. What is a worldview? “A worldview, is a response of our heart or inner being; our intellect, emotion or will. It is the total framework we bring to decision-making” (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011, p.51). The way Christians should behave in direct correlation with the teachings of Jesus is to how we should live our lives. Responsible Christians should act as everything they do matters in their worldviews. There are Christians who do not act consistently to what their worldview is. First lets go back in time to Genesis 1:1 (ESV Bible) shows God creating the heavens and the earth. God is the infinite, personal, sovereign and good being who created the universe. Isaiah 45:18 (ESV Bible) describes how God created the heavens and formed the earth …show more content…
What your parents believe, and their worldview will most undoubtedly be the basis for your worldview. From what people will allow to let their kids watch on TV. The average child watches murders and acts of violence by the end of elementary school at a young age to the constant bombardment of sex and violence. As Christians it is our job and role to protect our kids from all of this until kids reach a certain age to were they understand and know from right and wrong. An individual’s worldview is shaped from an early age, and it can either become fortified with age or can be evolved. As we grow we can either stand fast in our worldview, in our beliefs as Christians, or we can adapt and be molded by what we see and experience in the world. I grew up in the church like many children. I went through the motions, was baptized, received my confirmation and went to church often. I lived according to the Bible. I was going to school with kids that chew tobacco, drank, and had sex with girls. I chose not to live that life. Although I struggled internally with my own spirituality because of the body wanted to be cool and followed the world I knew it was wrong. I wanted to stay out of trouble. My parents taught me from right and wrong. There were girls that wanted to have sex with me but I chose not to. Tobacco and drinking just did not thrill me. I look on it as a
I grew up in a church much like most children in Louisiana. As I became older I began to worry. The church taught that homosexuality is an abomination, and that I would burn in hell forever. Well, I panicked, such as any child who questions their sexuality would. Being the
What is a worldview? A worldview is an idea or thought that manifest in our brain but is originated from how we perceive and feel towards events that happen during our life. The opinions we express outwardly in action disseminates to others with whom we surround ourselves with, and vise versa. Collectively we take in worldviews and judge them to our own view, and settle on a conscious agreement to what we hold to be truth.
Worldview is how you view certain views from a certain perspective, such as a Christian worldview would be how you view certain views from a Christian perspective. Everything in life is affected by worldview and everyone has one. As Christians, our worldview is using the Bible for our starting on our views. An example of a worldview is, according to the article “What is a Christian Worldview?”, “Christianity as taught in the Bible is itself a worldview.” 77 words.
If you still don’t know what your worldview is the most reasonable thing to do is to learn about the most influential worldviews to see if you match any of them or are
The essay, “A Christian World View,” by Mickenzie Neely seeks to address some major themes that pertain to a Christian worldview. The essay, in summary, states that “serving others, accepting and giving grace, sacrifice, and justice are all essential to living for Christ.” This essay was presented in a way in which she used facts and scriptures from the Bible to support her point. This paper will analysis Neely’s main arguments and will evaluate my opinion of her writing. The main topics that apply to my Christian worldview are love, service, grace and forgiving.
The Christian worldview is centered on the Gospel and places their beliefs in the essential teachings of the Trinity, the deity of Jesus Christ, and Jesus’ resurrection from the dead (DiVincenzo, 2015). This paper will explain who God is and what he created, what our purpose and nature is as humans, who Jesus was and what he did while on earth, how God plans to bring his people back into the right relationship with himself, and as a Christian how one is to live their life with an analysis of the Christian worldview.
All people have a worldview based on personal beliefs that form their reality and what they feel is meaningful in life. I am a Christian with a biblical worldview, which is based on the word of God. My faith in Jesus as my savior is what drives the meaning of who I am and the importance of life. The Book of Romans 1-8 provides the word of God and answers questions about how Christians can live a righteous life for our savior Jesus Christ.
Christianity has been around for about 2000 years (The First Christianity, 2009). Even though it has been around for a long period of time, there is still are many people who question someone who has a Christian worldview. Some questions that come up are: Who is God? As humans what is our purpose in life? Who was Jesus? In this paper we will explore how an individual with a Christian worldview views God, humanity, Jesus and restoration.
