Article of the Month of May

Revelation Knowledge
by Dr. John Williams

a. 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

b. 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

c. 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 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

d. Some of terms used when it comes to preaching the Word of God in certain ways 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

e. 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)

f. 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 a 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 contains and is Inerrant, Infallible, Irrefutable
·       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.

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 really:
·       Be Open to the Truth
·       Be Open the listen to the Voice of God
·       Be Seeking to know the Truth
·       Be Interested in knowing the Truth
·       Be Interested in Pursuing the Knowledge of the Word of God
·       Be Willing to set aside all the other conflicting preconceived Ideas, Beliefs and 
        Notions
·       Be Willing to accept the truth and live by it
·       Be Hungry and Thirsty for the Word of God
·       Be Sensitive to the Holy Spirit
·       Be Willing to be guided, taught and counseled by the Holy Men of God
·       Be Willing to obey the Word of God at any cost
·       Be Committed to Accept the Lord and to serve Him
·       Be Willing to pay any price or sacrifice anything, to gain the understanding and               the knowledge of the Word of God
·       Be Giving pre-eminence and priority to the Word of God
·       Be Believing that the word of God contained in the Bible is the truth, the way and               the life
·       Be Believing that Jesus was the word in the beginning, and he became flesh and 
        dwelt among men
·       Be Believing that the word of God has the Creative Power
·       Be Believing that the Word of God will not return when it is sent out, without 
        accomplishing the purpose for which it is sent forth.

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 the 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!

- END -