Galatians 2:6-10 – Dr. Bill Stephenson

“But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me: But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do” (Galatians 2:6-10).

“But of these who were thought to be somewhat — whatever sort they formerly were — it matters not to me — Elohim takes no human by face for those thought to be counselors added naught; but contrariwise, when they saw that the uncircumcised were entrusted to me, exactly as the circumcised to Petros — for he who energized in Petros to the apostleship of the circumcision, energized in me to the goyim: and when Yaaqovos and Kepha and Yahn, thought to be pillars, knew the charism given me, they gave the right of communion to me and Bar Nabi; — we to the goyim and they to the circumcision: only that we remember the poor; which I also was diligent to do.” (exeGeses parallel BIBLE – used by permission)

Paul received the thumbs up from the other Apostles concerning his revelation of Jesus Christ based not on the flesh, but after the Spirit. Notice the very same energy that worked in Peter’s Apostleship was working in Paul’s. He said to the Colossians, “Unto which I am even toiling, contending according to his energy which is energising itself in me with power.” (Rotherham) This word “energising” is from the same Greek root word as used in the above verse (wrought effectually).

However, trouble in the camp came brewing when Peter began acting contrary to Paul’s Gospel of grace. He was acting one way with the circumcision and another way with the Gentile believers. As a result, Paul had to confront this important issue.

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Galatians 2:1-5 – Dr. Bill Stephenson

2:1-5 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with [me] also. And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto 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. But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

“And again, from after fourteen years, I ascended to Uri Shelem with Bar Naba and guided Titaus with me. And I ascended by manifestation — and manifested to them the evangelism I was preaching among the people — and showing whomever presumed as having been somewhat among them — lest I had raced — or had raced vainly. But also Titaus, who was with me, being an Armaya, was not compelled to be circumcised: and because of false brothers entering, upon exploring the liberty we have in Yah Shua the Meshiah, so as to enslave us, not even for a full hour placed we as subservient that the truth of the evangelism abide with you.” (Aramaic New Covenant – used by permission)

“So through fourteen years ascended again to Yeru Shalem with Bar — and also took Titus with me. And I ascended by apocalypse and propounded to them the evangelism I preach among the goyim but privately to them who were well—thought lest somehow I run — or had run in vain. But not even Titus, who was with me, being Hellene, was compelled to be circumcised: and that because of pseudo brothers surreptitiously smuggled in, who surreptitiously entered to spy out the we have in Messiah Yah Shua, to enslave us: to whom we yielded by subjection no — not for an hour; that the truth of the evangelism continually abide with you.” (exeGeses parallel BIBLE – used by permission)

Fourteen years is a good amount of time for Paul to again return to Jerusalem. Notice he went up by revelation. He had learned many things through the revelation of Christ Jesus. He found his transforming gospel of Jesus Christ when he was alone with God in the desert of Arabia. This word “revelation” in Greek means, “a disclosure of truth, instruction.” The Lord revealed the truth of the moment to Paul concerning his going back to Jerusalem. In his intimacy and simple relationship with Christ his life, discernment came forth concerning this visit. It is only as we abide in living and daily fellowship with Christ in us that we have His insight into the truth and instruction for our own personal lives.

When Paul arrived at Jerusalem he set forth in words his revelation of the gospel. He shared his gospel of grace with the leaders of the church in Jerusalem. In his commentary Martin Luther says, “The opinion that obedience to the Law was mandatory unto salvation was gaining ground. Paul meant to remedy this evil. By this conference he hoped to establish the identity of his Gospel with that of the other apostles, to stop the talk of his opponents that he had been running around in vain.”

Paul says there were “false brethren” brought in to spy out their Christ-life liberty. These words from the Greek “pseudadelphos” mean “one who ostentatiously professes to be a Christian, but is destitute of Christian knowledge and piety.” The knowledge here is the knowledge of the gospel of grace and not law. This word false is also defined as “not genuine, made so as to deceive, intended or tending to mislead, not true, inaccurate in pitch, based on mistaken ideas and deceptive.”

