Revelation for Revolution- A Lesson Home Bible Study
Brandon Houseworth
Revelation:
1. an act of revealing or communicating divine truth
2. something that is revealed by God to humans
Revolution:
1. a sudden, radical, or complete change
2. a fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something
Revelation exposes truths. Revelation is to cause a radical change in our thinking and lives. As we learn more about God we see what we need to do in obedience. A radical and complete change happens and a revolution is birthed by revelation. As we study these scriptures open your heart and mind as we explore deep truths that will reveal who God is and what His plan is for us.
The Power of the Name
Mark 16:17 (KJV) And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
* Signs follow believers. One sign is dominion over devils.
* The name of Jesus Christ has power over the demonic.
Matthew 12:21 (KJV) And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.
* Gentiles trusted in Jesus Name
John 1:12 (KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name
* Believe on the name of Jesus Christ to become a son of God.
John 2:23 (KJV) Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.
John 3:18 (KJV) He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
* Condemnation comes from not believing in the name of Jesus Christ.
* We must believe in the name.
John 14:12-14 (KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
* Jesus tells us we have power in prayer by asking in Jesus name. His name is powerful.
* Authority comes from His name.
Biblical Questions
1. Does the name of Jesus Christ have dominion over the devils? Y/N
2. In prayer what name are we instructed to use?
The Apostles and Believers
Acts 3:6 – 7 (KJV) Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
* Healing of a lame man came by the name of Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:7 (KJV) And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
* The answer was given in Acts 4:10.
Acts 4:10 (KJV) Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
* By the name of Jesus Christ healing came.
Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
* No other name.
* The name of Jesus is above all names.
Acts 4:30 (KJV) By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
* Signs and wonders prayed for in the name.
Acts 10:43 (KJV) To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
* Believing is obeying.
* If we believe we will obey what the scriptures say.
Ephesians 1:20 – 21 (KJV) 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:
* The greatest name is Jesus Christ.
* All other names are under the name of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:9 – 11 (KJV) Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
* A name above every name.
2 Thessalonians 1:12 (KJV) That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In the name is Healing (Acts 4:10), Salvation (4:12), Signs and Wonders (4:30), and Remission of sins (Acts 10:43).
Biblical Questions
1. Peter gave the lame man the name of Jesus Christ and he was healed. T/F
2. What is the name above all names?
The Name of the Father
Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
* Jesus is Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace
* These are attributes of Jesus
John 5:43 (KJV) I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
* Jesus Christ came in His Father’s name
The Name of the Son
Matthew 1:21 (KJV) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
* Jesus came to save sinners
John 20:31 (KJV) But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
The Name of the Holy Ghost
John 14:26 (KJV) But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
* We need the Holy Ghost to teach us
Luke 3:16 (KJV) John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
* Jesus will baptize with Holy Ghost and fire
The Instruction
Matthew 28:18 – 19 (KJV) And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
* We are commanded to baptize in the Name
* Jesus tells us to teach and baptize all nations
Biblical Questions
1. We are not commanded to baptize? T/F
2. The name of Jesus Christ is above all names. T/F
Repent
* We all need to ask God to forgive us and turn from our sins.
* John the Baptist preached repentance
Matthew 3:1 – 3 (KJV) In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
* Jesus preached it
Matthew 4:17 (KJV) From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
* Peter preached repentance
Acts 2:38 (KJV) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Repent:
1) to think differently or afterwards, that is, reconsider
2) to change one’s mind for better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one’s past sins
* Changing from the inside out
* Cannot get clean then come to God
* Come to God as we are
Biblical Questions
1. Jesus preached you must repent the Kingdom of God is at hand. T/F
2. It does not matter if we repent as long as we just believe. T/F
Baptism in Water
Matthew 3:16 (KJV) And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
* As an example Jesus was baptized to fulfill all righteousness
Mark 16:16 (KJV) He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
* Must believe then baptized
* For a believer not to be baptized is disobedience to a clear unmistakable command
Luke 24:47 – 48 (KJV) And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things.
* Preach repentance and remission in the name of Jesus Christ
These commands were given to the disciples. Here we see them obeying Jesus and His instructions.
Acts 2:37 (KJV) Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Acts 2:38 (KJV) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:41 (KJV) Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
* They were baptized immediately
* Those that gladly received obeyed the Word
Acts 8:12 (KJV) But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
* Those that believed were baptized
Acts 8:16 (KJV) (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
Acts 10:44 – 45 (KJV) While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
* Peter preached Jesus and the Holy Ghost fell
Acts 10:47 – 48 (KJV) Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
* Peter was Jesus chosen disciple who he gave the keys to the Kingdom
Acts 19:1 – 5 (KJV) And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism. Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
* Paul was baptized and baptized others in the name of Jesus Christ
Biblical Questions
1. When believers heard the word and were instructed to be baptized, what name were they baptized in?
2. What is the Name above every name?
I have three exciting questions for you! If you could repent right now would you? If you could be baptized right now would you? If you could receive the Holy Ghost right now would you?
The name of Jesus is absolutely necessary for EVERY aspect of the believer’s walk – from an initial believing to baptism and continuing a consecrated life.
Colossians 3:17(KJV) And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
This life that you are hearing about and reading of is the best life! The name of Jesus Christ is powerful and when applied in all areas of life it will make radical changes! This is a New Beginning like no other. Walk in the light and stay close to your Father in heaven. He loves you. Here is some spiritual wisdom for future growth.
1. Pray daily. Conversation with God must be first. Ask for a passion to pray!
2. Read your Bible daily. Get a bread chart or helps to learn the Bible. Listen to the Bible on CD, IPod or computer. Dive into the power of the word of God.
3. Attend Church regularly. Treat it as a place you will get help and strength.( If you do not have a teacher or the person that gave you this lesson please contact us as we will assist you in finding a Church to become a part of.)
4. Start to share your faith. Tell others what Jesus Christ has done in your life with friends and family. Asking God to lead you and give you wisdom. Do not judge but instead be as Jesus was and love people. Take this Bible study and teach it to someone within seven days of your born again experience. Then weekly seek someone to teach.
Luke 19:10 (KJV) For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Jesus makes us fishers of men. We are to seek and help bring people to truth! This is what living for God is. Lifestyle Evangelism.
5. Listen to good preaching and teaching. We have a wide variety of media at our website. www.brandonhouseworth.com
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