. WHY
SHOULD WE MINISTER?
1. Because it
is the Commandment of God
2. Because we have been Bought with a Price of the Blood of Jesus Christ
3. Because the Bible says that when Much is Given, Much will be Required of them
4. Because the Principle of Stewardship demands it
5. Because the People are in either Lost Eternally or in Dire Need
6. Because many have not Heard the Gospel
7. Because many have Not Experienced the Love of Jesus Christ
8. Because we have been commanded to Build the Kingdom of Righteousness, Peace
and Joy in the Holy Ghost
9. Because all the Sinners have to be Saved from Destruction
10.Because it is More Blessed to Give than to Receive
11.Because it will Give us Maximum Joy and Fulfillment in Life
12.Because it is God's Will and Purpose
3. HOW SHOULD
WE MINISTER?
1. By Love and
Compassion
2. By Reflecting the True Nature of Jesus Christ
3. By taking the form of a Servant Hood
4. By being Willing to Sacrifice all that we have
5. By Spending Time, Energy and Money that God has blessed us with
6. By Dedicating Ourselves to do the Ministry
7. By Emptying Ourselves
8. By Living a Holy and Righteous Life
9. By Maintaining the Highest Scriptural Standards
10.By Ministering to our Family First
14. RECEIVING
A MIRACLE
“This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when
he was come out of Judea into Galilee “(John 4:54)
1. WHAT IS A MIRACLE?
1.Miracles are Acts of God
2.Miracles supersede the Natural Laws
3.Miracles cannot be explained intellectually
4.Miracles can be tested and proved
5.Miracles suspend the Laws of Nature
6.Miracles happen through God’s Supernatural Intervention
7.Miracles are recorded in the Bible
8.Miracles may be in the realm of Supernatural Healing, Deliverance, Supply, and Protection etc.
9.Miracles proves that God is alive and is in control of the whole Universe
10.Miracles are beyond the Human Intellect and Understanding
11. Miracles cannot be explained Logically, Scientifically or Intellectually
12. Miracles are Naturally Supernatural and Supernaturally Natural
13. Miracles prove the Existence of God, a Supernatural Being, a
Supernatural Force and a Supernatural Event or Incidence
2. WHY SHOULD WE RECEIVE OR EXPERIENCE A MIRACLE?
1.Because sometimes we are not able to get an Answer in the Natural Way
2.Because it is a Special Blessing of God
3.Because it reinforces our Faith and Trust in God
4.Because it is a Testimony for God’s Glory
5.Because it is an Answer to our Prayers
6.Because it will prove the Existence of God
7.Because it will help us to Defend our Faith
8.Because it proves that the Word of God is True
9.Because it proves God’s Love and Faithfulness to us
10. Because it is necessary to Over Power the Forces of Satan
3. HOW CAN WE RECEIVE A MIRACLE?
1.By believing in God
2.By believing in God’s Supernatural Power
3.By Suspending the Natural Laws
4.By having Faith in God
5.By believing that Jesus Christ is the same, Yesterday, Today and Forever
6.By asking for it and Expecting it
7.By Making a Vow to give some offering for the Extension of God’s Kingdom
8.By giving a Seed Faith Offering
9.By Proving our Faith in Receiving a Miracle
10.By Being Prayed for by a person who has the Gift of Miracles
11.By Expecting a Miracle
12.By Giving Glory to God each time we Receive a Miracle
15.SPIRITUAL
POWER
"I am given
all Power in Heaven and on Earth" (Matthews 28:18)
I. WHAT IS
"SPIRITUAL POWER"?
1. It is a
God's Power
2. It is the Ability of God
3. It is the Strength of God
4. It is the Power released from the Spiritual Realm
5. It is a Creative Power
6. It is a Destructive Power
7. It is a Supernatural Power
8. It is a Wonder or a Miracle Working Power
9. It is a Superceding Power
10. It is an Irresistible Power
11. It is an Overcoming Power
II. WHY IS THIS SPIRITUAL POWER IMPORTANT TO US?
1.To Resist and Overcome the Power of the Enemy
2.To Heal the Sick
3.To Cast the Demons
4.To Perform Miracles
5.To Save the Sinners
6.To Demonstrate the Power of God
7.To Preach with Power
8.To Have a Holy Boldness
9.To Destroy the Works of the Devil
10.To Translate the Kingdom of Darkness into the Kingdom of Light
11.To Create anything out of Nothing
12.To Exercise the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
13.To be Richly Anointed
14.To Live a Victorious Life
III. HOW CAN
WE GET THIS SPIRITUAL POWER?