There is a particular sound the Lord is releasing into the earth today. The pitch is accurately centered in the true gospel of Christ Jesus and no other. As we spend time with our Lord in us in simple communion and intimate fellowship, we will be able to discern the false from the true. The Lord Himself will nurture us in the Holy Scriptures and by His Spirit, will lead and guide us into all the Truth of Himself.

Notice these false brethren came creeping in secretly. Antichrist will come from among the ranks of the church John said.

“Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would [no doubt] have continued with us: but [they went out], that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us” (1 John 2:18-19).

They came in to “spy out” or inspect their Christ-life liberty in order to plot against Paul and his gospel of Christ alone in order to bring them into bondage. Paul said in Colossians chapter two; “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (1 John 2:18-19).

“Little children, it is the final hour: and exactly as you heard that the antimessiah comes, even now there are antimessiahs; whereby we know it is the final hour. They went from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us they had ever abode with us: but they manifested they were not all of us.” (exeGeses parallel BIBLE – used by permission)

“My sons, it is the final time: and as to whatever you have heard — that a false meshiah comes — and now there be many false meshiahs: and by this we know it is the final time. They went from us, but not being of us: for if they had been of us they had been abiding with us: but they went from us not acknowledging as being of us.” (Aramaic New Covenant – used by permission)

Paul’s gospel was Christ. His doctrine was Christ. John says something incredibly interesting.

“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds” (2 John 7-11).

“Because many seducers enter the cosmos, who profess not that Yah Shua Messiah is come in the flesh. This is the seducer and the antimessiah. Look to yourselves — that we lose not what we worked but that we take a full reward. Whoever transgresses and abides not in the doctrine of the Messiah, has not Elohim: whoever abides in the doctrine of the Messiah, he has both the Father and the Son. If any come to you and bring not this doctrine, neither take him into your house, nor word to him, Cheers!: For whoever words him, Cheers! partakes of his evil works.” (exeGeses parallel BIBLE – used by permission)

“Because many deceivers go into the world, who profess not that Yah Shua the Meshiah has come in the flesh: this has been a deceiver and an antimeshiah. Heed your souls — that you destroy not what you worked but that you be rewarded a reward of shalom. All who transgress and abide not in the doctrine of the the Meshiah have not God within: they who abide in his doctrine these have the Father and the Son. If a human comes to you and brings not this doctrine, take him not into your house and word not to him, Cheers! For whoever words to him, Cheers to you! partakes of his evil works.” (Aramaic New Covenant – used by permission)

I find so many gospels floating around in the air today. Many have a form of Godliness but deny the power. Look closely and listen even more intently. There is so much deception today because Christ in the purest form is rarely being proclaimed. If you abide in Christ you will know if a particular gospel is from man or God. You’re going to be surprised how many deceivers there really are out there!

Jesus said in John 7:17, “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or [whether] I speak of myself.”

Paul said he would not put up with a false gospel even for an hour. Neither should we. Why? That the truth of the gospel might continue with you. Jesus Christ is the truth of the gospel! This word “continue” is awesome. It means “to stay permanently, remain permanently.” The true gospel is eternal. That gospel is Christ Jesus in us as our very and only life.

Keep it simple and remember the words of Paul.

“But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or [if] ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with [him]” (2 Cor. 11:3-4).

O that you tolerate me a little in my thoughtlessness — and still tolerate me: for I am zealous over you with the zeal of for I betrothed you to one man a hallowed virgin, to present to the Messiah. And I awe, lest somehow, as the serpent seduced Havvah in his cunning, that thus you corrupt your comprehensions from the liberality in the Messiah. For indeed if whoever comes preaches another Yah Shua whom we preach not, or if you take another spirit you had not taken, or another evangelism you had not received, you tolerate it well.” (exeGeses parallel BIBLE – used by permission)

“And oh that you be enduring me a little in wording foolishly: but you also be enduring me for I jealouse in the jealousy of God: for I espoused you to a man, one pure virgin, to offer to the Meshiah. And I awe, lest, as the serpent deceived Hawah in his deception, that thus you corrupt your minds from the simplicity toward the Meshiah. For if who comes to you preaching another Yah Shua whom we are not preaching, or taking another spirit you had not taken, or another evangelism you had not taken, you be persuaded well.” (Aramaic New Covenant – used by permission)

Ponder this and ask yourself these questions.

