The Holy Spirit And Revelation Series

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND REVELATION – Unlocking the Mysteries of Scripture

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Key Verse: “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:9-10)

Supporting Texts: John 16:13, Ephesians 1:17-18, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Daniel 2:19-22, Psalm 119:18

INTRODUCTION:

The Word of God is not an ordinary book. Though it is written in human language, its meaning and depth cannot be fully comprehended by natural reasoning alone. The Scriptures contain mysteries; divine truths hidden from the carnal mind and revealed only to those who walk in the Spirit. Without the help of the Holy Spirit, the Bible remains a closed book, filled with words but lacking life and understanding.

The Holy Spirit is God’s agent of revelation. He opens the eyes of our understanding, shines light on hidden truths, and interprets the deep mysteries of God’s Word to us. Revelation is more than information; it is divine illumination that transforms lives. While information touches the mind, revelation penetrates the spirit and produces lasting change.

In our journey of faith, revelation is indispensable. A believer without revelation is like a traveller without a map, wandering without direction. But when the Spirit reveals the truth of God’s Word, confusion is replaced with clarity, doubt is replaced with faith, and weakness is replaced with power.

1. THE HOLY SPIRIT REVEALS THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD

The mysteries of God are hidden from the natural man but revealed to those who are spiritual.

a) The Spirit searches and reveals (1 Corinthians 2:10)

The Holy Spirit searches the deep things of God and makes them known to believers, giving access to hidden treasures of wisdom.

b) Revelation goes beyond human intellect (1 Corinthians 2:14)

The natural mind cannot grasp spiritual truths; only the Spirit enables understanding.

c) The Spirit gives access to divine mysteries (Colossians 1:26-27)

Mysteries once hidden are made manifest to the saints through the Spirit.

d) Revelation brings transformation (Romans 12:2)

The Spirit-renewed mind sees and applies God’s truth, leading to lasting change.

Biblical Example: Daniel received revelations of dreams and mysteries that no human wisdom could explain (Daniel 2:19-22). The Spirit of God made known what was hidden from kings and wise men.

2. THE HOLY SPIRIT ILLUMINATES SCRIPTURE

The Bible becomes alive when the Spirit breathes on it.

a) The Spirit opens spiritual eyes (Psalm 119:18)

We must ask the Spirit to open our eyes to behold wondrous things from God’s Word.

b) The Spirit teaches and guides (John 16:13)

He does not speak of Himself but guides us into all truth and brings clarity.

c) The Spirit makes the Word personal (Hebrews 4:12)

Through revelation, Scripture moves from general text to a personal message for our lives.

d) The Spirit protects from false interpretation (2 Peter 1:20-21)

Revelation ensures we are not misled by private or fleshly interpretations of the Word.

Biblical Example: On the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:30-32), the disciples’ eyes were opened when Jesus, by the Spirit, explained the Scriptures to them. Their hearts burned with fresh revelation.

3. THE HOLY SPIRIT IMPARTS THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION

True revelation imparts divine wisdom for victorious living.

a) The Spirit grants revelation knowledge (Ephesians 1:17-18)

Paul prayed that believers might receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation to know God deeply.

b) Revelation unveils God’s plans and purposes (Jeremiah 33:3)

Through revelation, God shows us great and mighty things we could never know on our own.

c) Revelation strengthens faith (Romans 10:17)

Faith grows when the Spirit makes the Word alive to us.

d) Revelation empowers for exploits (Daniel 11:32b)

Those who truly know their God through revelation will be strong and do exploits.

Biblical Example: Peter received the revelation that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God (Matthew 16:16-17). This revelation became the foundation upon which Christ built His church.

CONCLUSION:

The Holy Spirit is the key to unlocking the mysteries of Scripture. Without Him, the Bible is a sealed book, but with Him, the Word becomes life, light, and power. Every great move of God in history began with men and women who received revelation knowledge through the Spirit.

As believers, we must not be satisfied with surface knowledge. We must press deeper, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us into truth, open our understanding, and reveal the mysteries of God. When revelation comes, confusion disappears, and we begin to walk in clarity, authority, and victory.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Holy Spirit, open the eyes of my understanding to behold divine mysteries.