Topic > Spreading Christian Knowledge: JP Moreland - 2331

Recovering KnowledgeMoreland is trying to exhort Christians, and the church, to spread the knowledge of God and his practices to non-believers. Moreland (2007) explains that there are three types of knowledge: (a) knowledge of knowledge; (b) propositional knowledge; and (c) know-how (p.120). He explained that knowledge of knowledge is sometimes described as “being directly aware of something” (Moreland, 2007, p.120). He then stated that propositional knowledge is knowing that something is “true on the basis of adequate grounds” (Moreland, 2007, p.120). Moreland (2007) described the last type of knowledge as know-how, which “is the ability to do certain things” (p.120). In this chapter of the book, Moreland defines what knowledge is in our world. The most significant definition is the first, according to which “knowledge does not require certainty” (Moreland, 2007, p.121). He is basically saying that when people believe that certainty is a requirement of knowledge, then they may stop seeking knowledge (Moreland, 2007, p.121). I believe this is significant because discourse between two people involving their opinion is what leads to growth or increase in knowledge. Throughout this chapter, Moreland discusses how a person can recognize that they possess knowledge. Moreland found solutions on how to determine when you know something. The three solutions identified by Moreland (2007) are: (a) skepticism; (b) Methodism; (c) particularism (p. 123-124). He seems to downplay the significance of the Methodist solution by pointing out that the exchange between the skeptic and the Methodist (not the denomination) can lead to a “vicious regress” (Moreland, 2007, p.124). The skeptic will continue to wonder how ... middle of paper ... consoled by his words that it was time to go. We didn't lose faith because of that example, it simply led us to believe that sometimes there is another plan in place. “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap the harvest, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9, NIV).Works CitedBook, T. (2012). Priestly fatherhood. Priest, 68(6), 47-51Briggs, D. (2013). In the age of Oprah, belief in miracles increases. Christian Century, 130(2), 15-16. Gutek, Gerald Lee. Historical and philosophical foundations of education: a biographical introduction. 5th ed. Boston, Massachusetts [ua: Pearson, 2011. Print.Grodi, M.C. (2010). Saint Paul on the times of devotion and fasting. Catholic Response, 24(2), 38.Moreland, J.P. (2007). Kingdom Triangle: Recover the Christian mind, renew the soul, restore the power of the spirit. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan