Beyond An Awareness
These things have I written unto you that believe on
the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that
ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the
name of the Son of God (1 John 5:13).
In our opening Scripture, the Apostle John
writes to believers; those who’re already in
Christ; who already believe in God. He wasn’t writing
to non-Christians. He says to them, “I want you to
know that you have eternal life.” The word “know”
is translated from the Greek “Eido,” which means to
notice, observe, or become aware; it’s knowledge
with awareness.
There’re three other major words in the Greek
language for knowledge, although the English language
uses the word “know” or “knowledge” to classify
all of them. However, they’re not all the same; they
mean different things. These three Greek words are,
“Ginosko,” “Gnosis,” and “Epignosis.” Ginosko is
revelation knowledge. For example, Ephesians 3:19
says, “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth
knowledge….” “Know” in the foregoing scripture is
Ginosko, while “knowledge” is “Gnosis.” “Gnosis is
scientific knowledge; knowledge gained by mental activity.
The third and highest kind of knowledge is
“Epignosis.” This kind of knowledge brings the knower
into a relationship with that which is known, and that’s
the one that really changes your life. Imagine that
someone told you that you have a gift coming to you.
When it arrives and you get acquainted with it, that’s
“Ginosko.” When you unwrap the gift and become
aware of what it is, that’s “Eido,” because you’ve now
made the observation, but you haven’t started relating
with it. When you take out the gift and start relating
with it, using and enjoying it as it were, you’re into a
relationship with the gift; that’s “Epignosis.”
So, in Christianity, it’s not enough to be merely
aware that you’re a Christian and you have eternal
life. That knowledge should be a vital reality in your spirit;
something you relate with, live in, and enjoy
in the now! That knowledge should be a vital force
that controls your thinking and actions. This is where
meditating on the Word is vital; it brings you into that
consciousness and oneness with the truth that you
know in the Word. Hallelujah!
Confession
I’m a member of the body of Christ, of His flesh, and of His
bones. The eternal life of God is at work in every fibre of my
being, every bone of my body, and every cell of my blood. I’m
consciously aware of, and relate with the knowledge that Christ is
in me; therefore, I’m unshakable and indestructible. My life is a
manifestation of the glory and nature of Christ. Blessed be God!
Further study:
hosea 4:6; 2 Peter 1:2-4
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
exodus 10-12
Matthew 18:15-35
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 10:1-11
Genesis 26