Unfortunately, from the very beginning we didn’t like the idea of submitting to God’s rule. God, however, came to earth to reveal Himself so that we could have a personal relationship with Him. Knowing about God is easy. That's right ... a personal relationship. Most of us know about God, but that is quite different from knowing God. We learn about God through the agencies of the church, the Sunday school, the youth activities, the worship services. The Bible says, “You believe that God is one; you do well. Unless God is revealed to us through personal experience, we can never really know God. By: Amelia, David, Evan, Christian,and Katrina 25 Ways To Know God Peace All Knowing Jesus Church Good/Pure Art Community Nature Commitment Light Giving Inspiration Everywhere Holy/Religious Merciful Intelligence A Friend Mysterious Helpful Forgiving Watchful Compassion Power KNOWING ABOUT GOD IS EASY. In today's video we go through 25 ways in … People don’t naturally want to know God. His countless miracles supported his words. Everyone likes hidden bases. “I and the Father are one.” 6 Jesus said he could answer prayer, forgive sin, judge the world, give us eternal life. We wanted to rule ourselves without Him, to run our lives how we thought best. To know him was to know God; to love him was to love God. 1. ... Psalm 25:4-5. Once you settle the basics, here are four ways to know if God is calling you to start a church. Those closest to you confirm the calling. We were created to know and love God and to submit to His good and loving rule over us. Your pastor, mentors, and other godly influences close to you will confirm what God is doing in your life. Psalm 24 Psalm 26 ... With Bible Gateway Plus, you gain instant access to a digital Bible study library, including complete notes from the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible and the New Bible Commentary. When you come to knowing God, the initiative lies on His side. God is a "person" and you don’t really know Him until you have a personal relationship with Him. Even the demons believe—and shudder” (James 2:19). Many people stop in their quest for God at this point. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. This was final proof that everything Jesus said about himself was true. And, in fact, He shows much more of Himself to some people than to others—not because He has favourites, but because it is impossible for Him to show Himself to a man whose whole mind and character are in the wrong condition. They keep your stuff secure, and make you feel a little bit like James Bond. If He does not show Himself, nothing you can do will enable you to find Him. Make me know Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths.