How do we know we have fellowship with God?

Having fellowship with God is directly tied to our response to His revelation. According to 1 John 1:6-7, if we claim to have fellowship with God but walk in darkness, we lie. Fellowship with God requires walking in the light, which implies a genuine belief in the gospel of grace and living in accordance with it. This transformative experience leads to a life that reflects the truth of God’s Word and manifests itself in genuine righteous living. It is not merely intellectual assent but a heart changed by the Holy Spirit, as seen in the believer’s desire for truth and communion with other believers.