Do we know God?

[arunangelo]

Salvation is to know God (John 17:3). Most people know something about God. However, since God is infinite, it is probably difficult for finite beings like us to fully understand who God is. Yet, because God became one of us in the person of Jesus we can know Him fairly well. To know God, is not to know about him (because even the devil knows about him), but to have an intimate friendship with him (John 15:15). This means that our spirit is in unison with His spirit; His feelings are our feelings, his compassion is our compassion, his humility is our humility and his sacrifice is our sacrifice. In other words we must live his life (1 John2:6). We will then offer the other cheek if slapped one; if someone take away our coat, we will give our shirt as well (Matthew 5:38-42); heal those who betray and hurt us by sacrificing our own life (Isaiah 53: 5 &7); be faithful to our marriage vows even when there is betrayal, hurt and infidelity (Hosea 3:1); forgive unconditionally (Matthew 18:22); and help others, without any string attached.

 

[judge not]

1 Cor. 2:9-10 - " Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through His Holy Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God."

You are correct-we must know what we worship and knowing God is a point of salvation.

 

[sintheticg]

the question is, does God know you?

 

[judge not]

the question is, does God know you?

The answer is yes.

God created us. He knows every hair on your head.
God knows you and what you are thinking.
Psalms 139:1-4 - " O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art aquainted with all thy ways. There is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord thou knowest it altogether."
Also 1 Chron 28:9
God holds us accountable for our thoughts and action.

God knows us better than we know ourselves.

 

[Rev T.S.Perkins]

If I may allow me to introduce you to my Father .! Almighty God ,author and finisher of my Faith,more than able to complete the Good work He began in me ,healer counselor , My Lord and Savior .!! The biggest Daddy on the Block ...And I PRASIE Him alone for He Alone is worthy.!....Rev

 

[sintheticg]

The answer is yes.

God created us. He knows every hair on your head.
God knows you and what you are thinking.
Psalms 139:1-4 - " O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art aquainted with all thy ways. There is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord thou knowest it altogether."
Also 1 Chron 28:9
God holds us accountable for our thoughts and action.

God knows us better than we know ourselves.

agreed. but hell is separation from God. therefore he only knows us if we are washed by the blood of the lamb and thus grafted into his family by the doctrine of election.

 

[ushalk]

Salvation is to know God (John 17:3). Most people know something about God. However, since God is infinite, it is probably difficult for finite beings like us to fully understand who God is. Yet, because God became one of us in the person of Jesus we can know Him fairly well. To know God, is not to know about him (because even the devil knows about him), but to have an intimate friendship with him (John 15:15). This means that our spirit is in unison with His spirit; His feelings are our feelings, his compassion is our compassion, his humility is our humility and his sacrifice is our sacrifice. In other words we must live his life (1 John2:6). We will then offer the other cheek if slapped one; if someone take away our coat, we will give our shirt as well (Matthew 5:38-42); heal those who betray and hurt us by sacrificing our own life (Isaiah 53: 5 &7); be faithful to our marriage vows even when there is betrayal, hurt and infidelity (Hosea 3:1); forgive unconditionally (Matthew 18:22); and help others, without any string attached.

i believe that this is really saying that salvation is knowing Jesus Christ. Everyone knows God or a god. But without Christ they are still not saved.