Is my gospel really the gospel of Christ Jesus only?

Is the gospel I embrace through others centered exclusively in Christ Jesus?

Does this teaching, prophetic word, manifestation, or belief system bring me to a pure love for Jesus Christ and Him crucified?

In my life, is Jesus Christ continually the center and circumference?

Is my doctrine purely Jesus Christ and Him crucified?

Do I have the true Spirit of God?

Do I have the true Jesus?

Am I living in the simplicity of Christ or in the complexity of other things?

Do I have a pure and simple relationship with Jesus Christ?

You alone must answer.

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Deeper Life In The Scriptures

Compiled by Dr. Bill Stephenson

Crucified With Christ
I am crucified with Christ: neverthless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)

Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. (Romans 6:6)

And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. (Galatians 5:24)

Dead With Christ
Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him. (Romans 6:8)

Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances. (Colossians 2:20)

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? (Romans 6:3)

For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:3)

For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:10-11)

Buried With Christ
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. (Romans 6:4)

For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection. (Romans 6:5)

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. (Colossians 2:12)

Made Alive With Christ
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses. (Colossians 2:13)

Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;). (Ephesians 2:5)

Raised With Christ
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. (Colossians 3:1)

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. (Ephesians 1:19-21)

And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:6)

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. (Colossians 2:12)

Seated With Christ
And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:6)

Joined One Spirit
But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. (1 Corinthians 6:17)

Christ Unto Me
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. (1 Corinthians 1:30)

Christ Lives In Me
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. (Colossians 1:26-28)

God In Me
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. (John 14:16-17)

At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. (John 14:20)

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. (Romans 8:9-11)

I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. (John 17:23)

One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (Ephesians 4:6)

Christ My Nourishment
Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. (John 6:53-57)

Perfect In Christ
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power. (Colossians 2:9-10)

At Rest In Him
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. (Hebrews 4:9-11)

Christ Is My Life
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:4)

Christ Is My All
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all. (Colossians 3:11)

God My Future
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. (1 Corinthians 15:24-28)

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Life FM Podcast – Galatians 2:20

Dr. Bill Stephenson, ThD

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Are you struggling with any area of your life? I believe this message, bathed in the Holy Spirit, will bring a freedom to you. That’s why I want to share this word with you.

We are living in a time when priorities are wrong. We MUST return to the Gospel of Jesus Christ if we are to live out the remainder of our days in our Father’s eternal purpose. If we are to come out of sin and carnality and stop being tossed to and fro with every wind of “current doctrine” we must return to the death of our Lord Jesus Christ and see we have been redeemed totally in His finished work. We must be rooted and grounded in the death of Christ. Some of the church seems to have almost forgotten the centrality of Christianity! This is so sad in the post modern society in which we live.

My prayer is that your eyes and ears will be opened to hear what the Lord is saying to His worldwide body of believers. In the times we live I believe this sharing will greatly encourage you to set aside so many things intruding into our lives and set our course on Him alone as our life. Let’s go back to the death and sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ and discover something we have never imagined!

Did you know when you listen to a teaching that it requires listening at least 7 times before it begins to kick in and you begin to receive it?

Please keep this in mind as you listen to this teaching. We must continue to absorb this true gospel so that we become one with it and make our death with Christ the top priority of our lives.

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Galatians 1:20-24 – Dr. Bill Stephenson

1:20-24 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. And they glorified God in me.

The true church, ekklesia, is IN CHRIST. This is how you discern the difference between the just and the vile.

Notice Paul says they glorified God IN HIM! Paul’s gospel of Jesus Christ was becoming flesh in him. And so it is with us. We are to advance in the purpose and intent of God. His mind we are to wear and think from. No more is there room for missing the revelation of Jesus Christ in us as our very life. The time we live in warrants this!

