Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5026 knowledge » 5030 knowledge, of Jesus Christ
The believer's understanding and experience of Jesus Christ, which arises from a personal relationship established through faith.
Jesus Christ is the supreme revelation of God
John 14:6-10See alsoMatthew 11:27;John 1:1-2;John 8:19;John 17:26;Colossians 1:15-20;Hebrews 1:3
Knowledge of Jesus Christ acquired through a personal relationship with him
John 4:42See alsoMatthew 9:4-8 ppMark 2:8-12 ppLuke 5:22-26;John 10:38;John 14:11
Knowledge of Jesus Christ acquired through the work of the Holy Spirit
John 15:26See also1 Corinthians 12:3;1 John 5:6-9
Knowledge of Jesus Christ is associated with knowing God
John 17:26See alsoJohn 8:19;John 10:14-15,27-30;John 14:6-11;John 15:15
Knowledge of Jesus Christ should increase consistently
Philippians 3:10;2 Peter 3:18See also2 Peter 1:5-8
Consequences of knowing Jesus Christ
Reconciliation with God
2 Corinthians 5:19-20;Ephesians 2:16
Access to God
Romans 5:1-2;Ephesians 2:18
Becoming like Jesus Christ
Philippians 3:10
Peace
See alsoJohn 14:1;John 16:33;Romans 5:1-2;Ephesians 2:14-18
Hope
Ephesians 1:17-18
Eternal life
John 17:3See alsoJohn 10:27-28;1 John 5:13,20
Renewal
Ephesians 4:19-22
Unity among believers
John 17:21
Rejection by the world
John 15:18-21;John 16:2-3;John 17:14
Knowledge of Jesus Christ is to manifest itself in obedience
1 John 2:3-6See alsoMatthew 7:21-23;Matthew 25:31-46;John 14:15,21,23;John 15:4-5
See also
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