churches on propositional truths.19 The very common use of the Old Testament in the New Testament speaks to this point: they sought to base their understanding on the Bible, the Word of God. Second, knowledge comes from other Christians who model the truth. This may be seen in the statements to “follow me,”20 follow the example of other Christians,21 and follow the leaders who have gone before.22 Those who live the truth in the presence of others make knowledge tangible and relevant for those who
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