To Know Christ Facts are like puzzle pieces of various sizes and shapes. Each piece has its place, and they all fit together to form a much larger picture. That picture centers on Christ, the very image of God.1 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:2-3). Spirit-revealed facts lead us to know...Christ, to grow in a real relationship with Him.2 As we trust and follow Christ, the most amazing change takes place: We become the picture of Christ! We are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory (2 Corinthians 3:18). I want to know Christ, says Paul, becoming like Him... (Philippians 3:10). That is what the Christian life is all about. The truth does not merely inform us. The truth transforms us! In the next lesson we will see just how intensely dazzling that transformation is. Christ is in you because you listened to Him! Now keep listening, so that Christ remains in you!3 Hebrews 1:3; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15; John 14:9 Research subject - Knowing Christ: John 10:14; 14:23; 15:14; 17:3; Ephesians 4:13; Philippians 3:8-10; Colossians 2:2-3; 2 Timothy 1:12 cf. Ephesians 1:17; Hebrews 8:11; 2 Peter 1:2-3; Jeremiah 9:23-24 Revelation 3:20; John 8:31; 14:21,23; 1 John 3:24 cf. John 15:4-10; 2 John 1:9 Research subjects: Light separate from darkness People who work within the church to oppose truth Deception Like children Gods word understood Knowing Christ We once lived in ignorance and darkness. Realizing where we came from, we approach Gods word with real humility - with a strong sense of how little we know and how much we need to change. Lets seek the truth honestly, without letting our own desires cloud Gods message. God uses His revealed words to remake and renew us. Through the Scriptures we know God better. True knowledge leads us into love, not pride. This knowledge transforms our hearts into the image of Christ. Memory Verses 1. 1 Corinthians 8:2 - The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. 2. 2 Timothy 3:13 - Evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 3. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 - Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a fool so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in Gods sight. 4. Ephesians 5:10,17 - Find out what pleases the Lord... Do not be foolish, but understand what the Lords will is. 5. Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. 6. 1 Corinthians 8:1-2 - Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
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