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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 of darkness and not light from their viewpoint.  This is why it is the great and terrible day of the lord.

From glory to glory... from faith to faith... until the daystar arise in your hearts... the calling is higher than we can imagine and more wonderful than words can tell... Until we all come... to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:  Ephesians 4:11

the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ!  There is no way you want to miss out on this.  You're save, born again.  That's good.  Now don't miss out on the purpose of that.

We took the what part of this verse and cut off the how, and we did that on purpose.  Let's just think of the what here.

  1. We all come to the unity of the faith
  2. We all come to the unity of the knowledge of the Son of God
  3. We all come to a perfect man
  4. We all come to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ

If you aren't in awe right now, you don't get it.

If you aren't knocked off your feet by God's plan, you aren't understanding.

And God gave something, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, until all of this comes about.  (See Ephesians 4:11-16)  He gave these gifts that does something until all of this comes about.  That something will be there doing what it should until all of this is finished.  These gifts are part of what Jesus purchased on the cross.  Some wonderful born again saints of God are missing out on all of this.  Many are taught to reject what God has done for them.

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 veil is the flesh.

There is coming a time when those who have come to maturity will experience the redemption of their bodies.  This is the true hope of the Church.  Many have speculated as to the details of how it will be when this will happen, but we do know that we go from glory to glory even now.

Did you know that the Scripture teaches that your body will be redeemed?

Romans 8:23 "And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body."

NOTE: Eastern adoption is not the same as Western adoption.  Eastern adoption is the placing of a mature son into a ruling position.

 

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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 1:13-16 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...


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,...


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...


Topic: End Times


Matthew 24:4-13 And Jesus answered and said to them, Take heed that no man deceive you.  For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.  And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.  For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:...


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...


Mt 24:37 But as the days of Noe were, 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 alive at Jesus\' time would not see death...


Mark 9:1-7  And He said to them, \"Truly I say to you that there are some of those who stand here who will not taste of death until they have seen the Kingdom of God come with power.  And after six days Jesus took Peter, and James, and John with Him and led them up into a high mountain apart by themselves, and He was transfigured [metamorphoo] before them.  And...


Matthew 16:28-17:5 Truly I say to you that there are some standing here who shall not taste of death until they see the Son of man coming in His Kingdom. . . .  And after six days Jesus takes Peter, James, and John his brother and brings them up into a high mountain away from everyone and was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the Sun, and His...


Matthew 24:3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming [literal, abiding presence], and of the end of the world? 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,...


Matthew 24:37-41 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.  For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,  And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of...


Mt 24:39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the [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 alive at Jesus\'...


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]....


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...


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...


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...


Haggai 2:7-9 And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.  The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.  The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith...



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