Geek verb ginoskein - close to intimacy of marriage
Paul knew about Jesus
He was will aware that simply doing the right thing did not give him intimacy
Do we really know Christ?
To become like him in his death is become like him in life:
Give when you are tired
Pray when you do not want to
Stand your ground against emotions and thoughts
Overcome fear and to love in practical, unselfish way
To live like this is to know Christ
The spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you - Romans 8:11 Key Phrase:To become like him in his death is become like him in life