1. By Asking
for it
2. By Living a Holy and a Righteous Life
3. By Desiring it
4. By Hungering and Thrusting for it
5. By Being a Steward of the Gifts Vested in us
6. By Laying on of Hands of the Anointed Servants of God
7. By Inviting the Holy Spirit
8. By having a Spiritual Covering of an Anointed Servant of God or an
Established and Anointed Ministry
9. By exercising the power given to us wisely and whenever necessary
10.By giving all the Glory to God when God's Power operates
16. SALVATION
"For by Grace are ye saved through Faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God"
I. WHAT, WHY AND HOW OF SALVATION IN SIMPLE, PRACTICAL AND BIBLICAL TERMS?
1.Salvation is the Greatest Gift of God to Mankind
2.Salvation is available to all if anyone Repent Truly for their Sins and Ask Jesus for Forgiveness
3.Salvation is becoming a Citizen of Heaven
4.Salvation is the Assurance of Eternal Life in Heaven
5.Salvation gives the Privilege of having Fellowship with God
6.Salvation gives Joy and Peace that the World cannot give
7.Salvation gives the Privilege of Inheriting the Promises of God
8.Salvation gives the Right to become the Children of God
9.Salvation gives Divine Health, Divine Prosperity and Divine Protection
10.Salvation makes us Special Persons, both in the sight of God and Man, and the Bible describes this Status in the following terms and titles:
Titles | Reference |
The Believers | Acts 5:14 |
Beloved Brethren | I Corinthians 15:58 |
Brethren Spiritual | Matthew 23:8 |
Children of God | Matthew 5:9 |
Choose Ones | Deuteronomy 7:6 |
Christians | Acts 11:26 |
Dear Children | Ephesians 5:1 |
Elect | Matthew 24:22 |
Heirs | Romans 4:13 |
Lights | Matthew 5:14 |
Ransomed of the Lord | Isaiah 35:10 |
Righteous | Jacob 36:7 |
Salt | Matthew 5:13 |
Sheep, God’s | Psalms 74:1 |
Sons of God | Hosea 1:10 |
Sons of Light | Luke 16:8 |
Trees of Righteousness | Isaiah 61:3 |
Vessels of Honor | 2 Timothy 2:21 |
Vessels of Mercy | Romans 9:23 |
Biblical
Definitions and Explanations about Salvation with References
1.A Great Deliverance from the Guilt and Pollution of Sin, which we can have through Jesus Christ. (Hebrews 2:3)
2.The Remission of Sins (Luke 1:77)
3.By being Sealed by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13)
4.It is a Spiritual Helmet (Ephesians 6:17)
5.It is something that the Prophets have enquired and searched diligently (I Peter 1:10)
6.What was prophesied as the Grace that will come unto us (I Peter 1:10)
7.Salvation is referred to as our High Tower, our Shield, our Refuge and our Rock (II Samuel 22:3)
8.It is the Forgiveness of our Sins by Jesus Christ
9.It is being Set Free from the Bondage of the Sin
10.It is a Gift of God, which we can freely receive if we would faithfully confess
1.Through Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12)
2.Through the Gospel of God (Romans 1:16)
3.Through Believing in the Heart and Confessing with our mouth that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior (Romans 10:10)
4.Through the Sufferings and Death of Jesus Christ
5.Through Believing that now is the accepted time; and now is the Day of Salvation (II Corinthians 6:2)
6.Through Godly Sorrow and Repentance (II Corinthians 7:10)
7.Through the Word of Truth, the Gospel of Salvation (Ephesians 1:13)
8.Through the Supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:19)
9.Through the Working out our own Salvation with Fear and Trembling (Philippians 2:12)
10.Through Sanctification of the Spirit and Belief of the Truth (II Thessalonians 2:13)
11.Through the Endurance of all Things for elect's sake by Jesus Christ (II Timothy 2:10)
12.Through Becoming Wise unto Salvation (II Timothy 3:15)
13.Through Faith in Christ Jesus (II Timothy 3:15)
14.Through the Grace of God (Titus 2:11)
15.Through Obeying Jesus Christ the author of eternal Salvation (Hebrews 5:9)
16.Through Bearing the Sins of many by Jesus Christ (Hebrews 9:28)
17.Through the Long Suffering of our Lord (II Peter 3:15)
18.Through the Fear of the Lord (Psalm 27:1)
19.Through Praising and Glorifying God (Psalm 50:23)
20.Through Seeking His Statutes (Psalm 191:155)
21.Through Doing His Commandments (Psalm 119:166)
III. WHY
SHOULD WE HAVE SALVATION?
