Doctrine Of Knowledge New Testament

Doctrine of Knowledge Twelve Categories of Knowledge            

What a Person Can Know What a Person Does Not Know What a Person can Presume to Know What a Person can Pretend Not to Know What the Unbeliever Can Know What the Unbeliever Does Not Know What a Person Can Ask to Know What God the Son Knows What God the Son Does Not Know What should Not Be Known What the Angels Know What the Demons Know ~*~

Knowledge in the New Testament What a Person Can Know From the Book of Matthew 1. A person can know who is a true disciple of Christ by the life that is lived. While salvation is by grace through faith alone it is not by the faith which is alone for good works always accompany saving faith.  Matthew 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?  Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. 2. A person can know the Son of God has power on earth to forgive sins by

the displaying of His miraculous healing power.  Matthew 9:6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. 3. A person can know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven by way of conversion and the illuminating ministry of God the Holy Spirit.  Matthew 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 4. A person can know how the world thinks and operates in relation one to another.  Matthew 20:25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 5. When properly taught a person can discern the signs of the time.  Matthew 24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:  Matthew 24:33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 6. A person can know what common sense dictates in a given situation.

 Matthew 24:43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

 Luke 21:30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

7. A person can know what is on a religious calendar of events.

4. A person can testify to what they know and know to what they testify to.

 Matthew 26:2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the Passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

From the Book of John

 John 3:11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.

From the Book of Mark 8. It is possible for a person to understand the parables Jesus spoke.  Mark 4:13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? And how then will ye know all parables?

5. A person can know that God’s plan of salvation in the person of the Messiah came through the Jewish nation.  John 4:22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

From the Book of Luke 9. It is possible for a person to know the certainty of spiritual matters they have been taught.  Luke 1:4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. 2. It is possible for a person to know when specific prophetic utterances are being fulfilled in time.  Luke 21:20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. 3. It is possible for a person to know the signs of nature.

6. A person can know Christ is the Saviour of the world by considering His message.  John 4:42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world. 7. A person can know the doctrine or teaching which Christ taught provided there is a willingness to do God’s will.  John 7:17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

8. A person can know ultimate truth and be set free from the power and pollution of sin. 10. A parent can know their own child in health and in sickness.  John 9:20 His parents answered them [the Pharisees] and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: 11. A person can know if they have been the object of a divine miracle of grace.  John 9:25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. 12. A person can know that whatever Jesus asks of God the Father will be granted.  John 11:22 But I [Martha] know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. 13. A person can believe in the bodily resurrection of all people.

15. A person can know there is happiness in gospel obedience provided there is first a spiritual understanding of the dynamics of Christian service.  John 13:12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?….17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. 16. The twelve disciples of Christ were told they knew where Jesus was go and the way in which He would proceed  John 14:4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 16. As it is possible to know God the Father so it is possible to know God the Father.  John 14:7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

 John 11:24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.

17. A person can know there is an essential unity between Christ and God the Father and between the believer and Christ.

14. In time a person can know spiritual truth formerly not comprehended in acts of worship and service.

 John 14:20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.

 John 13:7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

18. A person can know Jesus loves the God the Father.

 John 14:31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

 Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

19. A Christian can know why the world hates him.

24. A person can know for certain if and when an angel has visited them.

 John 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

 Acts 12:11 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

20. A person can know how Christ defines eternal life.  John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 21. A person may know whether or not the testimony of Christ is true.  John 21:24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. From the Book of Acts 22. Those who lived during the time of Christ in Jerusalem knew He performed signs and wonders.  Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23. A person can know with confidence and certainty that God has made Jesus Lord and Messiah.

25. A person can know the mind of God in a given matter and the divine choice God has made.  Acts 15:7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. 26. A person can know when their spiritual ministry is coming to an end in a given location.  Acts 20:25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. 27. It is possible to know that spiritual wolves will come into a congregation in order to devour the true flock of God.  Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

28. The church can know who is selfish in the body of Christ and who is selfless.  Acts 20:34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. 29. A person can know the Lord God has chosen a particular person not only for salvation but for special service.  Acts 22:14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 30. It is possible to discern what an unbeliever comprehends about spiritual matters.  Acts 26:27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I [Paul] know that thou believest.

