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Studying God's Word Effectively session 4 Revelation knowledge

    Dec 27, 2023 | by Teacher Michael Carter

    We study God's word to receive Revelation Knowledge

    Revelation knowledge is a kingdom key that illuminates liberates and empowers. 
    There are two types of knowledge’s; sense knowledge and revelation knowledge. Sense knowledge is knowledge acquired from our five sense gates. Revelation knowledge is insight and knowledge acquired independent of our senses, from the Spirit of God. 

    Example:
    This was the type of knowledge Peter had received. Matthew 16:13-19
    Notice in verse 17, Jesus told him that he did not get the revelation of who Jesus is from flesh and blood. Or he did not get that revelation from his five senses. John 14:26
    Herein is the need to study God's word effectively. When we read and study the word of God, we position ourselves to receive insight into the scriptures by the Holy Spirit. 
    He will take you on a journey through researching the scripture that will end in you having a greater understanding of that text. That’s revelation knowledge from the Spirit of God.

    The Spirit of God will reveal things to us as well as give us revelation knowledge into the scriptures. Jesus indicated that revelation knowledge is a rock. A rock that we can stand and build on it. It empowers us, gives us insight wisdom and it build our trust and faith in God. Revelation knowledge is the greatest knowledge given to humanity. 

    Revelation knowledge is a Kingdom key that unveils God’s will, perspectives and possibilities for our lives.
    • It builds faith and an expectation of God. Romans 10:17
    • It broadens our understanding of God's grace towards us through Jesus. 1st Peter 1:13
    • It unveils our inheritance and God's sufficiency for our lives. 1st Peter 1:3-4 / 2nd Peter 1:1-4
    • It unveils the things that God has prepared for us1st Corinthians 2:9-12  
    • It provides wisdom and a light to guide us. Psalm 119:105
    • It unveils who we are, freeing us of the need for people affirmation. 1st Peter 2:9-10 / 1st John 3:2
    Revelation knowledge is a Kingdom key that opens the door to God's will, intent and possibilities for our lives.

    However, you've got to put yourself in the right position to receive it.
    That's what makes studying God's word and prayer so imperative. They position you to receive revelation knowledge from God's Spirit. The more we read study and pray, the more we learn and develop a listening ear to be led and to receive insight and revelation knowledge from the Spirit of God. Revelation Knowledge allows us to receive and experience God's kingdom influence in our lives right here on earth. This is the power and the influence of revelation knowledge. Again, this is why reading and studying is imperative.

    God has given us His Spirit to enable us to receive insight and revelation knowledge. John 16:13-14 
    He will take the things of God's kingdom and reveal them to us. Enabling God's kingdom to impact and flow in our lives. God’s kingdom is a superior operation. It moves regardless of what's taking place on earth. The key of revelation knowledge opens the door for us to understanding its operation. This is why we are to seek God's kingdom first. We seek God's kingdom by reading and studying His word. This positions us to receive revelation knowledge from the Holy Spirit about how it operates and flows. 

    And it is God's pleasure that we have access and flow in His kingdom Luke 12:32. The indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit enables us to walk in God's character, receive revelation knowledge and flow in His Kingdom. 

    However, we have to try the spirits because there’s a lot of error and deception out there. 1st John 4:1-6.
    As we look at the subject of revelation knowledge, we want to be mindful not to be in error. Some are blatant; others may have good intentions but simply miss the mark. And then there is the more diabolical deceptions hidden under the banner of religion or denominationalism. Their premise is that that they are operating according to the word of God as well. Although they may have good intentions, they could be misguided. No matter how tall our fathers are, we have to do our own growing ourselves. And if we are not diligent to read and study God's word for ourselves, we are the blind being led by the blind. It is our duty and responsibility to do our own due diligence to read and study and compare line upon line, precept upon precept, try the spirits and be led by God's Spirit to determine truth. So we’re not the blind being led into a pit by the blind. 

    An example of leaders being in error is found in the book of Galatians. Galatians 2:14 | Galatians 5:1
    Paul warns this church to not fall into bondage through their doctrinal error. Research unveils that there were a group of Jewish leaders in the church of Galatia called the Judaizers. They believed that they were to keep the traditions and law as well as have faith in Jesus for their salvation. They were influencing the young believers in the church. Causing them to be in bondage and not experience God's liberty, influence and best. Paul tells them to stand in the liberty of God's truth. 

    Jesus corrected the leaders in His day about misunderstanding God's word. Matthew 22:23-33
    Errors can mislead, cripple growth and put people in bondage. When scriptures are taken out of context in the name of revelation knowledge, or manipulated for selfish use, the faith and growth of those exposed to it will be hindered. And they will not experience God's influence in its fullness in their lives. Therefore, it becomes imperative and essential to study and rightly divide the word yourself and try the spirits to determine its truth. You need to know if its revelation knowledge from the Spirit of God yourself. 
    Thankfully, we are not left to ourselves to qualify this. God gives us qualifiers to determine revelation knowledge. God's word has built in accountability. 

