Lesson #2: The Existence Of God: Knowing God: Part 2

Lesson Three deals with knowing God intimately. We can all know God in some way, but how well do we really know Him? Are you a little child or a mature father?

Theology: Lesson #3: The Existence Of God: Knowing God

IV. Intimately (John 2:2:12-14)

A. Little Children (v.12)

*τεκνια (tech-nee-a): offspring: the children of God (literally)
-These are young offspring; literally children of God
-Liken to a newborn
1. They are vulnerable to their environment
2. They are dependant upon others for care
3. They need to learn the basics of life
*The most important, and basic, level of knowing God

B. Little Children (v.13)

*παιδια (pie-dee-a): a more advanced child or a mature child
-These are those who are growing and learning
-There are learning who Daddy is and how He works
1. Through His instruction
2. Through His discipline and chastisement

C. Young Men (v. 13-14)

*νεαδνισκοι (ned-nis-koi): a young man – an attendant or servant
-These are those nearing full maturity
-These are the warriors, the energetic, the zealous
1. They have overcome the wicked one
-They can identify and avoid sin
-They know God’s Word and follow it for its truth, not because they have to or feel obligated to
-They send Satan home with his tail between his legs
2. They are strong
-By experience with their God
-By abiding in God’s Word
-By overcoming the wicked one
*The only way we overcome Satan is by abiding in God’s Word

D. Fathers (v.13-14)

*πατερ (pa-tear): a mature Christian – a spiritual father
-These are those who are mature in the faith
-They are known for their wisdom, not so much for their zeal
-These are those who have spiritual children
-Only a true father nurtures and cares for those he has parented (discipling)
-Any of the previous can lead someone to Christ
-These are those who are more heavenly minded, the more they grow

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