Introduction
Everything changes when we meet Jesus. Not just our beliefs, but our identity, purpose, and future. To truly know Jesus is to become something radically new.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17
Knowing Jesus is not just intellectual or emotional—it is transformational. And this transformation doesn’t stop at salvation—it grows as we continue to know Him more deeply.
To Know Jesus Is to Be Made New
The Greek word for “know” in the New Testament often implies an intimate, experiential knowledge—not mere facts, but relationship.
“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” — John 17:3
The moment we place our faith in Jesus, something supernatural happens: we are born again, made new by the Spirit, and given a new heart and mind.
The Old Has Passed Away
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Old mindsets, old habits, old guilt, old identity—all nailed to the cross.
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This doesn’t mean we become perfect overnight, but that our position in Christ has changed.
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We now walk in newness of life because we are rooted in a new relationship.
“You were taught… to put off your old self... to be made new in the attitude of your minds.” — Ephesians 4:22-23
Growing in What We Know
Knowing Jesus doesn’t stop at conversion. The more we know Him, the more we become like Him.
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” — 2 Peter 3:18
This means:
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Knowing His character through Scripture
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Experiencing His presence in prayer
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Trusting His voice through the Holy Spirit
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Obeying His commands in daily life
New Mercies, New Identity, New Hope
Knowing Jesus daily means living in:
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New mercies every morning (Lamentations 3:22–23)
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A new name written in heaven (Revelation 2:17)
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A new purpose to glorify God and serve others
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A new destiny—eternal life with Christ
Don’t Settle for Head Knowledge
Too many settle for knowing about Jesus without ever truly knowing Him. That knowledge doesn't save. What saves is a living, breathing relationship with the risen Savior.
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven…” — Matthew 7:21
Walking in the New by Knowing the One
The Christian life isn’t just about behavior change—it’s about beholding Christ. The more we gaze at Him, the more we are changed.
“And we all… beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed… from one degree of glory to another.” — 2 Corinthians 3:18
Closing Prayer
Abba Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for making all things new through the power of the cross. We praise You for the gift of knowing You—not just with our minds but with our hearts and lives. Draw us deeper into relationship with You each day. Let our knowledge of You bear fruit in transformed lives. As Your Word says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). May we never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. In the almighty name of Jesus, Amen.
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