Playlist: ginosko (#G1097) (topic)
Elements of Motivation (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Greek word *ginosko* (G1097), corresponding to the Hebrew *yada*, carries a profound depth of meaning in biblical usage. It is the same word translated as "know" in John 17:3, where eternal life is defined as knowing God. This term is used consistently across Greek, English, and Hebrew to denote a deep, intimate …
Extremes of Idolatry: Graven Images and Sacred Names
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word *ginosko* (G1097) carries a profound depth of meaning, often denoting a personal, experiential knowledge that goes beyond mere intellectual understanding. It implies an intimate acquaintance or recognition, frequently used in contexts of knowing someone or something through direct experience or relationship. In …
These Things We Know
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe verb *ginosko* (G1097) as used by the apostle John in his first epistle carries a profound meaning beyond mere knowledge or sensory perception. It emphasizes a deep, experiential understanding, rooted in relationship and personal encounter. This is not just about being aware of facts, but about knowing through shared …
Intimacy with Christ (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Ephesians 3, the word ginosko (G1097) is used in a context that strongly implies experiencing. It conveys a sense of closeness and intimacy, suggesting that knowing God involves a deep, personal experience, as seen in the phrase, "You may experience the love of Christ." This usage emphasizes that to know God is not merely an …
Do You Really Know God?
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaIn the exploration of knowing God, the Greek word *ginosko* (G1097) emerges as a profound term for intimate knowledge. When Jesus declares, "I never knew you," as seen in various parables, He uses *ginosko* to signify a lack of deep, personal relationship with those who claim to know Him. This word appears again in I Corinthians …
The Sovereignty of God (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Greek word *ginosko* (G1097), akin to the Hebrew *yada*, signifies a profound combination of close, warm, and even passionate intimacy with head knowledge. This deep understanding produces an edge in a person's life, enabling them to trust God and perceive what He is doing. It is this intimate knowledge that makes God's word …
Glorify You Me
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidIn John 14:7, Jesus emphasizes the importance of knowing Him to know the Father, using the Greek word ginosko (G1097), which signifies progressive knowledge gained over time through observation. He explains that if the disciples had truly come to know Him by observing His life and actions, they would have also known the Father …
Belief with Obedience
Sermon by John O. ReidIn John 17:1-3, Jesus emphasizes the importance of knowing God and believing in Him through His Son, Jesus Christ, as the path to eternal life. The word "know" here is *ginosko* (G1097), which signifies a deep, complete understanding and belief that encompasses all facets of an individual's life. It involves knowing both the …
Jesus and the Feast (Part One): Alignment With God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn John 7:27, the crowd discusses their knowledge of Jesus' origins, using two distinct Greek words for "know." The first, oida (G1492), refers to mental or factual knowledge, as they claim to know where Jesus is from. The second, ginosko (G1097), implies experiential knowledge, suggesting that when the Messiah comes, no one …
Post-Resurrection Lessons
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the dialogue between Jesus and Peter by the shores of Galilee, as recorded in John 21, a significant distinction emerges in the use of the Greek word ginosko (G1097). When Peter responds to Jesus' repeated question about his love, he initially uses the word oida , implying a basic perception or knowledge based on physical …
Our Apostasy
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles WhitakerThe Greek word ginosko (G1097) conveys a deep, experiential, and relational understanding of knowing. It is used in Romans 1:21 to describe those who once knew God but failed to glorify Him, becoming vain in their imaginations and darkening their foolish hearts. This same term appears in Philippians 3:10, where Paul expresses …
Our Father
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidEmotional and spiritual well-being of children improves when fathers fulfill their role. People from dysfunctional families have a skewed image of God.