Knowing God
"If you wish to know God, you must know his Word."
- Charles Spurgeon
You Were Created to Know God
God didn’t make you by accident; you were created to know Him personally and walk with Him daily.
You were made in His image, and His desire is for a real relationship with you. Not religion, but fellowship.
“So God created man in His own image… male and female He created them.”— Genesis 1:27
“This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”— John 17:3
You were made in His image, and His desire is for a real relationship with you. Not religion, but fellowship.
“So God created man in His own image… male and female He created them.”— Genesis 1:27
“This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”— John 17:3
Sin Separated You from God
But that relationship has been broken, not by God, but by us. Sin entered the world and separated us from Him.
Sin isn’t just bad behavior; it’s rebellion against the God who made us. And all of us are guilty.
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”— Romans 3:23
“Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God.” — Isaiah 59:2
Sin leads to spiritual death. It cuts us off from the life we were made for, but God didn’t leave us there.
Sin isn’t just bad behavior; it’s rebellion against the God who made us. And all of us are guilty.
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”— Romans 3:23
“Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God.” — Isaiah 59:2
Sin leads to spiritual death. It cuts us off from the life we were made for, but God didn’t leave us there.
Christ Came to Reconcile You to God
Jesus came to restore what was broken. He lived a perfect life, died in your place, and rose again to offer you peace with God.
“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8
“God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them.” — 2 Corinthians 5:19
“He made peace through the blood of His cross.” — Colossians 1:20
Jesus took your sin upon Himself, so that you could be forgiven and brought near to God.
“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8
“God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them.” — 2 Corinthians 5:19
“He made peace through the blood of His cross.” — Colossians 1:20
Jesus took your sin upon Himself, so that you could be forgiven and brought near to God.
The Spirit Draws you to God
Even before you turn to Him, God’s Spirit is already working in your life, convicting, calling, and drawing you to Jesus.
The Holy Spirit comes alongside (para) to open your eyes to truth and lead you toward salvation.
“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him.” — John 6:44
“When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.” — John 16:13
“You know Him, for He dwells with [para] you and will be in you.” — John 14:17
If you're feeling the pull to turn to God — that’s not just your thoughts. That’s the Spirit of God drawing you.
The Holy Spirit comes alongside (para) to open your eyes to truth and lead you toward salvation.
“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him.” — John 6:44
“When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.” — John 16:13
“You know Him, for He dwells with [para] you and will be in you.” — John 14:17
If you're feeling the pull to turn to God — that’s not just your thoughts. That’s the Spirit of God drawing you.
You Must Repent to Know God
God is offering you forgiveness and new life — but you have to respond.
You must turn from your sin and receive what Christ has done for you.
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out…” — Acts 3:19
“To all who received Him, He gave the right to become children of God.” — John 1:12
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 6:23
You must turn from your sin and receive what Christ has done for you.
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out…” — Acts 3:19
“To all who received Him, He gave the right to become children of God.” — John 1:12
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 6:23