The peace of the Lord be with you and with your house.
To the only True God, to the Creator of heaven and earth, to Him be the honor and glory. We approach today with reverence and humility before the presence of the Eternal God, the Almighty God, to receive from the throne of His Grace, Mercy and Life. On this day, we immerse ourselves in the doctrinal study of the theme of perfection, based on the Word of God, specifically in verse 13 of chapter 4 of the apostle Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians: “until we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:13). This verse is not a mere suggestion, but a divine declaration of purpose with four clear goals that the Spirit of God demands we achieve: the unity of faith, the knowledge of the Son of God, perfection as a man or woman, and the fullness of Christ. Today, we will focus on the second goal, the most important of all: “until we all come to the knowledge of the Son of God.”
The Importance of the Knowledge of the Son of God
The knowledge of the Son of God is the very foundation of the life of faith. It is not an option, it is not an alternative, nor a suggestion. It is a divine mandate, a requirement of the Holy Spirit for every man and woman who professes faith in Christ. The apostle Paul, inspired by the Spirit, teaches us that this knowledge is essential, for without it we cannot walk in the will of God nor fulfill the purpose for which we were created. Jesus Himself affirmed it in “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). This means that there is no other way, no other access to the Father, no other form of finding Eternal Life than through the Son. The apostle Paul reinforces this truth in “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). Therefore, the knowledge of the Son of God is the foundation upon which our faith, our identity and our purpose as children of God are built.
The Need for an Image and Likeness
To understand the importance of this knowledge, we must go back to the book of Genesis, chapter 2, where we are told that man was created in the image and likeness of God. However, when Adam and Eve disobeyed, they lost that divine image and adopted the image of the evil one. Man, by divine design, cannot exist without an image and likeness to follow. As it says “Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey?” (Romans 6:16). By disobeying God, man lost the Divine Image, but did not remain without image; he adopted that of the evil one. That is why the knowledge of the Son of God is crucial, for He is the perfect image of God, the only one that can restore us to the original condition for which we were created.
Many men and women face conflicts of faith precisely because they lack this Divine Image as reference. Instead of following the image of Christ, they adopt images of the world: materialism, politics, economics, or even religious idols. But none of these images can lead us to the life of faith that God demands. Only the knowledge of the Son of God gives us the direction, purpose and strength to face any crisis, any challenge, any temptation.
Doctrinal Points about the Knowledge of the Son of God
Next, we will explore five essential doctrinal points that establish the foundation of the knowledge of the Son of God, which are indispensable for building solid faith and overcoming the crises that the enemy may bring.
1. Jesus is God and became incarnate in a human body
The first doctrinal point is that Jesus is God, and in His Love and Mercy, He became incarnate in a human body to walk among us. Many have difficulty accepting that Jesus is not inferior to God, but that He is God Himself. The Gospel of John declares it clearly: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father” (John 1:1, 14). Paul, inspired by the Spirit, writes: “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory” (1 Timothy 3:16). And in Philippians, we are told: “Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men” (Philippians 2:6-7).
Jesus, being God, emptied Himself of His divine attributes and lived as a man, subject to the same limitations as us, but guided by the Holy Spirit. This teaches us that to walk in the will of God, we must be guided by the Holy Spirit, not by our own strength, abilities or human knowledge. When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, saying: “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread” (Matthew 4:3), he was attacking precisely this truth. The enemy will always try to sow doubt about the identity of Jesus as God and about our capacity to live as He lived. But the knowledge that Jesus is God gives us the firmness to resist and overcome.
2. Jesus rose from the dead
The second doctrinal point is that Jesus rose from the dead, and by His resurrection, we have been justified from sin. The angel announced to the women: “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay” (Matthew 28:5-6). Paul writes: “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). And he adds: “And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty” (1 Corinthians 15:14).
The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of our faith. Through it, we have been freed from the power of sin. As it says “knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin” (Romans 6:6-7). We are not “forgiven sinners,” as some erroneously teach. We are new creatures, transformed by the work of Christ. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). This transformation is not nominal nor religious; it is a spiritual reality that frees us from the dominion of sin.
3. We will be resurrected at the coming of Christ
The third doctrinal point is that, just as Christ rose, we too will be resurrected at His coming. “But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming” (1 Corinthians 15:23). When a man or woman of faith departs from this earth, they do not remain in a state of uncertainty. The angels of God come to seek them to take them to the presence of the Lord, as it says “So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom” (Luke 16:22). Jesus Himself promised: “In My Father’s house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:2-3).
This is the glorious hope of faith: we are not subject to death, but when we depart, we are taken to the presence of the Lord. There is no fear nor confusion for those who know the Son of God, because we know that our life is secure in Him.
4. We are not subject to death
The fourth doctrinal point is that, thanks to the work of Christ, we are no longer subject to death nor to the power of the devil. “Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil” (Hebrews 2:14). When a believer departs from this earth, it is not death who claims him, but the angels of God who take him to the presence of the Lord. This truth frees us from fear and gives us the certainty that our life is in the hands of God.
5. Christ Jesus returns to earth
The fifth and final doctrinal point is that Christ Jesus will return to earth to bring salvation to those who await Him. “So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation” (Hebrews 9:28). His coming will be visible and glorious: “Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:30). It is not a secret nor hidden coming, but an event that every eye will see. At that moment, the dead in Christ will rise, and those who are alive will be transformed: “Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52).
Conclusion: Living in the Knowledge of the Son of God
The knowledge of the Son of God is not a theoretical concept nor a mere religious reference. It is the foundation of our faith, the rock upon which we build our lives. Without this knowledge, we will face crises of faith, doubts and confusions, because the enemy will always try to make us doubt who Jesus is and who we are in Him. But when we know the Son of God, we understand that He is God, that He rose, that He justified us, that He frees us from death and that He will return for us. This knowledge gives us the strength to say, like Paul: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? … Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:35, 37).
Therefore, brothers and sisters, let us leave behind religious references and embrace the revealed knowledge of the Word of God. Let us walk guided by the Holy Spirit, as Jesus did, knowing that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13). May this knowledge be the foundation of our life of faith, so that we may reach the perfection that God demands of us and be found worthy to hear: “Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34). The peace of the Lord be with all of us. Amen.
