Definition and Importance
Recognizing, in a biblical context, refers to the ability to perceive, acknowledge, and understand spiritual truths, divine presence, and the work of God in the world and in one's life. It involves discernment and the acknowledgment of God's authority, His works, and His messengers. Recognizing is crucial for believers as it influences their relationship with God, their obedience to His will, and their ability to live out their faith effectively.

Biblical Examples and Teachings

1. Recognizing God's Voice
In John 10:27, Jesus states, "My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me." This verse highlights the importance of recognizing the voice of the Good Shepherd, which is essential for guidance and protection. Believers are called to discern God's voice amidst the many competing voices in the world.

2. Recognizing Jesus as the Messiah
The recognition of Jesus as the Messiah is a central theme in the New Testament. In Matthew 16:16, Simon Peter declares, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." This acknowledgment is foundational for the Christian faith and is revealed by the Father, as Jesus explains in the following verse.

3. Recognizing Spiritual Gifts and Fruits
Believers are encouraged to recognize and utilize their spiritual gifts for the edification of the church. In 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Paul writes about the diversity of gifts given by the same Spirit, emphasizing the need for recognition and proper use of these gifts. Additionally, recognizing the fruits of the Spirit, as listed in Galatians 5:22-23, is vital for evaluating one's spiritual growth and maturity.

4. Recognizing False Prophets and Teachings
The Bible warns against false prophets and teachings, urging believers to exercise discernment. In Matthew 7:15-16, Jesus warns, "Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them." This passage underscores the need for vigilance and the ability to recognize true from false teachings.

5. Recognizing God's Providence and Sovereignty
Recognizing God's hand in the events of life is a recurring theme in Scripture. In Romans 8:28, Paul assures believers, "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." This recognition of divine providence provides comfort and assurance to believers, encouraging trust in God's sovereign plan.

6. Recognizing the Body of Christ
In 1 Corinthians 11:29, Paul warns about the importance of recognizing the body of Christ during the Lord's Supper: "For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself." This recognition involves understanding the significance of the sacrament and the unity of believers as one body in Christ.

Practical Application

Recognizing involves both spiritual insight and practical application. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a close relationship with God through prayer, study of the Scriptures, and fellowship with other believers to enhance their ability to recognize His voice and work. Spiritual discernment is developed through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to navigate the complexities of life with wisdom and faithfulness.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Recognize.3708. horao -- to see, perceive, attend to
... 2), appeared (21), appearing (1), behold (3), beware (1), certainly seen (1), do
(2), look (5), look after (1), looked (12), perceive (3), recognizing (1), saw ...
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50. agnoeo -- to be ignorant, not to know
... Word Usage have no knowledge (1), ignorance (1), ignorant (2), ignorantly (1), know
(2), knowing (2), recognize (1), recognized (1), recognizing (1), unaware (4 ...
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1921. epiginosko -- to know exactly, to recognize
... known (1), know (7), know fully (1), known (2), knows (1), learned (3), perceiving
(1), realized (1), recognize (5), recognized (6), recognizing (1), take note ...
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1097. ginosko -- to come to know, recognize, perceive
... 3), known (25), knows (14), learn (1), learned (1), perceived (1), perceiving (2),
put (1), realize (3), recognize (7), recognized (1), recognizing (1), sure (4 ...
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1805. exagorazo -- to buy up, ie ransom, fig. to rescue from loss
... completely " which intensifies 59 , "buy-up at the marketplace") -- properly, take
of, seizing a buying-opportunity, ie making the most of the (recognizing its ...
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1392. doxazo -- to render or esteem glorious (in a wide ...
... Cognate: 1392 (from 1391 , "glory") -- ; properly, to ascribe by recognizing
real (). See 1391 (). "(1392 ) " means valuing Him for who . ...
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A Story of a Barber's Payments, Introduced for the Sake of ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XIII. A story of a barber's payments,
introduced for the sake of recognizing the devil's illusions. ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xiii a story of.htm

1 John iii. 4-7
... the abandonment of idol worship with all that pertained to it, and a profession
of faith in one God and in Jesus as the Messiah; without recognizing that the ...
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Forty-One Little Sermons.
... A man was preaching about Christians recognizing each other in heaven, and some
one said, "I wish he would preach about recognizing each other on earth." In ...
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Womanhood of the Byzantine Decadence
... But John was not regardless of public opinion, and, recognizing the mistake he had
made, merely said in response to Marchesina's entreaties: "The abbot would ...
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The Doctrine of the Last Things.
... 2. RECOGNIZING THE "SIGNS." 3. IMMINENT. ... 3. THE NEED OF RECOGNIZING THE DISTINCTION
BETWEEN CHRIST'S COMING FOR HIS SAINTS AND WITH HIS SAINTS. ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of the last.htm

Evil Cannot be Suppressed by the Physical Force of the Government ...
... before Our Eyes"But it will Never be Suppressed by the Violence of Government, but
through Men who have Attained Power by Evidence Recognizing its Emptiness ...
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1 John iii. 1-3
... Though far from recognizing Christ in his divine dignity and glory as the Incarnate
Word, they yet acknowledge him as author of the most salutary revolution in ...
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Criticisms of the Doctrine of Non-Resistance to Evil by Force on ...
... said in connection with my book of my having incorrectly interpreted this and other
passages of the Gospel, of my being in error in not recognizing the Trinity ...
/.../tolstoy/the kingdom of god is within you/chapter ii criticisms of the.htm

Choked Channels.
... I knew that ministers had been recognizing such a distinction, but to find it so
freely acknowledged by folks in the pew was new, and surely significant. ...
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The Attractive Power of God
... It is also a blindness of the sense, for it prevents a man recognizing how brief
is the space of time that can be spent in the pleasure of voluptuousness, and ...
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Recognizing (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Recognizing (10 Occurrences). Matthew 14:35 and the men
of the place, recognizing Him, sent word into all the country round. ...
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Observation (4 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) The act of recognizing and noting some fact or occurrence in nature,
as an aurora, a corona, or the structure of an animal. ...
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Ours (63 Occurrences)
... Philemon 1:6 praying as I do, that their participation in your faith may result
in others fully recognizing all the right affection that is in us toward Christ ...
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Jotham (26 Occurrences)
...Recognizing, however, that he is powerless to assert his claim, Jotham delivers
from the summit of Gerizim his famous fable (Judges 9:7-15), applies it to the ...
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Recognition (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The act of recognizing, or the state of being recognized;
acknowledgment; formal avowal; knowledge confessed or avowed; notice. ...
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Rhoda (1 Occurrence)
... On recognizing his voice, she so forgot herself with joy that she neglected
to open the door, but ran in to tell the others the glad news. ...
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Recoil (1 Occurrence)

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Recognizes (3 Occurrences)

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Participation (9 Occurrences)
... Philemon 1:6 praying as I do, that their participation in your faith may result
in others fully recognizing all the right affection that is in us toward Christ ...
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Prevented (19 Occurrences)
... tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? (KJV). Luke 24:16 though
they were prevented from recognizing Him. (WEY NAS). Acts ...
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