3 - Revelation – Can We Know Christ Like Peter Did

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The Big Question

Can a person today meet Christ as directly and personally as Peter did?

Here’s the good news: yes! Absolutely yes.

Not a maybe-or-hope-so answer, but a solid, guaranteed yes—and here’s why.

1. The Same Christ Yesterday and Today

When Peter had that life-changing revelation, it wasn’t just about recognizing Jesus the carpenter from Nazareth.

Peter already knew Jesus as a man walking dusty roads.

What was revealed was so much more, the divine, eternal, unchanging Son of God.

He’s the same Christ who sits in glory at the Father’s right hand today—unchanging after two thousand years.

As Hebrews tells us:

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8)

If He revealed Himself to Peter back then, He can reveal Himself to anyone who truly seeks Him today.

2. It’s All the Holy Spirit’s Work

Peter didn’t figure Jesus out by watching or hearing another preacher. Jesus said, “Flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father in heaven.”

This was a spiritual revelation—pure work of the Holy Spirit.

And the awesome part? This same Spirit still moves today—across the globe, revealing Christ to hearts everywhere.

Jesus promised His disciples:

“When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth… He will glorify Me by declaring to you what is Mine.” (John 16:13-14)

The Spirit’s work isn’t limited by time, culture, language, or politics.

The One Unchanging Rock

This personal revelation—the moment Christ becomes real, known, confessed—is the rock-solid foundation of faith.

Creeds change, churches come and go, denominations shift names. But this Rock never moves.

Salvation through personal faith in Christ stands firm forever, unshaken by time or trial.

Seeking This Revelation

Wonder how to get this kind of direct, personal revelation? You don’t have to earn it or travel far.

Peter didn’t get it because he was spiritual superstar. He got it because the Father, through the Spirit, opened his eyes.

And you can ask the Father to do the same—for you—in your living room or wherever you are.

Here’s the simple start:

• Ask sincerely: “Lord, reveal Jesus to me in a way I can’t miss.”

• Seek with your heart: read the Gospels as if meeting Him for the first time.

• Listen with expectation: the Spirit loves to whisper when you slow down to hear.

Remember, God hasn’t changed. The Christ who stood before Peter still stands ready to be revealed to you.

When you see Him truly, your faith isn’t built on shifting sand but on the Rock that never moves.

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