Ever learning, but never arriving at a knowledge of the Truth vs. having a “know it” all attitude

Within the mystery and foolishness of God (1 Corinthians 1:25), Truth is a person, the person of Jesus Christ (John 14:6). And to confuse things even further, Truth is the Logos, the rational argument, and the Logos is this very same person (John 1:1). And we can know a person, yet never fully plummet the depth of who they are. And if this is true of human beings how much more is it true of God? But does this sound like a lot of nonsense to you? Well, even little child knows that if you could understand God you would be God, and do we not have to be as little children to enter the kingdom (Matthew 18:3)?

So part of what the first of the two scriptures (2 Timothy 2:3) implied in the title of this post means, is that we can know a great deal about the person of Jesus Christ, yet never enter into relationship with Him. And while entering into relationship with Him is what eternal life is all about (John 17:3), it is a big step since it requires repentance, turning from our sin, and absolute surrender (Mark 1:15; Romans 12:1).

The second implied Scripture is from 1 Corinthians 8:2 which says “And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.” the previous verse says “Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.” And we see pride in the Pharisee, we see it in the church, and was see it in the world. So can we have correct doctrine and still get things wrong? Let me count the ways!

Father, the question of my friend “How’s a chap supposed to know,” is so relevant here. Part of the answer, is that we cannot know a person unless that person reveals himself to us. And you have told us Your condition, namely that we will search for You and find You when we search for You with all of our heart (Jeremiah 29:13). So it’s not a matter of intellect, it’s a heart matter. These are serious issues, with eternal consequences, and I need Your mercy Lord for times I have not represented You well (2 Corinthians 2:16). Thank You Lord that Your mercy is great, and that all who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:13) In Jesus Name Amen