What does the Bible say about our knowledge of God?

The first epistle of John highlights the importance of knowing God and Christ. John emphasizes that true knowledge is not merely intellectual, but relational, as seen in 1 John 1:1-2 where he speaks of the Word of life, Jesus Christ. This knowledge is assured to believers and is essential for their joy and communion with God. The continuous use of 'we know' throughout the epistle signifies the confidence believers can have in their relationship with God, derived from the revelation of Jesus Christ.