1 Peter 1:13-16 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil] of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation [every aspect of your life]; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

The battle is over the mind.  The enemy of our souls desires to keep control of our minds.  Our old Adam, that carnal mind that we all have, has it's own lusts, desires.  We want what we want.  We want to do things our own way.  We want to do our own thing.  We are dull of hearing because we don't really want to give up our own will.  Peter asks us to gird up the loins of our minds.  He says to be sober, that is, be serious about this.  He asks up to hope to the end.   This is not an "I hope so" hope.  This is true hope.  True hope seed that vision that comes from the throne of God, not a vision out of our own hearts, our own minds.  The grace, that free gift of freedom from sin, righteousness, holiness, redemption, and all the rest of what God freely gives, is brought to us now as Jesus is revealed from our innermost being, since we have received Him and He lives in our hearts.  When He does His work through us, He is unveiled.  Submission to the Spirit of God is what is needed so that the grace of God can do His work in us rather than us fashioning ourselves according to our former desires.  This will make us holy by the washing of regeneration.  It will be from glory to glory, and line on line and precept on precept.

Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides the interpretation of Scripture within Scripture. There is one Scripture that gives us the key to the word, veil. Hebrew 10:19-20 says, Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

Topic: The Human Mind

Why Are Rationalized Speculations False? Evolution is an alternate story to what God says happened.  God\'s story checks out scientifically if we eliminate the Atheistic assumptions of Atheistic science.  In fact, God\'s story matches what we can observe while the competing story, evolution, does not.  The evolutionists have not even been able to tell an uncheckable lie, but even if they were able to tell such a lie, that would not...

Intelligent People Accept This? I was quite surprised. For years, I wondered how the creationists and evolutionists could look at the same data and come out with such different answers. The same is true of the socialist and the politically conservative. The same goes for the religiously ungodly and the Christian. At a certain point, I realized that it\'s possible to rationalize anything, and very intelligent people can rationalize insane ideas and...

Why Resort To Post-Modernism and Chaos Theory? Short Answer The reason evolution-scientists had to resort to post-modernism and chaos theory is that it was a last-ditch effort to save the debunked hypothesis of evolution. Under post-modernism, there are no absolutes, so observation means nothing. Science is defined to mean whatever the evolution-scientists want it to mean. Under that form of lunacy, people can believe in evolution despite the obvious scientific facts. Evolution...

If you have not read Stories Versus Truth, you may want to read that before reading this.   False Logic Evolution\'s false logic fools some people and one of the most tricky methods that Evolutionists use is presupposition. Presupposition is, in a way, like a hypnotic suggestion. Evolutionists like to get control of children at an early age so they can use presupposition and other techniques to brainwash them. They make presumptive statements...

A Teacher of logic Takes an Illogical Stand and Will Not Admit It A personal testimony: I heard an acquaintance, a teacher of logic, conversing with some students. The question was, \"Even though it\'s illogical, can we still believe in God?\" The answer the teacher gave was, \"Yes, as long as you remember that it\'s totally illogical to do so.\" This seemed like an odd conversation for several reasons. First, it seemed...

When you endure trials and suffering such as stress, betrayal, tragedy, disappointment, criticism, contempt, malice, rebukes, disrespect, disobedience, dismissal, tantrums, mind games, and such, and you respond correctly, you will be sanctified. This is what is meant by God\'s illustration of the refiner\'s fire (Zechariah 13:9, Haggai 2:7-9, Malachi 3:1-3, faith Is Much More Precious Than Of Gold\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://seekfind.net/1_Peter_17_The_Trial_Of_Your_Faith_Is_Much_More_Precious_Than_Of_Gold_.html\">1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 48:10-11). Many of the most evil seeds...

God is looking for a willing, submissive mind. The human mind was never created to be used outside of a submissive relationship with God, but rather to be in submission to the Holy Spirit. When people try to be brilliant on their own, their pride will come before their fall. 2Corinthians 8:12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not...

Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? ...

If you have not read Stories Versus Truth, you may want to read that before reading this.   Rationalism We are using the myth of Evolutionism as an example of false proof supplied by Rationalism. Rationalism is a religious doctrine that enables other false doctrines and false religions. It is the idea that, \"It popped into my head, so it must be true.\" Sometimes, it\'s shocking what people will fall for. The only...

Rationalism Causes Denominations and Divisions Rationalism is the basis of many of the divisions within the Church. Rationalism caused the disorders of the inquisition and the crusades. Without rationalism, there would be no denominational Babylon as we see it today. It is the force that adds to and takes from the Scripture. It is behind every family and church disorder. It is a source of endless torment and suffering. See...

Theologians and Bible Scholars Sometimes Use Rationalized Speculations Theologians are guilty as charged in many, many cases. They go beyond what the Bible actually says and seem to do so without any regard for the sin they are committing. Liberal theologians make the mistake of thinking that the Bible has no more authority than their own carnal minds. Here is a little science on the problem of the human mind. God...

It is the proclamation of the Gospel, not argumentation, that transforms minds. See Give Them the Gospel. How Can We Know Which Assumptions Are Valid? There is no such thing as a valid assumption. Assumptions prove nothing, not even the assumptions made by a famous evolutionist. Not even if they call those assumptions, axioms. Not even if they claim that their assumptions are the correct assumptions. Evolution isn\'t science. Detailed Answer One of...

The real question is, \"Who do you trust--Do you trust your own understanding or do you trust God?\" Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed [literally, Transfigured] by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Notice that it does not say to be transformed by the removal of your mind. ... but how does...

