The term "realise" in a biblical context often refers to the act of coming to an understanding or awareness of spiritual truths, divine purposes, or the fulfillment of God's promises. While the specific word "realise" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture as individuals and communities come to understand God's will and His workings in their lives.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the process of realisation is often seen in the lives of the patriarchs, prophets, and the nation of Israel. For example, Abraham's journey of faith is marked by moments of realisation as he comes to understand God's promises to him. In Genesis 15:6 , it is written, "Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness." This verse highlights a moment of realisation where Abraham comprehends the significance of God's covenant with him.

The Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land is another narrative filled with moments of realisation. In Exodus 14:31 , after witnessing the miraculous parting of the Red Sea, it is recorded, "When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses." Here, the Israelites realise the power and faithfulness of God in delivering them from bondage.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, realisation often pertains to the recognition of Jesus Christ as the Messiah and the understanding of His teachings. The disciples frequently experience moments of realisation as they witness Jesus' miracles and listen to His teachings. In Matthew 16:16-17 , Peter's confession of Christ is a pivotal moment of realisation: "Simon Peter replied, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.' Jesus replied, 'Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.'"

The Apostle Paul also speaks of realisation in terms of spiritual enlightenment and understanding. In Ephesians 1:17-18 , Paul prays for the believers, "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints."

Spiritual Realisation

Spiritual realisation involves the Holy Spirit's work in illuminating the hearts and minds of believers. This is seen in the transformative understanding of one's identity in Christ and the implications of the Gospel. In John 16:13 , Jesus promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, saying, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come."

Practical Implications

The concept of realisation in the Bible encourages believers to seek a deeper understanding of God's Word and His purposes. It calls for a life of faith, where individuals are open to the Holy Spirit's guidance and revelation. This ongoing process of realisation leads to spiritual growth, maturity, and a more profound relationship with God. As believers come to realise the depth of God's love and the truth of His promises, they are empowered to live lives that reflect His glory and advance His kingdom.

Twenty-Seventh Day that God's People May Realise their Calling
... TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY That God's People may Realise their Calling. WHAT TO
PRAY."That God's People may Realise their Calling ="I will ...
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Introductory Address
... 2. The end thus set before us is one capable of attainment by all. The individual,
indeed, cannot hope to realise that end completely by himself. ...
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Go into Peace
... nurses' hands and leading-strings. Go, and alone with Christ realise by
faith that you are not alone. Christian men and women, have ...
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The Universal Gift
... But let me just quote one or two of them, in order that I may make more emphatic
what I believe a great many Christian people do not realise as they ought"viz ...
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Correspondences
... And so we realise, as so often in India, the power of both extremes; the one with
all the force of his education, and the other with all the force of her ...
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With, Before, After
... of daily life, and amid all the pettiness and perplexities and monotonies that make
up our often weary and always heavy days, we can realise to ourselves that ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/with before after.htm

Christ and Man in the Atonement
... As soon as we realise that sin belongs to a world in which freedom is real"a world
in which reality means the personal relations subsisting between man and ...
/.../denney/the atonement and the modern mind/chapter iii christ and man.htm

The Seventh Word
... United thus to the Eternal Son, we are placed in a position to realise the
possibilities of our being, to become that which we are constituted capable of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/beibitz/gloria crucis/viii the seventh word.htm

Letter ix. --Death of Self-Love.
... In fact the more we realise our nothingness the nearer we are to truth, since we
were made from nothing, and drawn out of it by the pure goodness of our Lord. ...
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Unpossessed Possessions
... They do not think, they never realise"and some of us are guilty in this
respect"they never realise that it is possible for them to be all unlike what they ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/unpossessed possessions.htm

Realise (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Realise (1 Occurrence). Matthew 24:39 nor did
they realise any danger till the Deluge came and swept them ...
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Real (26 Occurrences)

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Realised (2 Occurrences)

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Danger (118 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Matthew 24:39 nor did they realise any danger till the Deluge came and swept
them all away; so will it be at the Coming of the Son of Man. (WEY). ...
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Swept (43 Occurrences)
... Matthew 24:39 nor did they realise any danger till the Deluge came and swept them
all away; so will it be at the Coming of the Son of Man. (WEY RSV). ...
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Till (774 Occurrences)
... Matthew 24:39 nor did they realise any danger till the Deluge came and swept them
all away; so will it be at the Coming of the Son of Man. (WEY BBE DBY YLT). ...
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Deluge (17 Occurrences)
... Matthew 24:39 nor did they realise any danger till the Deluge came and swept them
all away; so will it be at the Coming of the Son of Man. (WEY). ...
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