Revelation, Renewal, Righteousness, Relationship, Replacement
This has been a developmental discovery. Initially I had the 3 R’s as my basic foundation. Then another R emerged and so on till I reached this point that there are 5 R’s: Revelation, Renewal, Righteousness, Relationship, Replacement. And they all define the refining process.
I fondly call them – the irreplaceable 5 R’s. Which comes first? I think the answer is… yes. They all come first and as understanding on one level in one area occurs, then this influences another R and the process repeats. We all come to understanding through a variety of… paths and studies, observations, and experiences and they all are valid, at least I believe this. I think the goal should be continual growth and understanding and application. But the 5 R’s, in some fashion, are always in evidence. And, in my experience, you may begin at one point but these 5 are so entwined that you will discover another R in evidence… if not all of them.
I would argue that all of us need revelation which often leads to renewal which needs to include replacement and the outcome is righteousness which is the foundation to relationship. Then again, I could posit using these same words in differing combinations and come to the same conclusion. These 5 R’s form a strong foundation from which we can act, which will form the basis of our growth, and they all aid in our becoming our best us.
Why those particular concepts? I believe they are fundamental for us to grow and mature, to act with confidence, to fulfill our assignments. Obviously they have to have an operational definition so they are identifiable. Do we all have the same definitions? Will we be able to identify the manifestations of these 5 R’s? How does scripture define them? Granted there are many sources and dictionaries available, but one of the sources that I am using and recommend is: biblestudytools.com.
Bottom line… these 5 R’s provide us with a strong and sure foundation. As we grow in understanding and apply our learnings, we act as the workmen we are intended to become:
” Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.”
(2 Timothy 2:15, AMP)
