THAT I MAY KNOW HIM By BISHOP E

THAT I MAY KNOW HIM By BISHOP E COPELAND

The Purpose • To know Christ… • To know the power of his resurrection… • To know the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings… • To become like him in his death… • To attain to the resurrection from the dead.

"How can I know God? " • Man is able to know the true and living God through • His Word, that is, the Bible. The Bible • God's revealed character • His plan for mankind. • It is through reading His Word that we come to a knowledge of the righteousness of God and that which He requires of us.

What is it that prevents me • Our human nature • Our sin has separated us from God — • our corruption is to such a degree that we cannot know Him personally • Lack of experience of His love. • Not knowing God's Word • Lack of desire

Getting to know someone • Keep conversations active by listening and responding physically • Ask questions that require more than a oneword response. • Don't forget to respond verbally too.

Getting to know someone • Plan activities that allow you to spend quality time together. • Learn about their interests and opinions and be honest about your own. • Keep their interest, tell them the most interesting things about yourself and your family and your likes and dislikes.

MEANS • Scriptures • Creation • Experiences • Others Experience

MEANS • Actions • Words • Character • Saints

Philippians 3: 10 -14 (KJV) That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 10