Chapter 1 Part III Revelation

Revelation

Luke 12:2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

Reveal: Function: transitive verb 1 : to make known through divine inspiration 2 : to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or generally known 3 : to open up to view : DISPLAY synonyms REVEAL, DISCLOSE, DIVULGE, TELL, BETRAY

Revelation: Function: noun 1 a: an act of revealing or communicating divine truth b: something that is revealed by God to humans 2 a: an act of revealing to view or making known b: something that is revealed; especially: an enlightening or astonishing disclosure c: a pleasant often enlightening surprise

As we continue to distinguish the difference between seeing with the physical eyes and knowing in the spiritual mind, let us take a moment so that we can study the dynamics of a revelation. As I had written previously we must understand that there is a chasm that divides the dimensions of seeing and knowing in this physical world. If you did not comprehend anything else from the previous writing, just understand that a revelation is the bridge which connects these two gaps. It is a most important piece.

Without revelation Noah would not have known about the coming judgement (Gen 6:13). Without revelation Lot would not have known about the impendent destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19:12-13). Without revelation Daniel would not have been able to interpret Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams (Dan 2:20-22) Without revelation the physical eyes are but decorative ornaments for the physical body.

In order for us to fully comprehend the dynamics of a revelation, we must first understand its nature. First understand that any or everything that an individual does not know has the potential to become a revelation.

If you will study the definitions you will see that a revelation arises from a secret, hidden, concealed or unknown agent. This agent may be unknown to an individual or to a general public. In other words a revelation begins in the realm of the unknown. When or after this hidden, concealed, secret or unknown agent is disclosed, divulged, or displayed it then becomes a revelation. The subject or agent has now moved from the realm of the unknown into the realm of the known.

Secondly we must understand that there are 3 constants which are always present in all revelations.
The 1st constant which is present in all revelations is the presence of a revelator. The revelator is the entity who discloses that which is to be revealed, or the revelator is one who reveals the will of God. In the Bible we see examples of humans, angels, the Holy Spirit, and God as revelators (Gen 19:12-13, Dan 2:28, Matt 16:17, Matt 11:27, Luke 2:26, Is 22:14)

The 2nd constant that must be present in all revelations is the object or cause of the revealing. The object or cause, is the person, place, or thing which the revelation has arisen from. During the End-times we see that the two main objects or causes of revelation will be the Man of Sin (Anti-Christ) (2Thess 2:3and8) and Messias (2Thess 1:7, Is 40:5)

The 3rd constant that must be present in all revelations is a recipient or recipients. This is the individual or individuals who receive the revelations. In the Bible we see examples of Noah, Lot, Daniel, Peter, and many others as recipients of various revelations (Gen 6:6, Gen 19:12-13, Dan 2:19, Matt 16:17)

Now let us take a closer look at the most important constituent part of a revelation. The object or cause is the most important part of a revelation. There are 3 things that we must understand about a revelations object or cause.

The object or cause is the seed or source of any revelation. Without the object or cause, a revelation would cease to be. The revelator would not have anything to reveal and the recipient would not have anything to receive. Let’s use Noah for an example. What was the object or cause of Noah’s revelation? The answer is man’s exceeding wickedness (Gen 6:5) Just think about it. If man had not become exceedingly wicked, then there would not have been a need for a judgement. God would not have had anything to reveal and Noah would not have had any revelation to receive.

The object or cause of a revelation is in existence and operating before or at the time of the revelation. It has to, because the object or cause causes the revelation. Man’s exceeding wickedness was in existence and operating before and at the time of Noah’s revelation. The Man of Sin (Anti-Christ) and Messias are in existence and operating before and at the times of their revealing (2Thess 2:7)

The object or cause is in existence and operating before or at the time of its revelation regardless of whether you interact with it, see it, or know it. Noah’s ability or inability to interact with, know, or see the wickedness in his surroundings did not change the existence or work of the wickedness. Your ability or inability to interact with, see, or know the Anti-Christ and Messias in your surroundings does not negate their existence or work.



“Where there are no secrets or unknowns, there is no revelation.”

Matt.10
[26] Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Luke.17
[30] Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

2Thes.1
[7] And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,

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Chapter 1 Part II. I See Therefore I Know Seeing + ?= Knowing

I See Therefore I Know?
Seeing +?=Knowing

Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they [also] which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Today I would like to discuss with and show believers that there is a marked difference between seeing and knowing. Many believers have argued that since Rev 1:7 states that the world will see Messias, this also means that they will know him. I am here to tell you otherwise. It is absolutely correct that everyone will see him with their physical eyes. But let us remember that the physical eyes are unable to see and know that which is spiritual. Seeing is not knowing.

As believers we must understand that there is a chasm which divides the dimensions of seeing and knowing in this physical world. Seeing with the physical eyes does not always translate to knowing in the spiritual mind. Let’s use the disciples, Pharisees, and Jews for examples.