1.Because it is for our Consolation
2.Because God has not appointed us to Wrath, but to obtain Salvation (I Thessalonians 5:9)
3.Because God has from the beginning chosen us to Salvation (II Thessalonians 2:13)
4.Because when we are saved the Ministering Spirits will minister to us (Hebrews 1:14)
5.Because if we Neglect this Great Salvation we cannot escape from the wrath and penalty of God (Hebrews 2:3)
6.Because to Bring us unto Glory (Hebrews 2:10)
7.Because this is all of our Desire (II Samuel 23:5)
8.Because we can Rejoice in our Salvation (Psalm 9:14)
9.Because his Glory is great in His Salvation (Psalm 21:5)
10.Because we are made Righteous through the Salvation (Psalm 24:5)
11.Because we can wait on God all Day (Psalm 25:5)
12.Because when we are saved we can be Joyful in the Lord and can rejoice in his Salvation (Psalm 35:9)
13.Because when we are saved the Lord is our Strength in the time of trouble (Psalm 37:39)
14.Because when we are saved the Lord makes haste to Help us (Psalm 38:22)
15.Because when we are saved we can Enjoy God's Loving Kindness (Psalm 40:10)
16.Because when we are saved we can Rejoice and be Glad in the Lord and continuously magnify him (Psalm 40:16)
17.Because when we are saved we are delivered from the Captivity of Sin and Satan (Psalm 53)
18.Because when we are saved God will be our Defense (Psalm 62:2 & 6)
19.Because when we are saved we will have Confidence of all the ends of the Earth (Psalm 65:5)
20.Because when we are saved we are saved God will load us with Benefits Daily (Psalm 68:19)
21.Because when we are saved we will Receive the Mercy of the Lord (Psalm 69:13)
22.Because when we are saved God will set us up on High (Psalm 69:29)
23.Because when we are saved God will Deliver us and Purge away our Sins (Psalm 79:9)
24.Because when we are saved the Anger of our Lord towards us will cease (Psalm 85:4)
25.Because when we are saved God will give us Long Life and Satisfy us (Psalm 95:16)
26.Because when we are saved we will Sing and make a Joyful Noise unto Him (Psalm 95:1)
27.Because when we are saved God's Laws will be our Delight (Psalm 119:174)
28.Because
when we are saved the Meek will be Beautified with is Salvation and the Lord
will have pleasure in them (Psalm 149:4)
CONCLUSION
Getting the Revelation Knowledge of the written Word of God through the Anointing of the Holy Spirit is a rare and Wonderful Privilege of God’s servants and children. Without getting Revelation Knowledge of the written word of God in the Bible, we will be missing the purpose and the blessing of such Revelation Knowledge. The Revelation Knowledge will help us to gain the real understanding of God, His Nature, His Plans, His Promises, His Blessings, His Purposes and His Will.
It is literally nothing but what we call:
The absolute truth which means the real solution for the problems we face
The Knowledge and understand of God
The Mysteries of the Kingdom of God
The Provisions of God for us and the way in which we can appropriate them
The caution and the warning that God gives to safe guard ourselves in the troublous End-Times, and
The glorious wonderful Eternal Life that God has in store for us for Ever and Ever!
