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You are looking in the right direction for this reason;

God can only be known by means of a supernatural revelation of Himself. Apart from the Scriptures, even a theoretical acquaintance with Him is impossible.


It still holds true that "the world by wisdom knew not God" (1 Cor. 1:21).


Where the Scriptures are ignored, God is "the unknown God" (Acts 17:23). But something more than the Scriptures is required before the soul can know God, know him in a real, personal, vital way. This seems to be recognized by few today. The prevailing practice assumes that a knowledge of God can be obtained through studying the Word, in the same way as a knowledge of chemistry may be secured by mastering its textbooks. An intellectual knowledge of God maybe; not so a spiritual one.

A supernatural God can only be known supernaturally (that is, known in a manner above that which mere nature can acquire), by a supernatural revelation of Himself to the heart. "God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Cor. 4:6).

The one who has been favored with this supernatural experience has learned that only "in your light shall we see light" (Ps. 36:9).

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Profing from the word.

 

He continues;
God can only be known through a supernatural faculty. Christ made this clear when He said, "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" (John 3:3). The unregenerate have no spiritual knowledge of God. "The natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned" (1 Cor. 2:14).

Water, of itself, never rises above its own level. So the natural man is incapable of perceiving that which transcends mere nature. "This is life eternal, that they might know you the only true God" (John 17:3). Eternal life must be imparted before the "true God" can be known. Plainly is this affirmed in 1 John 5:20, "We know that the Son of God is come, and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him that is true." Yes, an "understanding," a spiritual understanding, by new creation, must be given before God can be known in a spiritual way.

A supernatural knowledge of God produces a supernatural experience, and this is something to which multitudes of church members are total strangers. Most of the "religion" of the day is but a touching up of "old Adam." it is merely a garnishing of sepulchers full of corruption. It is an outward "form."

Even where there is a sound creed, only too often it is a dead orthodoxy. Nor should this be wondered at. It has ever been thus. It was so when Christ was here upon earth. The Jews were very orthodox. At that time they were free from idolatry. The temple stood at Jerusalem, the Law was expounded, Jehovah was worshiped. And yet Christ said to them, "He that sent me is true, whom you know not." (John 7:28). "You neither know me, nor my Father: if you had known me, you should have known my Father also" (John 8:19). "It is my Father that honors me; of whom you say, that he is your God. Yet you have not known him" (John 8:54,55). And mark it well, this is said to a people who had the Scriptures, searched them diligently, and venerated them as God’s Word! They were well acquainted with God theoretically, but a spiritual knowledge of Him they had not.

 

It looks like you're asking is that something greater than God himself that's not the issue the issue is what was the greatest gift. We can know about God we can know about what Jesus has done in the Incarnation only through the scripture. Now you are right to ask for some scriptural support always so being it is the greatest gift because it reveals our God I think that is fitting that there should be more scriptural support offered.
I should be able to make more of a scriptural case this afternoon

 

In chapter 1 of 1peter 1:23-25 we are told we are born again through the word of God,which lives and abides forever.,it endures forever.
Then we are told
Now THIS IS THE WORD WHICH BY THE GOSPEL WAS PREACHED TO YOU.

Mankind only has true and accurate knowledge of God and His truth, as the Spirit quickened it at regeneration.
Isa8:20
Jesus answered the ideas and false philosophy of Satan In mt 4:4 saying
It is written, a man shall not live by bread alone,but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
So God incarnate,the creator,sustainer,redeemer and judge, the living word ,and law giver....instructs us to live by the word of God...it is essential.
Again in verse 7...it is written.vs10 away from me satan, it is written
Satan the oppose sought to place doubt in mans mind since the Garden, Jesus the second Adam tells us the necessary antidote.
Some have pointed out the the Christ rejecting Jews had scripture but it did not help them. That is because of Spiritual death which we only know about by having the gift of the scripture.
In reality it is more of a combination of word and Spirit that God has wed together . The fact remains however the the word of God is the essential plumbline.Amos7:7-9.
Peter continues in2:2-3 saying desire the pure milk of the word that you may grow.
Jesus had already taught that the scripture was the main means and core of our sanctification.jn17:17..sanctify them through thy word,thy word is truth.
The Spirit uses the word of God written
If scripture was not given it would not be happening, That is why 1 cor2 is written.
As AWPink pointed out above,new birth, Spirit essential for us to welcome scripture. Natural men Cannot.
All the sign gifts in Acts were done to promote and credential the scriptures as the word of God. Acts 2:22-47,3:11-26,acts4:3-4 4:16-33

Ac5:1-14
6:7...and the word of God spread
14:3..the Lordwho was bearing witness to the word.
There will be much more,this is just a scriptural introduction.

 

Did you read post number 90?

 

How does he do that Y1.?
Did you hear an audible voice?
How do you know the Holy Spirit reveals things?
How do you know there is a Holy Spirit?
..how about answering what you have been asked before more mindless tweets.