Personal relationship with God in the Bible
The phrasing of a personal relationship with God or Christ does not exist in the Bible per se. The following speak to personal and friendship-like dimensions within a relationship to God.
Knowing God personally
[edit]Jesus defines eternal life as knowing God and Christ
[edit]"Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
Approach of God/Christ to us
[edit]God will come near to us if we come near to Him
[edit]"Come near to God and he will come near to you."
Christ promises fellowship to individuals who heed Him
[edit]"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me."
Jesus describes how the Father loves obedient believers and He will come to them
[edit]"Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them."