 Romans 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 33. A Christian knows there is a principle of volunteer service.  Romans 6:16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? 34. A person can know the extent and limitations of the law.  Romans 7:1 Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? 35. A person can know the essence of the Law is spiritual.

From the Book of Romans

 Romans 7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.

31. It is possible to know to whom the Law speaks. It speaks to those who are under the law or those who believe in a system of salvation by works righteousness.

36. A person can know about inward corruption and the passions that govern the heart.

 Romans 3:19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 32. A Christian can know that ritual baptism in water speaks of a spiritual baptism with Christ whereby the believer is identified with Christ in His death at Calvary.

 Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. 37. A person can know creation has been affected by sin.  Romans 8:22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.

38. A person can know God works all situations in life towards a positive goal.  Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 39. A person can know that food is clean or defiled based on the conscience.  Romans 14:14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.  1 Timothy 4:3 [Evil people will arise in the church] Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. From the Book of 1 Corinthians 40. A believer can know the spiritual gifts of divine grace.  1 Corinthians 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 41. A Christian can know the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and say, “My heart, His home.”  1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

 1 Corinthians 6:15 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.  1 Corinthians 6:19 What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 42. A person can know they know nothing by themselves in spiritual matters. Divine illumination is needed.  1 Corinthians 4:4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 43. A person can know the spiritual principle that a little sin permeates the totality of the soul.  1 Corinthians 5:6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? 44. A Christian can know that one day the church shall stand in judgment on angels.  1 Corinthians 6:2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? And if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? How much more things that pertain to this life?

45. A Christian can know the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God.  1 Corinthians 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 46. A Christian can know that open fornication and adultery is the basis for eternal condemnation for there is an essential unity that takes place in sexual matters. .  1 Corinthians 6:16 What? Know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? For two, saith he, shall be one flesh.  Ephesians 5:5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 47. A believer can know there is full knowledge of matters pertaining to the Christian way of life.  1 Corinthians 8:1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 48. A person can know that inordinate pride makes a person dull of spiritual understanding.  1 Corinthians 8:2 And if any man think that he knoweth anything, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

49. The Christian can know that idols are nothing and there is none other God but one.  1 Corinthians 8:4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. 50. The Christian can know that God intends for His ministers to be recompensed by the church.  1 Corinthians 9:13 Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? And they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? 51. A person can know that in a race those who run obtain a prize.  1 Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 52. A Christian can know in the divine economy the head or ultimate authority of every man is Christ.  1 Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. 53. A Christian can know their former unsaved condition and how desperate it was.  1 Corinthians 12:2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto

these dumb idols, even as ye were led. 54. A Christian can know the limitations of spiritual truth in time.  1 Corinthians 13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.  1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 55. A believer can know the importance of comprehending intelligent speech in the church.  1 Corinthians 14:11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. 56. The Christian can know that spiritual labor for the Lord, no matter how menial, is not in vain.  1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. From the Book of 2 Corinthians 57. A person can know if another believer has authentic love.  2 Corinthians 2:4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.

58. A believer can know there is a body prepared for existence during the intermediate state following death and prior to the resurrection.  2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 59. A person can know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.  2 Corinthians 8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 60. A person can know if they are truly converted based upon honest self evaluation.  2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? From the Book of Galatians 61. A person can know the true children of Abraham in the divine economy are those who have the faith of the same.  Galatians 3:7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 62. A Christian can know of the suffering of other saints.