The disciples saw Jesus and they saw him do all of his miracles. They saw him heal the sick, open the eyes of the blind, raise the dead, and feed thousands with a meager amount of food. But yet when Jesus asked them who did they think he was. Only Simon Peter was able to correctly identify him (Matthew 16:15-16)

Likewise the Jews were also in attendance to see Jesus do many of his miracles (John 12:37). As a matter of fact they were the primary recipients of many of these miracles. (John 2:1-11, Luke 5:18-26, Luke 5:15, Matt 15:32-38) Just think about how mind blowing this is. Jesus did a very many of his miracles in their view, but yet they wanted him dead (Mark 15:12-13, John 19:14-15). So much for seeing.

The Pharisees were also in the neighborhood to see Jesus and to see some of his miracles (Matt 9:34, Luke 5:17, Luke 6:6-11). But yet they were constantly plotting to trap and destroy him (Matt 12:14, Mark 12:13).

So here we see 3 perfect examples of 3 groups of people who were not visually or mentally impaired, and if they were Jesus probably healed them of their impairments. But yet out of these three groups, only one individual (Simon Peter) was able to come to the knowledge of who Jesus is.

Now let us ask ourselves; what made Peter so different that he was able to see and know that Christ was the Messias. Well if we study Matt 16:17 you will see the answer. The reason that Peter was able to see and know that Jesus was the Messias was because God the Father had given him the revelation (Matthew 16:17). The rest could not know this because the Father had not revealed this as of yet to them.

Let me present to you another example using one of your present day characters. Take one of your stars for instance. Let’s say Tim Lahaye. If you didn’t watch any T.V. or read any periodicals, you may have Mr. Lahaye come up to you and greet you without you knowing him. Then later on a friend may approach you and ask you, did you see Tim Lahaye in town today. Of course your answer is going to be no because you did not know that you had seen him. But you did see him, you just didn’t know it.

For those of who may still not understand, let me present you with one more example, which you may be able to relate to. When a child or an adult is first introduced to mathematics, they are oblivious to what they are looking at. The child or adult is only able to see the numbers or the equations. They have no idea how to arrive at the solution or what the numbers are used for. It is only after you have revealed to this child or adult the purpose, use and the steps used to come to a solution are they able to know what they are looking at.

It is important to remember that all of these examples had two things in common. They all saw what they were looking at. But they all did not know what they were looking at until an outside influence revealed it to them.

Now someone might ask; why did Peter receive the revelation at that time. Well we must understand that there are many factors which are involved when it comes to receiving revelation from God. The most important factor is your disposition or mindset. There are certain dispositions or mindsets that block and there are certain dispositions or mindsets that will open your spirit to revelation. Today let’s take a look at some individual dispositions or mindsets which can block the entrance of revelation into your spirit.

God: God gives revelation to whomever he wills. If he doesn’t want to give it to you, then there isn’t too much you can do. But if you examine yourself you might find something in you that is blocking it, or it may not be the right time. (Prov 10:20, Psalm 5:5)

Hardness of heart: This is a disposition or mindset that is lacking in consideration, compassion and gentleness. This type of mindset is also obdurate, resentful, and resistant to change even when it is wrong. (Prov 28:14, Mark 6:52, Mark 8:17-18)

Pride and Vain in heart, mind, spirit: This tends to lead to the hardening of the heart. The dispositions or mindsets that are infected with this tends to feel that others are unworthy and inferior to them. They tend to think that their way is the best way. They also have an excessive over-appreciation of their own importance, appearance, and achievements. And because of this they do not listen when the voice of reason from God speaks to give them revelation. (Prov11:2, Prov16:18)

Foolish in heart, mind, spirit: These dispositions or mindsets are lacking in sense, judgement, and discretion. They are easily engaged by absurd and ridiculous notions. (Prov19:3, Prov15:7, Psalm 5:5)

Carnal, Fleshly, Sensual heart, mind, spirit: These dispositions or mindsets are inclined to bodily pleasures. These love to gratify the physical more than the spiritual. These mindset have become an enemy of the Living God who must be worshipped in spirit. (Rom8:6-8, Col. 2:18, Jude:19)

Gross in heart, mind, spirit: This is a disposition or mindet that is excessively obese. It has been growing and spreading with excessive riches, and luxuriance. And because of this it has become lazy, indolent, lethargic, and apathetic. This type of disposition or mindset tends to elicit disgust and judgement from God rather than revelation. (Matt. 13:15, Jer. 5:27-28, Eze. 32:16)

Double minded and Lukewarm heart, mind, spirit: These dispositions or mindsets are lacking in conviction. They are like warm waves of the sea. Driven and tossed about by every wind of doctrine. These are most likely to get spit out than to receive revelations.(James 1:5-8, Jude:13, Rev. 3:15-16)

Wicked and Iniquitous heart, mind, spirit: These dispositions or mindsets have the nature of immorality and depravity. They are not moved by gross injustices; as a matter of fact they welcome it. (Prov10:20, Psalm 5:5)

So if your mind has been overly tainted by anyone of these diseases you will not know what truly is going on in the world around you. You will succeed in repeating the same mistakes as your predecessor Israel. You will succeed in estranging yourself from God and his Messias, and incurring the wrath that is to come. You will see but you will not know that the Man of Sin or Anti-Christ is here until it is too late. You will see Messias coming with the clouds of heaven, (Rev1:7) but you will not know that it is him until it is to late. You will be a physical seeing, but spiritual blind man or woman.

