What Does It Mean to Have Knowledge?

Romans 10:1-3

Thesis: To show the true essence of knowledge.

Introduction:

1. How confident are you in your biblical knowledge?

2. What are you doing to increase your knowledge?

Discussion:

Let us consider…

I. Some false concepts of knowledge.

A. “Ignorance is bliss” (cons. Hos. 4:6).

B. “Knowledge puffs up” (1 Cor. 8:1).

C. “Knowledge saves” (Mt. 3:9)

D. “Zeal exceeds knowledge” (Rom. 10:2).

II. Some types of knowledge.

A. Mental Knowledge (1 Cor. 8:1)

B. Moral Knowledge (Prov. 1:7)

C. Experiential Knowledge (Gen. 4:1).

III. The significance of biblical knowledge.

A. Knowledge prevents ignorance (Eph. 5:17).

B. Knowledge and maturity go together (1 Cor. 14:21).

C. Knowledge helps our relationships with others (1 Pet. 3:7).

III. What we do with knowledge.

A. Knowledge is used to grow as a Christian (2 Pet. 3:18).

B. Use knowledge as God intended – to help others (1 Cor. 8:1; 13:2).

Conclusion:

1. Knowledge is essential, and it glorifies God.

2. We must balance knowledge with zeal.