Science and Logic are Limited Tools It is illogical to apply logic past its own limits and then claim that the results make sense. It is unscientific to apply science past its own limits and then claim that the results are valid. Human weakness keeps scientists and theologians from understanding because human minds are sadly lacking in the ability to perceive. The invention of instruments, such as the microscope and telescope, have...

Topic: Apocalypse

Luke 2:35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed [Apokalupto: removal of a veil]....

Matthew 24:27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even to the west; so shall also the coming [literal, abiding presence]  of the Son of man be. Theologians often confuse the return of Christ with His parousia, his abiding presence. parousia abiding presence: Parousia, Often Translated As Coming But Literally Meaning Abiding Presence Bible Study: Parousia, The Abiding Presence Of Jesus Not see death?: Doesn\'t the Bible say that some of those...

1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil], hath an interpretation. Let all things be done to edifying. Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides...

1 Corinthians 14:6 Now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil], or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides the interpretation...

1 Corinthians 14:29-33 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.  If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.  And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.  For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as...

1 Corinthians 14:30 If any thing be revealed [Apokalupto: removal of a veil] to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace This indicates a higher level of authority than those who speak by the Spirit of Prophecy. ...

1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ\'s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil], ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Suffering is one of many forms of temptation.  When we suffer, we are also drawn...

1 Peter 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed [Apokalupto: removal of a veil] in the last time. FREE on-line BOOK (a classic): The Real Faith, by Charles S. Price FREE on-line BOOK (a classic): The Meaning Of Faith, by Charles S. Price This power of God is part of the free gift, that grace of God.  We have access to...

2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled (the veil is the flesh) faces, beholding the glory of the Lord as in a mirror (those who have been created in the image of God), are transfigured into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. Literal God has this for you. Can you receive it? Can you understand it? Do you know what it...

2 Thessalonians 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering] from heaven with his mighty angels This Scripture appears to be referring to the final and complete unveiling or revelation of Jesus. Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides...

Definition of apokalupsis: 602 apokaluqiv apokalupsis ap-ok-al'-oop-sis  An uncovering, removal of a covering.  Source: Thayers Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament, 1889 edition Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides the interpretation of Scripture within Scripture. There is one Scripture that gives us the key to the word, veil....

Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides the interpretation of Scripture within Scripture. There is one Scripture that gives us the key to the word, veil. Hebrew 10:19-20 says, Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he...

To understand the apostles' doctrine, even when the apostles are right there teaching it to us, we need the Holy Spirit of revelation.  Ephesians 1:17-18 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil] in the knowledge of him:  The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what...

Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil] he made known to me the mystery Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides the interpretation of Scripture within Scripture. There is one Scripture that gives us the key to the word, veil. Hebrew 10:19-20 says, Having therefore, brethren,...

It appears to be something that occurs suddenly but that we walk into progressively.  It is receiving what Jesus already paid for.  For those who are faithful, it will be a day of light, and it will be just one more step.  It will not come as a thief in the night.  For the unfaithful, it will come suddenly as a thief in the night.  It will be a day...

The doctrine is not given by man but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. Only God can reveal the interpretation of Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12 "But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ." Galatians 1:11-12 But I certify you,...

Galatians 2:2 And I went up by revelation [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil] , and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil....

Romans 8:18-23 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed [Apocalypse, Unveiling] in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation [Apocalypse, Unveiling] of the sons [huios, mature sons] of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same...

Great Babylon of the Apocalypse is the confusion of voices. It is the divided church, squabbling, making merchandise of the saints and of religion. It is the divisional denominational system that has the unbelievers so mixed up that they wonder who they should believe. Babylon has come into existence from man-made forms, rituals, and governments--church orders that in no way reflect the orders that are established in Scripture. How many 1...

Luke 2:29-32 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil] the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering...

Revelations 1:1 The Revelation [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil] of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to shew to his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant John Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides the interpretation...

In obeying the Spirit of God, we are drawn closer. The flesh dies. We are built up in Christ. The book of Romans is actually a letter from Paul to the church at Rome. Often, reading a single chapter results in a loss of understanding of the context and meaning of what is being said. If you don\'t have time to read everything, please read the bold type. Romans 6:1 What...

We wait for the manifestation, the removal of the veil of the fleshly nature and the redemption of our bodies. The quote is below, but it\'s easier to understand when it\'s in plain 21st century English: Romans 8:18-23 I, Paul, can see that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall absolutely be seen in us when the veil of our flesh is removed.  For the whole hearted expectation of...

Paul speaks of his gospel, and we can be sure from other Scripture that Paul's gospel was the same as the gospel of all the other apostles:   Romans 2:16 \"In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my [Paul\'s] gospel.\"   Romans 16:25 \"Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching...

Romans 2:5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up to thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil] of the righteous judgment of God; Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides the interpretation of Scripture within Scripture. There is one Scripture that...

The entire creation is waiting for the manifestation, the unveiling, of the sons of God. Romans 8:19  For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. The word, manifestation, is a translation of the Greek word, apocalypse.  The Greek word, apocalypse, means, "the removal of a veil."  The only Biblical reference that explains this metaphor is a reference to Jesus that explains that the...

Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil] of the sons of God. Apocalypse (two Greek words, apokalupsis, and apokalupto meaning approximately the same thing) Literally, it means the removal of a covering or a veil. God often provides the interpretation of Scripture within Scripture. There is one Scripture that gives us the key to the word, veil. Hebrew...

If you understand the meaning of your life, you will be content in every situation because you know without question that you will be satisfied when you awake in His likeness. Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. We are now the little children of God, and the apocalypse, that great unveiling or manifestation of the sons...

1 Peter 1:6 & 7  Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found to praise and honour and glory at the appearing [Apokalupsis: removal of a covering or veil] of Jesus Christ FREE on-line BOOK (a...