 Galatians 4:13 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.  1 Thessalonians 2:2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. From the Book of Ephesians 63. A Christian can know what is the hope of God’s calling as well as the riches of His inheritance in the saints.  Ephesians 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 64. A believer can know the love of Christ.  Ephesians 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

66. A Christian can know how to be blessed in life and how to suffer need.  Philippians 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. From the Book of Colossians 67. A person can know how to answer every person provided his or her conversation is seasoned with grace.  Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. From the Book of 1 Thessalonians 68. A person can know what manner of men minister in the midst of the church.  1 Thessalonians 1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

From the Book of Philippians 65. A person may know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings.  Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

69. A person can know if a particular ministry has been in vain.  1 Thessalonians 2:1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 70. A person can know if a minister is using flattering words or is covetous.  1 Thessalonians 2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as

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71. A person can know if the church has been properly exhorted, comforted and charged in love.

76. A Christian knows the day of the Lord will come with overwhelming force, like a thief in the night, and thus without warning.

 1 Thessalonians 2:11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 72. A person can know that God does appoint some believers to suffer.  1 Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. 73. A person can know that tribulation or suffering is part of the normal Christian life.  1 Thessalonians 3:4 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. 74. A Christian can know if others have persevered in the sphere of saving faith.  1 Thessalonians 3:5 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. 75. A Christian can know how to be holy in body and mind.  1 Thessalonians 4:4 That every one of you should know how to possess

 1 Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. From the Book of 2 Thessalonians 77. A Christian can know the Lord Jesus will take vengeance on them that know not God.  2 Thessalonians 1:8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 78. A Christian in the early church knew there was a restraining force at work.  2 Thessalonians 2:6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 79. A Christian knows how to behave.  2 Thessalonians 3:7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;  1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

From the Book of 1 Timothy 80. A Christian knows the law is holy, just and good.  1 Timothy 1:8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

 Hebrews 8:11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. 85. A person can know God the Father will move to avenge injustices in time as well as in eternity.

From the Book of 2 Timothy 81. A Christian knows there is an eternal security for the soul in Christ.  2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 82. A Christian can know that perilous times have come.  2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. From the Book of Titus

86. A person can know there is a point of no return in spiritual matters. Those who will not repent cannot repent.  Hebrews 12:17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. From the Book of James 87. A person can know that good works always accompanies saving faith.

83. A Christian can know there are false professions of faith and false professors.  Titus 1:16 They profess that know God; but in works they him, being abominable, disobedient, and unto every work reprobate.

 Hebrews 10:30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

 James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

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88. A person can know that to be a friend of the world is to be an enemy of God. It is that simple.

84. Because the law is written upon the heart a Christian knows the Lord.

 James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will

From the Book of Hebrews

be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 89. Soul winning activities brings salvation to a soul and the hiding of a multitude of sins.

From the Book of 1 John 92. A person can know the signs of salvation one of which is gospel obedience. First Sign of Salvation

 James 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. From the Book of 1 Peter

 1 John 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

90. A person can know redemption is not purchased with silver and gold but with the death of deaths in the death of Christ.

 1 John 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

 1 Peter 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

 1 John 2:29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

From the Book of 2 Peter 91. A person can know enough basic Bible doctrine to stabilize the soul in difficult days and not be led astray.  2 Peter 1:12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.  2 Peter 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness.

93. A person can know church has been in the last days since the time of Christ.  1 John 2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 94. A Christian can come to know all things without distinction pertaining to salvation and sanctification.  1 John 2:20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 95. A believer can enjoy inward confidence there is truth to be known and embraced.

 1 John 2:21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

 1 John 3:15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

96. A believer can know that when Christ appears the second time Christians shall be like him. In that day faith will be rewarded. Faith believes in things not seen but the reward of faith is to see Him in whom the heart has believed.

100. A person can know if they are of the truth.

 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

97. A Christian can know why Christ came into the world. He can also correctly believe in the impeccability of Jesus. In Him was no sin because He could not sin.  1 John 3:5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. Second Sign of Salvation 98. A sign of salvation is an unusual love for the church.  1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.

