Interactive Bible studies and fellowship on Sunday. Prayer of Revelation

#### THIS SUNDAY, May 18, 2025, 10:30 A.M. We will host a Fellowship & Time of Sharing in Person Service combined with an INTERACTIVE

WILL HOST INPERSON CHURCH SERVICES AT THE MANALAPAN SENIOR CENTER, 211 County Rd 522, Manalapan Township, New Jersey (next to the Manalapan Recycle Center)
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### The “Prayer of Revelation” explores the concept of spiritual revelation as a gift available to all believers under the New Covenant of Grace, contrary to the traditional view that it is exclusive to prophets. Drawing from biblical teachings, particularly the writings of Paul, the text emphasizes that the indwelling of the Holy Spirit enables every believer to receive revelation. It outlines a prayer from Ephesians 1:17-20, focusing on four key areas of revelation—knowing God, understanding one’s calling, recognizing one’s inheritance in Christ, and harnessing the power of Christ. The document encourages believers to seek and share these revelations to edify the Church and spread the Gospel.

Key Points

1. Definition and Availability of Revelation
   • Revelation is defined as uncovering what was once unknown, making the unknown known.
   • Traditionally taught as a gift for prophets, it is now accessible to all believers due to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2, Galatians 1:12).
   • The New Testament uses “revelation” 18 times, with examples from Paul’s life (e.g., Galatians 2:2, Romans 16:25-26).
2. Biblical Basis for Revelation in the Church
   • 1 Corinthians 14:26 highlights that when the Church assembles, each believer may bring a psalm, teaching, revelation, tongue, or interpretation for edification.
   • This serves as evidence that all believers can receive and share revelations to build up the Body of Christ.
3. Paul’s Prayer for Revelation (Ephesians 1:17-20)
   • Paul prays for the Ephesian believers to receive a spirit of wisdom and revelation in four areas:
4. God: Knowing God intimately through revelation, gained via the Spirit or the inspired Word (Rhema and Logos, 2 Timothy 3:16), to share for edification and evangelism (2 Corinthians 2:14-15).
5. Our Calling: Understanding the hope of God’s calling, a general call to live a “Not I, But Christ” life by faith (Galatians 2:20), with specific callings (e.g., church leader, evangelist) manifesting from it.
6. Our Inheritance: Recognizing the riches of God’s inheritance in the saints, which is Christ Himself, providing life, wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30, Ephesians 1:11).
7. Our Power: Knowing the surpassing greatness of God’s power in believers, the same power that raised Christ, to be used in Jesus’ name for miracles, healing, and casting out demons (Ephesians 1:19-20, Mark 16:15-20).
8. Application and Encouragement
   • Believers are urged to pray for revelation in these four areas to break down strongholds and fulfill God’s purposes.
   • The document invites reflection on which revelation is most desired and why, encouraging personal application.
   • Additional resources are available at nigrace.org for messages on grace and Christ as life.