Mengetahui dan Dikenal

“Mengetahui dan Dikenal” menggambarkan hubungan timbal balik yang terjalin antara Tuhan dan orang yang mengenal-Nya. bahwa mengenal Allah bukan hanya soal memiliki pengetahuan tentang Dia, tetapi memiliki hubungan pribadi dengan-Nya melalui Yesus Kristus, di mana kita mengenal dan dikenal oleh Allah.

Membahas bagaimana Alkitab menggambarkan hubungan timbal balik antara Allah dan umat-Nya. Menggunakan contoh-contoh dari Perjanjian Lama dan Perjanjian Baru untuk menunjukkan bagaimana Allah menyatakan diri-Nya kepada umat-Nya dan bagaimana tanggapan mereka terhadap-Nya.

bahwa mengenal Tuhan bukan hanya latihan intelektual, tetapi juga masalah hati. Itu melibatkan percaya pada karakter dan janji Allah, dan tunduk pada kehendak-Nya bagi hidup kita. Pada saat yang sama, dikenal oleh Tuhan berarti bahwa Tuhan memiliki pengetahuan pribadi yang intim tentang kita dan kebutuhan kita, dan bahwa Dia sangat memperhatikan kita.  Bahwa mengetahui dan dikenal oleh Tuhan adalah dasar hubungan kita dengan-Nya, dan hanya melalui hubungan inilah kita dapat mengalami kedamaian, sukacita, dan kepuasan sejati dalam hidup. mendorong pembaca untuk mencari hubungan yang lebih dalam dengan Tuhan dan untuk bertumbuh dalam pengetahuan mereka tentang Dia.

 "Knowing and Being Known" is a phrase used by J.I. Packer in his book "Knowing God" to describe the reciprocal relationship that exists between God and those who know Him. Packer argues that knowing God is not just a matter of having knowledge about Him, but of having a personal relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, in which we come to know and be known by God.

In the third chapter of the book, "Knowing and Being Known," Packer discusses how the Bible describes this reciprocal relationship between God and His people. He uses examples from both the Old and New Testaments to show how God reveals Himself to His people and how they respond to Him.

Packer argues that knowing God is not just an intellectual exercise, but a matter of the heart. It involves trusting in God's character and promises, and submitting to His will for our lives. At the same time, being known by God means that God has a personal, intimate knowledge of us and our needs, and that He cares for us deeply.

Ultimately, Packer argues that knowing and being known by God is the foundation of our relationship with Him, and that it is only through this relationship that we can experience true peace, joy, and fulfillment in life. He encourages readers to seek a deeper relationship with God and to grow in their knowledge of Him.

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