We are in Christ Jesus and He is in us. And, He’s brought with Him the Father and the Holy Spirit. The trinity of God resides in us if we are truly born again by the blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

We are bone of His bone, flesh of His flesh. We have been joined as one spirit. It is no longer I that has to live, but Christ Jesus lives within me. How? Because I was crucified, dead, buried, declared righteous, made alive, raised and seated in heavenly places in my union with Christ Jesus. Take hold of the consciousness of God in Christ Jesus. Become aware that He alone in you is your very life. After all, He really is!

Where is the sting of death?

Destroyed in the person of Christ Jesus who died for our sins.

The crimson flow of His precious blood cleanses me of all sin. My old man is dead and buried in unison with Him. That person I once was has now been destroyed so that I might enter a new realm of existence and live free from sin.

All the angels of heaven are rejoicing. I hear the laughter of my Father as He says to me, “ALL IS WELL.” Springing up from my being is the Living Word refreshing me with pure water. It is cool to the touch and sweet to the taste.

I am never going to thirst again.

No more will I hunger for unreality.

There is a place of immunity for the true Sons of God.

To Him be all the glory and the honor.

We will not take His blessed DEATH in vain anymore.

We died in Him.

He is now our life.

Drink His Wine.

Eat His Bread.

Feast in His presence.

Honor the Father.

Honor the Son.

Honor the Holy Spirit.

Healing is rising in the Son’s wings.

Feel the strength.

Find the purpose.

Speak His Word.

Enjoy His Reality.

His Reality is Himself.

IN YOU.

AMEN.

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Galatians 1:15-19 – Dr. Bill Stephenson

1:15-19 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.

“And when he willed, he who separated me from the womb of my mother
and called me by his grace to manifest his Son in me to evangelize him among the people. I straightway manifested not with flesh and blood: and went not to Uri Shelem to the apostles from before me: but I went to Arabiya and returned again to Darmesuq. And after three years I went to Uri Shelem to see Kepha and abode with him fifteen days: and I saw none of the other apostles, except Yaaqub, the brother of our Lord.” (Aramaic New Covenant – used by permission)

“And when Elohim well—approved — who set me apart from the womb of my mother and through his charism, called me to unveil his Son in me to evangelize him among the goyim;I neither straightway counseled with flesh and blood: nor ascended to Yeru Shalem to them who were apostles preceding me; but I departed to Arabia and returned to Dammeseq. Then after three years I ascended to Yeru Shalem to inquire of Petros and abode with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles, except Yaaqovos, the brother of Adonay.” (exeGeses parallel BIBLE – used by permission)

This series of verses has probably meant as much to me personally as any other throughout the whole counsel of scripture. There are a number of things we see in these next five verses.

First, it pleases God Himself to separate us unto Himself so that He can reveal something. This word “pleased” in Greek carries the meaning “to be well pleased with, take pleasure in, and to be favorably inclined towards one.” This is an astonishing portrait of God’s love toward those whom He chooses and elects. The Scriptures teach us that we have been accepted in the Beloved.

The Father separated Paul from his mother’s womb. This word is “aphorizo” and it means something awesome. It is “to mark off from others by boundaries, to limit, to separate, to appoint, set apart for some purpose.” We must of necessity be set apart for the purposes of God. Notice, even when Paul was in his mother’s womb God marked him off for His purpose. This is amazing because our entire lives must revolve around the centrality of God’s ordained purpose. That purpose is found in the Son.

There is a crystal clear distinction in those who our Father has chosen. We are those who can no longer mix and mingle with the world’s mind. We are to come out from among them and be separate where He alone will receive us for Himself.

He called us by His grace. This grace speaks great volumes to our inner man. The depth of understanding His grace comes as we dwell in unison with Him. We are to walk in the harmony with His living person down on the inside of us. The scriptures well testify of the vast depth of the Lord and our need to live from there.

The grace of God allows us, through the blood of Jesus Christ alone, to live in harmony with God Himself every moment of our lives. In our separation unto God we are alone and yet never alone. His eternal purpose is unfolded continually and it advantages us to harmonize with Him in us.

