A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Knowledge

Carefully Listen to Both Sides

Carefully Listen to Both Sides – 2 Chronicles 10:8-9

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Listening to contrary advice may not change your mind, but you will at least develop a better understanding of the various positions.

The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation

The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation – Ephesians 1:17

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It is always appropriate as a believer to pray for a spirit of wisdom and revelation. Both for oneself and for the community of believers.

Obedience Leads to Understanding

Obedience Leads to Understanding – Psalm 119:100

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One of the most important things you do to grow in your faith is to practice what you learn. Obedience leads to a growing understanding.

Knowledge Puffs Up; Love Builds Up

Knowledge Puffs Up; Love Builds Up – 1 Cor. 8:1-3

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Rather than be judgmental about non-core beliefs, demonstrate love. Knowledge can puff up a person, but love builds other up.

The Secret Things Belong to the Lord

The Secret Things Belong to the Lord – Deuteronomy 29:29

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There is much that God has revealed to us, but not everything. There are secret things that he has chosen not to reveal to us yet.

our knowledge is incomplete

Our Knowledge Is Incomplete at Best – 1 Corinthians 13:12

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Now we know in part, our knowledge of God and his activity is incomplete. But someday that will change and we can more fully understand him.

grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ

Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus – 2 Peter 3:18

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Peter here tells us how to be secure and effective in our faith. By growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

the beginning of knowledge

The Beginning of Knowledge – Proverbs 1:7

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While the fear of the Lord includes an element of fear, it is also reverence for him. And that reverence and respect is the beginning of real knowledge.

what did Jesus know

What Did Jesus Know While On Earth in a Human Body

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Jesus was fully God and fully human. And in his humanity, he was like us. He grew tired, hungry, and thirsty. And he lacked all knowledge.