Hi Ryan,
First, I think that there is a difference between having knowledge of someone and actually knowing them. All those who are called may have knowledge of Jesus and the truths of the Scriptures. They may even believe many of the truths expounded upon by Ray here at bibletruths. However, unless one comes to really know Jesus, to truly have a relationship with Him, not only as our elder brother and our King, but also as a true friend, then the knowledge of all these truths doesn't amount to a hill of beans.
That said -- many certainly have a knowledge of God and Christ in this mortal flesh. There are some, like Ray, who have been given more knowledge than others. However, whatever knowledge of Jesus we may have now pales in comparison to what we will know when we see Him face to face. Perhaps this verse can give you more insight into your question.
1 Corinthians 13:12 for we see now through a mirror obscurely, and then face to face; now I know in part, and then I shall fully know, as also I was known;
Even if Jesus, who is one with the Father, says one has life aionios now, it is only because He already knows those who are His and can call those things which be not as though they were.
Romans 4:17 ...even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
God knows who his chosen are, and He will make sure that they keep their eyes only on Him and listen only to His voice. In that sense, they already have life aionios, because they are truly alive in the Spirit, even though their flesh will most likely die.
Hopefully that makes sense. Perhaps others can give you a better answer.
Eric
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