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C. Re-evaluation of the claims based on our understanding of the evidence

D. Conclusions to draw

III. Traditions

See Appendix 16, “Traditions.”

IV. Dialogue and Discussion on the Role of Tradition in Church Planting Movements

Phil. 3.16 (ESV) Only let us hold true to what we have attained.

How does this discussion on tradition illumine or make clearer the New Testament and Nicene theology of the Church as one (biblical identity), holy (shared spirituality), catholic (historic roots and connectivity), and apostolic (representative authority)?

A. Clarification between the facts and the claims

B. Evaluation of the evidence supporting the claims

1. The facts of the matter

2. The teachings of Scripture

C. Re-evaluation of the claims based on our understanding of the evidence

D. Conclusions to draw