What does it mean to know God in Christ?

In John 17:3, Jesus defines eternal life as knowing God and knowing Christ whom He has sent. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but relational, involving a deep, spiritual connection with God through Jesus. The incarnation of Christ reveals the character and heart of God, indicating that to see Jesus is to see the Father (John 14:9). As believers, this divine revelation invites us into an intimate relationship with God, where we are transformed by this knowledge into the likeness of Christ, allowing us to live out our faith with His glory in view.