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The Pursuit of Knowledge

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  • A. Elshout

Christians cannot pursue knowledge for the sake of knowledge. The goal of pursuing knowledge is God. Based on this conviction the article explains how knowledge should be pursued by Christians.

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Reasonable Limits Reason, a Great Gift, Nevertheless is Imperfect

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  • Peter Barnes

Faith is not against reason. Understanding God to be the source of knowledge, and taking into account the fall of man and the impact it has on his reasoning, this article shows that faith is in harmony with reason and at times beyond it.

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"Wisdom" and "Knowledge" in 1 Corinthians

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  • E. Earle Ellis

The concepts of wisdom and knowledge in 1 Corinthians have been studied from two general approaches. One approach derives the apostle Paul's usage from nonmythological understanding of the concepts in the Old Testament and later Judaism. The second approach sees an influence of mythological origins that may or may not have been mediated through Judaism.

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The Meaning of "Epignosis"

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  • Robert E. Picirilli

How is the Greek word "epignosis" (knowledge) used in 2 Peter? This article considers the important function of the word in the letter, and thus the importance of understanding its meaning in that context.

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The Relevancy of Scripture

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  • Paul Woolley

This article investigates the relevancy of Scripture. It addresses the question regarding what kind of knowledge the Bible provides. The author suggests three of these kinds of knowledge: first, conceptual knowledge of God and the principles that control the relationship between him and his creation; second, directional knowledge in matters of experience and conduct; and third, knowledge of the basis for devotional meditation. The article also handles the matter of the clarity of Scripture.

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Knowledge: True Knowledge of God Comes through Faith

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  • J. I. Packer

Christian knowledge of God is intellectual, volitional, and moral. This knowledge comes through faith, and it is different from the knowledge of Gnosticism. This is what the article explains.

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Developing Healthy Spiritual Growth - Spiritual Growth in Knowledge

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This book discusses spiritual growth with the foundation of Colossians 1:9-10. Christians are called to grow spiritually in knowledge, practice and experience. In this chapter, the author focuses on growing in knowledge.

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Ecclesiastes 1:12-16 - The Burden of Wisdom

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  • Thomas C. Miersma

Exploring Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, this article shows why true knowledge brings sorrow. True biblical wisdom gives understanding about the nature of life in this world, revealing that this world is lying in the midst of death. However, this is a healthy sorrow, since it leads one to search for life in Christ to escape the death of this life.

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How Do You Know?

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  • Mike Malone

Christian knowledge centers around the trustworthiness of scripture as it testifies about Christ as a historical event.

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Why We Believe in God

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  • Alan D. Strange

This article is about why we believe in God; namely, because he has revealed himself to us in creation and in Scripture. Belief in God makes knowledge possible and allows us to make sense of the world. Believing in God is rational, because not believing in God renders everything meaningless.

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We Know... We Know...

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  • John Cromarty

1 John provides Christians with assurance by pointing them to the certainty of their faith through their knowledge of God.

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Saving Knowledge

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  • Donald S. Fortner

In order for one to be saved, one must possess a saving knowledge. This is a knowledge that is rooted in the heart in response to the truth of the gospel, leading to faith in Christ. Salvation is knowing the Father and the Son in their character.

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God of the "Whats" and the "Hows"

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  • K. Scott Oliphint

This article discusses an objection raised against covenantal apologetics. This objection against covenantal apologetics is found in the distinction between epistemology and ontology, and focuses on the issue of the basis of knowledge. This is the first of three articles discussing this objection.

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The Epistemology of Pascal's Wager: A Christian Presuppositional Argument

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  • Joel Esala

Looking at the epistemology of Pascal, this article shows how Pascal understood knowledge to function in relation to the faculties of man - body, mind and heart. Pascal exposed the limits of knowledge, and believed that man's rejection of God is rooted in the heart. The ability of man to know God is dependant on the revelation of God. The author of this article argues that Pascal system is worth emulating.

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What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?

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  • Frederika G. Oosterhoff

This article is about the purpose of education and the importance of knowledge in education. It also looks at Christian education and non-christian knowledge (secular knowledge).

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Christ – Our Starting Point

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  • William D. Dennison

This article looks at the starting point of knowledge and truth, Jesus Christ. It also discusses evil and our environment, the autonomy of man, the Pelagian viewpoint of sin, and the antithesis in this world. Romans 1:25 is an important passage in this article.

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Christian versus Humanistic Education

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  • Neal Frey

This article looks at knowledge: Christ-centered knowledge, humanistic knowledge and the so-called neutral knowledge and what this means for education.

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Getting the Basics of Education

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  • Lee Johnson

We must always be in the process of education: growing in wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

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Biblical Inerrancy as a Practical Issue Today

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  • Paul Wells

This article is about inerrancy as a form of Biblical authority, and its relation to Christian truth in general. The author discusses alleged errors in the Bible, truth, Christian knowledge, the character of God, and the humanity of man in Biblical authority.

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How Much Did Jesus Christ Know?

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article is about the human nature of Jesus Christ, and the comprehensive knowledge Jesus had about his task and the future of this world. But there were also things that he had to learn and did not know. This article looks at the question: How much did Jesus Christ know?

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Studying Reality at the Secular University

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  • Jakob Geertsema

This article is about studying the truth of God, and the relation of the Word of God and science. The author also talks about studying at a secular university, finding real knowledge as student, and creation and modern science.

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No Need for a Second Service?

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  • Ferdinand J. Bijzet

This article on the second worship service, also discusses Mark 4:24-25 and the desire for knowledge of God.

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A Personal Relationship with Jesus

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article is about our personal relationship with Jesus Christ: personal knowledge and this relationship with Jesus, and doctrine and our relationship with Jesus.

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Our Pursuit of Knowledge: Is it Proper?

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article is about true knowledge, and the relation of knowledge and love.

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1 Corinthians 13:8-13 - Eschatology or Canon?

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  • J. Boersma

Does 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 refer to the future things or to cessation of new revelation? This article looks at the believer and partial knowledge, and the gifts of the Spirit and knowledge and love.

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I Hate my Generation

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  • Shane Rosenthal

This article is about our desire for entertainment and our lack of reading and knowledge today.

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In Him Are Hid All the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge

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  • John Piper

The most important thing that can be said of Jesus' wisdom and knowledge is that he knows God perfectly. Our knowledge of the Father depends wholly on the wisdom found in Jesus.

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The Christian Mind

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  • John H. Armstrong

This article is about the Christian mind and knowledge. Christianity is a religion of head and heart, but nowadays there is very little focus on the intellect and truth as a part of faith.

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