How do we know our knowledge of Christ is growing?

In Philippians 1:9, Paul emphasizes that the growth in knowledge is tied directly to our love for Christ. As believers come to know Christ more intimately through His Word and personal experience, they begin to appreciate His grace and sovereignty more fully. This growing knowledge enhances our love for Him, as 1 Timothy 1:12 illustrates, where Paul states that he knows whom he has believed. It is a relational knowledge, not merely intellectual, leading to increased affection for Christ and a greater desire to serve Him. The more one recognizes their own sinfulness and the sufficiency of Christ's sacrificial love, the more they will adore Him and desire to follow His ways.