Running head: WORLDVIEW 1
Worldview Paper
Bobby G. Gordon
Liberty University
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Worldview Paper
Part I
What is a worldview?
A worldview is one’s ideology of life, the very essence of life around them. It is the absolute
groundwork for all decision making in a person’s life. An individual’s worldview is how they
observe the world around them and how they relate and answer the issues of life. Everyone has a
worldview whether they purposely know it or not. It is what spurs us to make our daily choices
and how we behave to situations in life. (word count – 81)
Part II
Origin
The Question of Origin in the Christian worldview simply states that God created everything.
This is backed up in the Bible by Genesis 1:1. God is the creator of all things. Also, The science
of “information theory” confirms that first statement of the Bible, “In the beginning God created.
. . .” (Ham & McKeever, 2011, para. 7) Throughout the Bible, worldviews are addressed with
each one convincing that God and only God is the giver of life to all creation.
Identity
The Question of Identity explains that we are an extraordinary work of God and henceforth made
to lead and watch over the animals. However, animals are not worshipped, it is our authority
given to us by God to care for them in order to reap the benefits from them such as food and to
care for them.
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Meaning/Purpose
The Questions of Meaning and Purpose are some of the most important questions a person seeks
to find, the reason for why am I here. Weider and Gutierrez state that “The answers to these
questions have enormous implications for our lives and how we perceive ourselves and others.”
(p. 68) In theism, the purpose of man is to have a relationship with God although through
different paths. Christians believe to seek the Father their path must go through the Son (Jesus
Christ). John 14:6 (ESV) tells us “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through me”
Morality
The Question of Morality is simply knowing right from wrong. We as a mankind are all born
sinners trying to get to heaven. We are taught all through the Bible what should or should not be
done. However, during Jesus’ time he shows us not only through His teachings but through the
way He lived how we are supposed to carry ourselves. As Christians who recognize the truth of
God’s law, we must dedicate our lives to obeying it. (Christian Ethics, para. 11)
Destiny
In our worldview as Christians, the Question of Destiny boils down to heaven or hell and where
do you want to spend your eternity. We know through the scriptures that the only way to find
peace in heaven is through Jesus Christ, however it is not a simple as praying a prayer. In, order
to truly make you destiny heaven one must truly accept the love of Christ, knowing that he died
for your sins but resurrected three days later. Only then may you solidify your destiny and
accept your place in heaven. (word count – 425)
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Part III
When it comes to treating, and speaking to others on a daily basis I always try to fall back
on the scriptures specifically John 15:12 and Luke 6:31. And I do fail at times, but that is when I
feel God’s grace the most it is almost like He says okay get up let’s try harder next time.
Well I am not sure about a future career cause I probably will not start a new one, but I
can elaborate on my career I finished. I joined the Armed Forces when I was a senior in high
school, I did it because I wanted to serve my country and my God. No, I did not do it perfectly
but what I did was the best I could. With honor, duty, respect, courage, and morals.
(word count – 134)
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References
Christian Ethics. (n.d.). Retrieved February 6, 2017, from
http://www.allaboutworldview.org/christian-ethics.htm
Ham, K., & McKeever, S. (2011). What Is a Biblical Worldview? | Answers in Genesis.
Retrieved February 6, 2017, from https://answersingenesis.org/the-word-of-god/what-
is- a-biblical-worldview/
Weider, L., & Gutierrez, B. (2014). Finding your worldview: Thinking Christianly about the
world. Nashville, TN: Lifeway Church Resources.