This separation sounds just like Jeremiah.

“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.”

“And so be the word of Yah Veh to me, saying, Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you; and ere you came from the womb, I hallowed you, I gave you, a prophet to the goyim.” (exeGeses parallel BIBLE – used by permission)

How absolutely awesome this is! We see from this passage that not only was Jeremiah set apart from his mother’s womb, but before he was even formed in his mother’s womb, God already knew him. “To know” means, “to be acquainted or familiar with.” The Lord knew us before we were ever conceived in our mother’s womb. We can rest in sweet confidence and assurance that the Father loves us in such a way that we can be secure in Him every moment of our days.

Read slowly the meaning of this word “separate”. It means “to mark off from others by boundaries, to limit, to separate.” We will be marked off from others in this hour. There will be boundaries and limits to our life. At times it will seem like we have been shut up away from the world and its activities. And indeed this will be the case. Why? Because we are coming to a place of revelation. And just what is this revelation? Is it about the gifts of the Spirit? Church growth? The five-fold ministry? Evangelism?

No. None of these.

“To reveal his Son in me.”

This is the revelation! The Son is revealed inside of the true believer.

The word “reveal” here means, “to uncover, lay open what has been veiled or covered up, disclose, make bare, to make known, make manifest, disclose what before was unknown.”

The Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ, is being uncovered within us as our very life! He is being made known to His people.

Paul said this;

“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead” (Philippians 3:10-11).

“— except this gain, I reckon loss because of the Meshiah: also, I reckon all loss to me because of the Rabbi Priesthood of the knowledge of Yah Shua the Meshiah my Lord — because of whom I lose all and reckon as manure to gain the Meshiah — and be found in him — when not having justness of my soul by the torah but by the trust from the Meshiah, having the justness of God, in knowing Yah Shua and the power of his resurrection and to partake in his sufferings and likened to his death — that I be able to attain to the resurrection from the house of the dead.” (Aramaic New Covenant – used by permission)

“But what was gain to me, I deemed loss for the Messiah. Yes indeed, I still deem all loss for the superiority of the knowledge of Messiah Yah Shua my Adonay: for whom I lost all and deemed to be hound dog droppings to gain Messiah and to be found in him — not having my own justness, of the torah, but through trust of Messiah, the justness of Elohim on the trust: to know him and the dynamis of his resurrection and the communion of his sufferings — being conformed to his death; if somehow I attain to the resurrection of the dead.” (exeGeses parallel BIBLE – used by permission)

Notice once again what Paul says. “To reveal his Son in me.” This word “in” here is “en” denoting being or remaining within, with the primary idea of rest and continuance. It is also “emanating from within, passing on to union and fellowship.”

That speaks volumes, doesn’t it?

We are to have the revelation of the Son of God within us.

“Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; [Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily” (Colossians 1:25-29).

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).

Now this revelation of the Son in Him caused him to evangelize the Gentile world. But the revelation of the Son was what he gave the nations. Paul’s priority was Christ. Christ alone. We see that Paul received this revelation of the Son through a way we are not very familiar with in the world. He “immediately conferred not with flesh and blood.” He goes on to tell us “Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia.”

This word conferred is “to lay upon in addition to.” The Lord revealed Himself to Paul. Man had no part in this. There was no need for Paul to add man’s wisdom and understanding to this foundation of Christ Jesus. Actually, no man knew the depth of what the Lord revealed to Paul.

We are in great need of the revelation of Jesus Christ as our life. Man cannot do for you what the Lord can. We must go on to perfection as Hebrews Chapter Six exhorts us to do so. We must rely more on the Holy Spirit and the sacred scriptures than ever before. Do not take man’s word over God’s truth. The truth will prevail in this hour but we must be found in Him. Only there can we remain undeceived.

If you are listening to a man, make sure he is good and DEAD. That is, that he gives you Christ and Him crucified.

Wrap yourself around your Lord and stay there. Fix yourself firm in the faith. Allow the Spirit of God to establish you in the truth. Waste no time in doing this.

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