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To: annalex
Holy Scripture is like a very deep well wherein is comprised the infinite wisdom of God. If someone thirsty dives into this well to drink of all its water, he will be drowned within. If, however, he will fetch the water with a bucket and from there will drink with a cup, then there is no fear of being engulfed.

This is truly an awesome analogy. Who can ever know God?

21 posted on 11/11/2006 1:20:54 PM PST by NYer (Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to Heaven. St. Rose of Lima)
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To: NYer
"Who can ever know God?"

Anyone who seeks, else He never would have made the promise.

32 posted on 11/11/2006 1:47:44 PM PST by spunkets
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To: NYer
Who can ever know God?

Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?
-- John 14:9 (KJV)

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
--John 17:3 (KJV)

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:22-23 (KJV)

Just food for thought....
I believe the Bible teaches us that knowing God.... is the whole point.

Not know = gnosis (Strong's G1108) = "head knowledge" or intellect...

BUT...

Know = ginosko (Strong's G1097) = the intimate embrace; knowing/perceiving... and being known.

If you ask our heavenly Father for a Father's hug...
...and remain quietly trusting.......

Blessings...

158 posted on 11/16/2006 3:13:04 PM PST by Wings-n-Wind (All of the answers remain available; Wisdom is gained by asking the right questions!)
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