99. A person can know that no murderer, verbally or physically has eternal life abiding in him.

 1 John 3:19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 101. A person can know that God the Holy Spirit dwelleth in him.  1 John 3:24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.  1 John 4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. 102. A person can identify false doctrine by what is taught about Jesus Christ. In particular His true humanity is not to be denied.  1 John 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: Third Sign of Salvation 103. A true Christian will receive apostolic doctrine.  1 John 4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

104. A person can know if the church is loved and God is loved by how well holy commandments are kept.  1 John 5:2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 105. A person can know if they have eternal life by believing God’s word.  1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

109. A person can know the Son of God has come into the world to give spiritual understanding regarding eternal life.  1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. From the Book of 3 John 110. A person can believe a good report concerning others.

106. A Christian can know God will hear their prayer and in as far as something is asked in the will of the Lord, that petition shall be answered.

 3 John 12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

 1 John 5:15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

From the Book of Revelation

Fourth Sign of Salvation 107. The Christian habitually.

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 1 John 5:18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 108. A person may know the whole world lieth in wickedness.  1 John 5:19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

111. A Christian can know how the Lord searches the hearts and minds of His people.  Revelation 2:23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. ~*~

What a Person Does Not Know 1. Know one knows the hour, day, month, year or generation in which Christ shall return the second time for all who believe.  Matthew 24:42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.  Matthew 25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.  Special note. The coming of Christ will not take place in phases or stages separated by several years. Such a concept is nonsensical language, interjects a third coming of Christ in violation of Hebrews 9:28 and denies what the angels promised in Acts 1:11.  Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.  Acts 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. 2. A person does not always know what spirit they speak with.  Luke 9:55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. 3. A person sometimes does not know when Christ is present.

 Luke 24:16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 4. A person does not always know the spiritual food associated with soul winning.  John 4:32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. 5. A person does not know how Christ performs miracles.  John 9:20 His parents answered them [the Pharisees] and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: 21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. 6. A person cannot know the times or seasons which the Father has reserved unto Himself.  Acts 1:7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. 7. A person does not always know how to pray.  Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 8. A person cannot know when the Lord will come to judge His church.

 Revelation 3:3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. ~*~ What a Person can Presume to Know 1. A person can presume to know the direction of the kingdom of heaven and spiritual realities only to be sadly mistaken.  Matthew 20:22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. 2. A person can presume to know an individual and the Old Testament Scriptures that speak of Christ.  John 7:27 Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. 3. A person can presume to know the mental status or heart of someone else.  John 8:52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.

4. A person can presume to know who is worthy of being labeled in a terrible way.  John 9:24 Then again called they [the Pharisees] the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. 5. A person can presume to know whether or not God answers the prayers of sinners. Dr. John R. Rice believed God does answer the prayers non Christian. Jews and Muslims and other non-Christian faith also believe God is answering their prayers.  John 9:31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. 6. A person cannot know what the future holds.  James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. ~*~ What a Person can Pretend Not to Know 1. A person can pretend not to know Christ while be intimately acquainted with Him.  Matthew 26:70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

 Matthew 26:72 And again he [Peter] denied with an oath, I do not know the man.  Matthew 26:74 Then began he [Peter] to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

~*~ What the Unbeliever Can Know 1. An unbeliever can know how to be kind and gracious.  Matthew 7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? 2. An unbeliever can know that what Jesus teaches is true and that men did not intimidate the Lord.  Matthew 22:16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. 3. An unbeliever can know that Jesus has been sent from God.  John 3:2 The same [Nicodemus] came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 4. The religious unbeliever can know God has a plan of salvation.

 John 4:25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 5. Some unbelievers knew Christ according to the flesh but they did not know the Father.  John 7:28 Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. 6. An unbeliever can know that God spoke to Moses.  John 9:29 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is. 7. An unbeliever can believe the works that Jesus has performed are of God in order to take the next step and believe in the essential unity of the Father and Son.  John 10:38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. 8. The unbeliever can know who are the disciples of Christ by how believers love one another.  John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. 9. Because Jesus prayed the unbeliever can know God the Father has sent the Son had has loved Him. This is

an intellectual knowledge not a saving knowledge.  John 17:23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 10. Even the unbeliever can know what Jesus said because He spoke openly.  John 18:21 Why askest thou me? Ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. 11. The unbeliever can know Jesus was found innocent by the only objective person who examined him.  John 19:4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. ~*~ What the Unbeliever Does Not Know 1.

