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 14:6-10 See also Matthew 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 4:42 See also Matthew 9:4-8 pp Mark 2:8-12 pp Luke 5:22-26; John 10:38; John 14:11

Knowledge of Jesus Christ acquired through the work of the Holy Spirit

John 15:26 See also 1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 John 5:6-9

Knowledge of Jesus Christ is associated with knowing God

John 17:26 See also John 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 3:18 See also 2 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 also John 14:1; John 16:33; Romans 5:1-2; Ephesians 2:14-18

Hope

Ephesians 1:17-18

Eternal life

John 17:3 See also John 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 2:3-6 See also Matthew 7:21-23; Matthew 25:31-46; John 14:15,21,23; John 15:4-5

See also

2018  Christ, divinity
2045  Christ, knowledge of
2595  incarnation
3293  Holy Spirit, witness of
6606  access to God
6644  eternal life
6666  grace
6700  peace
6716  reconciliation
8256  fruitfulness
8453  obedience