“Knowing is not present in the physical sight but knowing is present in spiritual revelation."

Luke 17:30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

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Chapter 1 Part I. The "Christian" Crocodiles

The “Christian” Crocodiles

Gather around children for one moment and I will tell you the story of the crocodiles and the inhabitants who lived in De-Nile.A long long time ago there was a group of crocodiles who lived in the faraway land of De-Nile.

I want you all first to know that this De-Nile was a very alluring place. De-Nile was such an alluring place that those who didn’t live in De-Nile would spend most of their days and nights dreaming about living in De-Nile.De-Nile was very different from all the other places in the world. For one, there was a most diverse group of inhabitants who lived in De-Nile. Many people from all around the sphere would risk their lives, so that they could live in De-Nile.

Now these crocodiles who lived in De-Nile were the most powerful and intimidating beasts in the sphere. They were known far and wide for their tenacious tenacity, ferocious ferocity, pugnacious pugnacity, and audacious audacity. The crocodiles became so feared that eventually all of the inhabitants of De-Nile began to avoid them. And because of this avoidance, hunting and capturing prey became almost impossible for them.

So one day they convened a meeting to discuss their bad fortunes. At the meeting the head crocodile stood u p and said; “We have to devise a way to draw the inhabitants of De-Nile back to our areas. We are becoming increasingly isolated and our power is waning. Soon we all will die from lack of prey.” As the crocodiles began to discuss their decreasing fortunes, one old wily crocodile stood up and said; “The solution to our problem is very simple. We must improve our image. We must rid ourselves of our ferocious ferocity, our audacious audacity, our pugnacious pugnacity, and our tenacious tenacity.” Another crocodile stood up and said; “But how can we rid ourselves of our ferocious ferocity, our audacious, audacity, our pugnacious pugnacity, and our tenacious tenacity.

It is our nature to be ferocious, audacious, pugnacious, and tenacious. We cannot rid ourselves of our natures.”The old wily crocodile replied; “Of course we will not rid ourselves of our natures. That is not what I am advocating, but we can appear to be rid of them“. Another crocodile stood up and said, “We do not understand old wily one. Please make yourself clear.“ The old crocodile began to explain his plan; “In order for us to draw those who live in De-Nile back into our areas, we must appear to be the opposite of who we are. We must appear harmless. We must appear to be beneficently benevolent, sympathetically sympathetic, sincerely sincere, and simplistically simple. We must appear to become like the inhabitants who live in De-Nile.” Another crocodile stood up and said, “But there are so many different inhabitants who live in De-Nile. There are Muslims, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Wiccans, atheists, animists, and voodooists who live in De-Nile. How can we possibly appear to become like all of them.”The old wily crocodile responded; “Oh you of little brain. We do not have to appear to become like all of the inhabitants in De-Nile. We only need to appear to become like one of them. When we have succeeded in appearing to become like one of them, then the rest will eventually choose to accept us also. Once they have chosen to accept us and once we have become entrenched in the society, then we will gradually and systematically begin to devour them. Another crocodile stood up and asked; “But which of the inhabitants in De-Nile should we appear to be like?” The old wily crocodile replied; “That is quite simple. We shall appear to be like the Christians in De-Nile. You see the majority of the inhabitants in De-nile considers themselves to be Christian All we would have to do is appeal to these inhabitants. Trust me if you all will only be patient and implement my plan, we shall have plenty of prey to devour.”

All the crocodiles agreed and they did as the old wily crocodile had instructed. The crocodiles started to attend Bible studies, and various other church gatherings with the Christians in De-Nile. They began to study and read the Bible. They studied and learned the Christian lingo and mannerisms. They networked tirelessly within the communities. After a period of time the wily old crocodile’s plan began to bear fruit. The Christians and even the Muslims, and Jews and some of the other inhabitants in De-Nile began to accept the crocodiles. The crocodiles were no longer seen as crocodiles. They were now seen as Christians. The plan worked so well that the inhabitants in De-Nile even elevated the crocodiles to positions of high honor and esteem.

There were many individuals who did not live in De-Nile. These came along and tried to warn the inhabitants in De-Nile about the crocodiles. But those in De-Nile would not listen. They were after all living in De-Nile. They had said to themselves; “What could possibly go wrong in our beloved De-Nile.” So many of these people just shrugged their shoulders and went about their business in De-Nile.

After the crocodiles had become firmly entrenched , they gradually and systematically began to imprison, and prey upon the inhabitants in De-Nile. They would kill and eventually devour a great many inhabitants in De-Nile. In the end only a few inhabitants managed to escape De-Nile. I know, because I was one of those few.

So my children always remember never to trust a crocodile. For no matter how many tears he sheds, a crocodile cannot change his nature just as a leopard cannot change his spots. Also my children always remember those who live in De-Nile will perish in De-Nile.

THE END

"Everything and everybody that looks good to you is not always good for you."