1. Increasing in the knowledge of God as we walk worthy of Him, and are fruitful in every good work. "Being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God" (Col 1:10).
2. Increasing in the knowledge of Christ and becoming like Him in character, as we walk in fellowship with Him. "Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart" (Mat 11:29).
3. Increasing in the knowledge of His will by doing it. "That ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will" (Col 1:9).
4. Increasing in the knowledge of His love, by being taken up with Him who loves us. "To know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge" (Eph 3:19).
5. Increasing in the knowledge of His power by trusting. "That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection" (Phl 3:10).
6. Increasing in the knowledge of His glory by looking to Him. "The light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (2Cr 4:6).
7. Increasing in the knowledge of His purpose, as we are taught by the Spirit through the Word. "When the Spirit of Truth is come, He will guide you into all truth" (Jhn 16:13).