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How does 1 John encourage experiential knowledge of Christ?

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1 John encourages experiential knowledge of Christ through personal hearing, seeing, and handling Him.

In the opening verses of 1 John, the apostle John emphasizes an experiential knowledge of Christ that involves active engagement through the senses. He writes about hearing Him, seeing Him with eyes of faith, and even handling the Word of Life. This indicates an intimate and personal relationship with Jesus, going beyond mere intellectual assent. John’s appeal is that such experience leads to fellowship with God, which is accessible to all believers. By inviting the readers to have fellowship with them, John stresses that true knowledge of God is not just factual but a lived experience that transforms one's life, bringing assurance of salvation and deepening one's relationship with the Father and the Son.
Scripture References: 1 John 1:1-3, John 10:27, Hebrews 12:2

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1 John 1:1-3
Henry Sant · Aug 19, 2012
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