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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Aug 17, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 33.

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Knowledge of God

By J. L. Shuler

J. L. SHULER
TEXT, Job 22:21. The Lord wants us to know him. Hosea 6:6.

Why Know God?

  1. The knowledge of God is the greatest of all knowledge. Jer. 9:23, 24.
  2. It gives eternal life. John 17:3.
  3. It cleanses from defilement. 2 Peter 2:20.
  4. It gives power to do. Dan. 11:32.
  5. Knowledge of the Holy is understanding. Prov. 9:10.
  6. It gives an abundance of peace. 2 Peter 1:2.

How May I Know God?

  1. By studying his Word. John 5:39.
  2. By studying his dealings with men.
  3. By his works. Rom. 1:19, 20.
  4. By the revelation of Jesus Christ. Matt. 11:27; John 8:19.
  5. By being in earnest. Hosea 6:3; Prov. 2:4, 5.
  6. By having him in us. John 14:17, 23.
  7. With the Spirit's help. John 16:14.
  8. Power to know him is from God. Jer. 24:7.
There is a class of people who profess to know God, but in works deny him. Titus 1:16.
How do we know who knows God? 1 John 4:7, 8; 2:3, 4.
How do we know that he is the Lord? Eze. 20:12.
Our duty. 1 Cor. 15:34.
Bible names for those who know not God. Jer. 10:25; 1 Thess. 4:5.
What will happen to them at Christ's coming? 2 Thess. 1:8.
What will those say who know God? Isa. 25:9.