The unbeliever cannot fully comprehend the spiritual teaching of the Scriptures.

 Mark 12:24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

 Mark 14:68 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. 3.

 John 1:26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;  John 6:42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? 4.

The unbeliever does not fully know the meaning of Christ’s words spoken even when spoken by Him personally. Proximity to the Lord is not guarantee of spiritual understanding.

An unbeliever cannot know the ultimate origin of Christ.

 John 9:30 The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes. 5.

An unbeliever cannot know God the Holy Spirit.

 John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 6.

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Unbelievers do not know that Christ is very God of very God incarnate.

An unbeliever cannot know Christ because they not God the Father.

 John 15:21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.

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The unbeliever does comprehend spiritual matters.

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 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 8.

The unbeliever does not know God and so gives free expression to the various lust patterns of the mind.

 1 Thessalonians 4:5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 9.

An unbeliever knows intuitively about matters of natural corruption.

 Jude 10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves. ~*~ What a Person Can Ask to Know 1. A person can asked to know the certainty of prophetic utterances.  Luke 1:18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

3. A person can ask to know where the Lord is going.  John 14:5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 4. A person can ask to understand the gospel more fully.  Acts 17:19 And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? 20 For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.

~*~ What God the Son Knows 1. God the Son knows the witness of the Father is true.  John 5:32 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. 2. God the Son knows in whose heart the love of God is found and in whose heart it is not found.  John 5:42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.

2. A person can ask how a particular miracle is possible.

3. God the Son knows God the Father intimately.

 Luke 1:34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

 John 7:29 But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.  John 8:55 Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should

say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.

8. Jesus knows His sheep. He also knew He was willing to lay down His life for them.

4. God the Son knows from where He came in eternity past.

 John 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

 John 8:14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. 5. Jesus knew who knew the Father and Himself in a spiritual manner and who did not.  John 8:19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. 6. Jesus knew that it would take His crucifixion before certain religious Jews would come to know Him as Savior.  John 8:28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. 7. Jesus knew the history of His own race. Tragically, for many people in this modern generation history begins the day they were born. There is no historical perspective.  John 8:37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

 John 10:15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

9. Jesus knows His sheep will follow Him.  John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 10. Jesus knows the commandments of the Father produce life everlasting.  John 12:50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. 11. The Lord knows whom He has chosen to be heirs of eternal life.  John 13:18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. 12. Christ knows the particular works of local congregations.  Works of earnest labor. Revelation 2:2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which

say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:  Works of suffering. Revelation 2:9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.  Works of faithfulness. Revelation 2:13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.  Works of grace and charity. Revelation 2:19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.  Works of the flesh. Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.  Works of faithfulness and loyalty. Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.  Works that are lukewarm. Revelation 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

~*~ What God the Son Does Not Know 1. God the Son does not know those who profess faith in Him with their lips but their hearts are far from Him.  Matthew 25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. ~*~ What should Not Be Known 1. A person should not display for others to know what they are giving.  Matthew 6:3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 2. Not all wonder working miracles of Christ are to be known or made public.  Matthew 9:30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.  Mark 5:43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat. 3. Not every place where Jesus went during the days of His humiliation was to be known.  Mark 7:24 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an

house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.  Mark 9:30 And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it. ~*~ What the Angels Know 1. The angels know when a person is seeking Christ.  Matthew 28:5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

~*~ What the Demons Know 1. Demons know that Christ is the Son of the Living God.  Mark 1:24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. 2. Demons know Jesus and they know who are His true followers.  Acts 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

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