REVELATION KNOWLEDGE
I. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WITH SCRIPTURAL PROOFS:
II. Choose ‘TRUE ‘(T) for right answer and ‘FALSE’ (F) for the wrong:
1.Bible is as common as other books of the world. T/F
2.The person who is more educated can understand Bible more than others. T/F
3.Anointing of Holy Spirit is myth and elution. T/F
4.One can attain enlightenment by meditating in a lonely place .T/F
5.The Mysteries and secrets of God cannot be fathomed unless and until they are revealed. T/F
6.Truth is always what one thinks in his own perception and understanding. T/F
7.One cannot understand God fully because he does not know about himself completely T/F
8.Excitement is human emotion to know about his /her future. T/F
9.Joy is what man receives from his own effort according to his taste. T/F
10.Satisfaction is what a person gets by earning sufficient money for his life time. T/F
11.Faith without works is futile. T/F
12.Thrill is what a man wants to experience in his life time by achieving his goal. T/F
13.The Bible is Inerrant, Infallible, irrefutable and Authentic book. T/F
14.God is immortal, invisible and indestructible. T/F
15.For the revelation knowledge one need not listen to the voice of God. T/F
16.Jesus is the word in the beginning, which became flesh and dwelt among the men. T/F
17.By stating some physical, natural and scientific truths one can understand spiritual truth. T/F
18.Being conscious of God’s presence all the time helps our spiritual life. T/F
19.Being conscious we do not violate God’s law. T/F
20.One can never understand about God’s promises towards His children. T/F
21.There are no rewards to the people, who work for the Glory of God. T/F
22.It is impossible for a man to gain Divine Wisdom from God as a gift. T/F
23.Knowing the secrets and mysteries of God Increases our relations with God. T/F
24.It is not necessary for a man to receive God’s Grace and Mercy. T/F
25.Love is a characteristic and nature of God .T/F
26.Giving and sacrifice for the service of God is not a must. T/F
27.Faith is believing without seeing any evidence and obeying the word of God. T/F
28.Faith upon God will make possible things to impossible/F
29.Peace is what one attains according to his mental desire and taste. T/F
30.The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ is everlasting and forever.. T/F
31.One can have true peace by confessing his /her sins and asking for forgiveness. T/F
32.The wages of sin is death. T/F
33.Sins once committed can never be forgiven. T/f
34.Resist the devil and shun the evil is the way one can get rid of sin. T/F
35.Anointing is required to over come the power of enemy. T/F
36.When one receives Anointing, the gifts of Holy Spirit will stir him. T/F
37.It is better to avoid anointing to escape from God. T/F
38.We receive to enter into partnership with God with the help of Holy Spirit. T/F
39.Wisdom is what we receive it from God. T/F
40.Wisdom is God’s council and instruction. T/F
41.Prayer is making petitions or requests with God. T/F
42.We can live happily without prayer. T/F
43.A Prayer should contain adoration, Praises, worship and Glorifying God. T/F
44.The Kingdom of God is eternal and Everlasting. T/F
45.We can choose to enter into Kingdom of God for a change of place. T/F
46.One can enter into Kingdom of Heaven only through Jesus Christ. T/F
47.Greatest thing one can do on the earth is giving. T/F
48.One should always give to others in expectation. T/F
49.He that believeth in God, shall he do also. T/F
50.Miracle is what one receives from God in faith. T/F
OTHER BOOKS OF THE AUTHOR
Christian Books Authored by
Dr. John Williams which have been already published are as follows:
The Church Management | The Discipleship | Spiritual Growth | Living by Faith |
The Power of God | The Wisdom of God | The Biblical Principles of Giving | Ministry Ethics |
Divine Health and Healing | Angelology and Demonology | Anointing & Supernatural Experiences | The Fundamental Doctrines |
Discovering and Fulfilling God's Will | The Prayers that are Answered | Divine Prosperity and God's Economic System | Special Topics |
Bible Truths I | Bible Truths II | Church Management |
Additional Books Authored by Dr. John Williams, which are almost ready to be published
Ministry | Theology | Revelation Knowledge |
Meditation | Missiology | Bible Character Study |
Eschatology | Hermeneutics | Synoptic Gospels |
Homiletics | Apologetics | Bible Counseling |
Christian Leadership | Pentateuch | Pauline Epistles |
100 Theological Terms and Concepts | Christian Management Principles |
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