In contemplation to the question what is a worldview and response to the questions that Dr. Henderson proposes in the presentation, I realize that with each person there could be innumerable answers. However, through my personal introspection, I contend that while society, culture and educational formation does play a significant role in forming our worldview, the major constructs of our worldview comes from our parents, community and the media until we begin to form our own be they biblical or remain based on a secular point of view.
the gap that existed between man and God because of sin, has been bridged. His precious blood that was shed on the cross wiped away all our sins. Furthermore, the death of Christ means humanity received grace; “grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” According to John the Baptist in John 1:18, know one has set eyes on the Father, but through Jesus Christ, who is in close relation with God the Father, has made Him known.
It all depends on the glasses. Every lens gives a different view of the world, different colors, and different textures. Everything encountered can either be displayed perfectly or distorted. Sometimes things can seem foggy or blurry and other times crystal clear. Worldview can be compared to a pair of glasses. It defines how people see religion, culture, tradition, and life. It is the Father of beliefs, and starter of wars. It is our conscious and our decision maker. A worldview, whether admitted or not, effects and shapes each and every person. James W. Sire gives a precise definition in his book The Universe Next Door, saying, “A world view is a set of presuppositions (or assumptions) which we hold (consciously or subconsciously) about the basic makeup of our world” (pg.17). To qualify a worldview a livable belief, it must first answer seven basic questions. (1) What is the ultimate reality? (2) What is the nature of external Reality? (3) What is a human being? (4) What happens to a person at death? (5) Why is it possible to know anything at all? (6) How do we know what is right and wrong (morality)? (7) What is the meaning of human history? (8) What are the core commitments that are consistent with this worldview? All major worldviews attempt to provide an answer to these questions of human existence and the reason we are here. Christians need to understand how to apply the questions to not only our own worldview, but also the worldview of others. Only when one begins to understand the basis of another worldview can Christians begin to minister with understanding to the people of that belief. So now let us put on our lenses and explore a worldview that has existed through the pages of history. Let ...
All people have a worldview that is based on personal beliefs forming their reality and what they feel is meaningful in life. I am a Christian of faith that has a biblical worldview, which is based on the word of God. The Book of Romans 1-8 provides the word of God and answers for how Christians can live a righteous life for our savior Jesus Christ.
Although we may not all see eye to eye, we all still have our own worldview. The central idea of a worldview is to be the different beliefs that is an understanding of how we see the world around us. It will be understood by how a person feels about different emotions and ideas that are encountered on a daily basis. A worldview is a response of our heart or inner being: our intellect, emotion and will. (Weider, Gutierrez,59) We create our own personal worldview based on things we believe are true and norms to society. A worldview perspective shapes, influences, and generally directs a person's entire life. (Samples 2007)
Viewing the world and its concepts through a biblical perspective provides the Christian with a secure and time-proven guideline to measure and evaluate all situations, concepts, and information. In understanding and applying biblical concepts in life situations, we can be certain that our decision-making processes are sound, based on the true words of Christ. “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all generously and without reproach; and it will be given to him” – James 1:5 (Complete Jewish Bible).
Culture has a huge impact on our views. Some people accept others worldviews. I believe they can change with time and what we endure. I believe that we can strongly have a view and then in moments it can change depending on the story we hear and or see. The major tool of construction is through scripture. According to the book “Hidden Worldviews” the tools are: Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience. (Wilkens & Stanford, 2009, Chapter 11) I believe that we must choose carefully who is influencing our worldview decisions. It is vital to consider the motivation and sources: news sources, role models, scientific and religious organizations, employers, schools and etc. Following God’s story is very challenging and we all make mistakes regarding choices we make and thoughts we feel. The authors of this book “Hidden Worldviews” believe it is the entire person, evolving in a story like scenario involving life experiences and other story-like features.(Wilkens & Stanford, 2009, Chapter 1) Educating ourselves with the Bible is a way I think we can help our worldview. As a hospice nurse, I have seen in 20 years that everyone wants to have a purpose. The want a legacy and wish they would have focused more on time verses they were