    Here are a few biblical principles that will enable you to qualify and distinguish God's revelation truths. 
    This is a part of trying the spirits. These points become check offs to determine whether it's revelation from God's Spirit. Or you need to research that point a little more, or its off and just error. This applies to your personal studying as well as the books you read, or people you listen too. Be a Berean Acts 17:10-11, Consider the following points.

    ~ God's revelations will have two or three witness in His word. 2nd Corinthians 13:1
    God's word will undergird itself. The scriptures will support one another by one another. You should be able to find two or three scriptures supporting what you believe to be revelation knowledge from God. If you can't, there may be more studying needed. Or a misunderstanding that text. Or it just may be error. You need two or three scriptural witnesses to affirm what you believe or what you hear as revelation knowledge from God. Matthew 18:16

    ~ Your Spirit will bear witness to the truth of God's revelation knowledge. 1st John 2:20
    Here is another part of trying the spirit. The Holy Spirit is present to guide and lead us into all truth John 16:13. He will cause us to have an an inward unction concerning revelation knowledge, a kind of check in your spirit. This unction is a witness or a knowing that comes from the Spirit of God within us. We'll have a sense that alarms in our inner man that gives us a yellow light of caution, there's more studying to do. Or a red light that its error. Or green light, it's from God. Often this occurs, but people ignore it. Often they don't want to change or they desire a truth to fit into their box of ideologies, concepts or denominationalism. Don’t ignore it. It's an unction from the Spirit of God. He will lead our hearts to bear witness to truth every time. We just need to listen and flow with Him.


    We all must try the spirit and qualify what we believe to be revelation from God. 
    It keeps you safe and grounded with a sound mind. Don’t take anything or anybody for granted. Do your due diligence to study yourself and qualify what you hear or read, be a Berean Acts 17:11. It will keep you free, safe and it positions you to grow in Him. That your life would be impacted and God gets the glory. 

    ~ God's revelation causes you to have an inner peace in your heart. Psalm 85:8
    God's revelation is accompanied by His peace. The character of God is a good way to recognize if the Holy Spirit is involved. He will not lead us to go against God's nature or character. When you hear or come to know God's truth, there will be an inner peace. On the other hand, when you think that you heard or are believing something that may be error, there will be an unsettling or an uneasiness in your heart. If there is no inner peace, you may want to pump your brakes. Be guided by God's peace. Philippians 4:8-9

    ~ Revelation knowledge will bring liberty. John 8:32
    God's revelation will not put you in bondage in regards to who you are, your call or abilities. There is a difference in discipline and bondage. Discipline is the parameters and guidelines in which we function and operate, they are there for our protection and growth. Bondage is the stifling and debilitating of our growth, manifestations and lives.
    God's revelations knowledge will not put you in bondage. Remember, Jesus said the truth will make you free. There are so many manmade doctrines customs, forms and religious concepts that infer that its revelation knowledge that sound biblical, but they are not biblical. They impose conditions and behaviors that minimize growth, deceive and put people in bondage. God's revelation knowledge does not do that. It liberates us to become our best and to fulfill our purpose. If it’s locking you down, it's not from God.

    ~ Revelation knowledge exalts and glorifies God and not man. Isaiah 42:8
    When you believe that God is conveying something to you or you're hearing something; ask the question; who is being glorified? If it exalts man above God, it is error. There is a difference in being honored and receiving God’s glory. Honor is appropriate, glorifying ones self is not. You ever noticed that the apostles understood being honored. But when men bowed down to them, they immediately rebuked them, never taking the glory due to God. Revelation knowledge will not lead you to exalt yourself above God.


    Look at Simon in Acts 8:9-24. This man was a leader in the church. He probably was a very good teacher and leader. Yet, all that he did was about him and him getting the glory. His pride and high-mindedness  led him to be used by the enemy. Revelation knowledge does not point the glory on you. And when others do it, it’s not God. God doesn't share His glory. When the apostles arrived on the scene, they corrected and rebuked him.  All that we receive or are able to do is because of God's grace and mercy, to His glory. James 1:16-17


    All of our abilities were placed in us for His purpose. Yes, God created us kings, queens and victors, but not to exalt ourselves above measure, but to glorify Him. Avoid being high minded, and be mindful who is getting the glory. If that revelation glorifies you or man, it's not from God.


    Studying God’s word opens the door to illumination and the power of revelation knowledge.

    When God gives revelation knowledge, it liberates, builds faith and gives you assurance. It causes us to have an expectation of God. In addition, as we come into God's revelations, we discover who He is, who we are and our position in Him and His kingdom as His children. This is a point of humility and thanksgiving. As we learn to study God's word effectively, we position ourselves to receive revelation knowledge from the Spirit of God. It will illuminate, inspire and lead us into experiencing God's wisdom and influence in our lives.


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