Revisit
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Definition and Context:
The term "revisit" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of revisiting, in terms of returning to a place, idea, or spiritual state, is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. Revisit can imply a physical return to a location, a spiritual renewal, or a re-examination of one's faith and actions.

Biblical Instances and Themes:

1. Physical Return:
· Paul's Missionary Journeys: The Apostle Paul frequently revisited the churches he established to strengthen and encourage the believers. In Acts 15:36 , Paul suggests to Barnabas, "Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing." This highlights the importance of revisiting for the purpose of discipleship and spiritual growth.
· Jacob's Return to Bethel: In Genesis 35:1-7, God commands Jacob to return to Bethel, where he had previously encountered God. This revisiting signifies a renewal of Jacob's covenant relationship with God and a reaffirmation of his faith.

2. Spiritual Renewal:
· Repentance and Return to God: The prophets often called Israel to revisit their covenant with God through repentance. In Hosea 6:1 , the call is made, "Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds." This reflects the theme of revisiting one's spiritual state to restore a right relationship with God.
· Renewal of the Mind: Romans 12:2 encourages believers to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This involves revisiting one's thoughts and attitudes to align with God's will, emphasizing the ongoing process of spiritual growth and transformation.

3. Re-examination of Faith:
· Self-Examination: In 2 Corinthians 13:5 , Paul urges believers to "examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves." This call to revisit one's faith journey is crucial for maintaining a sincere and steadfast relationship with Christ.
· The Church in Ephesus: In Revelation 2:4-5 , the church in Ephesus is admonished for abandoning their first love and is instructed to "consider how far you have fallen; repent and do the works you did at first." This revisiting of their initial devotion serves as a reminder to return to the fervor and commitment of their early faith.

Theological Implications:

Revisiting, in a biblical sense, often involves a return to foundational truths and commitments. It is a call to remember and renew one's dedication to God, whether through physical acts, spiritual renewal, or introspective examination. The act of revisiting is not merely a return to the past but a forward-looking endeavor that seeks to strengthen and deepen one's faith and relationship with God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (v. t.) To visit again.

2. (v. t.) To revise.

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February the Eighth Revisiting Old Altars
... It is a blessed thing to revisit our early altars. ... Let us build altars of
communion which in later life we shall love to revisit. ...
/.../february the eighth revisiting old.htm

Woman's Position in the Army
... myself upon my face before the Lord, and promising Him there in the sick room,
'Lord, if Thou wilt return unto me as in the days of old, and revisit me with ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/iii womans position in the.htm

To the Right Honourable the Earl of Lichfield.
... This death-deep silence, and incumbent shade: Thoughts, such as shall revisit
your last hour; Visit uncall'd, and live when life expires; ...
/.../young/youngs night thoughts/to the right honourable the.htm

Proving God's Faithfulness (1902-1908)
... be rented in the center, where we would stay a month for our first visit, leaving
behind an evangelist to carry on the work; and we would revisit this and ...
/.../how i know god answers prayer/vi proving gods faithfulness 1902-1908.htm

His Writings and his Character
... Just as he flew over sea and land to revisit his converts, or sent Timothy or Titus
to carry them his counsels and bring news of how they fared, so, when these ...
/.../stalker/the life of st paul/chapter vii his writings and.htm

The Second Continental Journey.
... (Diary) 6 mo.18."Were at the Monthly Meeting at Highflatts, where we laid our concern
before our friends to revisit some parts of Germany and Switzerland ...
/.../chapter viii the second continental.htm

Of Spiritual Aridity
... greater ardour of affection, to seek Him by an exertion of our own strength and
activity; or, that this exertion will induce Him the more speedily to revisit us ...
/.../guyon/a short and easy method of prayer/chapter v of spiritual aridity.htm

The Disciples' Return.
... would they have tarried on the spot where they last saw His human form, and listened
to the music of His voice, just as we still love to revisit some haunt of ...
/.../macduff/memories of bethany/xxiii the disciples return.htm

The Cure of Simon's Wife's Mother.
... odours; and however the fogs may be needful for the soul, right gladly does he send
them away, and cause the dayspring from on high to revisit his children. ...
/.../macdonald/miracles of our lord/iii the cure of simons.htm

A Pastor's Parting Words.
... beneath; Sweet to him, therefore, was life and death.". When ye revisit the
peaceful spot,. Come with soft tears and with tender thought; ...
/.../borthwick/hymns from the land of luther/a pastors parting words.htm

Thesaurus
Revisit (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To visit again. 2. (vt) To revise.
Multi-Version Concordance Revisit (1 Occurrence). Acts 15:36 ...
/r/revisit.htm - 6k

Revised

/r/revised.htm - 12k

Thessalonica (8 Occurrences)
... These, by common consent the earliest of Paul's Epistles, show us that the apostle
was eager to revisit Thessalonica very soon after his enforced departure ...
/t/thessalonica.htm - 25k

Various (52 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:36 After a while Paul said to Barnabas, "Suppose we now revisit the brethren
in the various towns in which we have made known the Lord's Message--to ...
/v/various.htm - 22k

Re-visiting (1 Occurrence)
Re-visiting. Revisit, Re-visiting. Revival . Multi-Version Concordance Re-visiting
(1 Occurrence). ... (WEY). Revisit, Re-visiting. Revival . Reference Bible
/r/re-visiting.htm - 6k

Prospering (8 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:36 After a while Paul said to Barnabas, "Suppose we now revisit the brethren
in the various towns in which we have made known the Lord's Message--to ...
/p/prospering.htm - 9k

Suppose (47 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:36 After a while Paul said to Barnabas, "Suppose we now revisit the brethren
in the various towns in which we have made known the Lord's Message--to ...
/s/suppose.htm - 20k

Towns (450 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:36 After a while Paul said to Barnabas, "Suppose we now revisit the brethren
in the various towns in which we have made known the Lord's Message--to ...
/t/towns.htm - 36k

Whether (239 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:36 After a while Paul said to Barnabas, "Suppose we now revisit the brethren
in the various towns in which we have made known the Lord's Message--to ...
/w/whether.htm - 37k

Paphos (2 Occurrences)
... Paul did not revisit Paphos, but we may feel confident that Barnabas and Mark
would return there on their 2nd missionary journey (Acts 15:39). ...
/p/paphos.htm - 14k

Resources
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