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I Believe in God, but I Don't Know Him

Pastor Tom Lundeen

Christian  = what does it mean?

Gallup poll (2022) = % of Americans expressed some level of belief in God.

I think we'd all agree that 8 out of 10 people in 2023 aren't living lives that the teachings of Jesus. 

So there are huge numbers of religious people...who on the one hand say they believe in God, yet they live as if God doesn't . 

Note Titus 1:16

1. Can I Believe in God, but Not Know Him?

There's still a lot of  Christianity in our world today. 

Note James 2:19

It's called intellectual . 

I can believe some facts to be true, but not  in those facts to impact my life and transform me. 

Note 1 John 2:3-4

To say I believe in God, but have no evidence/fruit in your life, no  for when I sin, no desire to follow and obey Him, no transformation, ends up in a spiritual dead-end (note Luke 6:46; John 14:23; Matthew 7:21).

2. Can I Believe in God, but Not Know Him ?

We can be aware of Jesus, acquainted with Him, and familiar with Him, but not experiencing . 

Note Galatians 4:8-9

They know God, but they embrace old,  behaviors that damage their testimony and weaken their relationship with God. 

God's plan for all our lives is to make us more like Jesus  (note Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18).

What is the direction of our life  towards? 

3. Can I Believe in God, and Know Him Personally and Serve Him Wholeheartedly?

God wants you and me to know Him personally and in ever- and meaningful ways. 

Listen to a person who  and needs God (note Psalm 63:1-4). 

So are you sure?:

• So how do you  to God?
• What you  someone helps determine how well you know them.

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