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World View Essay
A worldview is how one views various aspects of their life based on beliefs, cultures,
religion, or in some cases philosophies. Worldview acts as a lens or filter in our life effecting
how we view it (Weider & Gutierrez, 2014). The choices one makes are effected by a worldview
as well. As a Christian, one establishes a biblical worldview, which is a view of the entire world
based on how God would want us to see it.
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Part II: Articulation of the Biblical/Christian Worldview
In order to establish what type of worldview one may have, there are five different
questions that can be used for this purpose. These questions are the questions of origins, identity,
meanings/purpose, morality, or destiny. A person’s beliefs and worldview will determine how
these questions are answered. The example answers given are based from a Christian worldview
perspective. A solid foundation can be found from a biblical standpoint (Esqueda, 2014).
The Question of Origins
The question of origin is probably one of the most controversial aspects of varying
worldviews. Where humans come from? Were humans created, or did humans evolve? These are
just a few different questions that are answered in the question of origins. The bible tells us in
Genesis 1:1 that we were created by God. John 1:3 also tells us that nothing came into existence
without God.
The Questions if Identity
Identity is also an important aspect of a biblical worldview. One must establish who he or
she is. Genesis 1:27 tells us that man was created in the image of God and that man reigns over
other living creatures. As John 1:12 tells us, we are Gods children. God breathed the breath of
life and in return we have a special purpose.
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The Question of Meaning/Purpose
From a biblical worldview perspective we have a purpose to tell others about God.
Matthew 28:16-20 tells us of what we as believers should do. We are to go spread the gospel of
Christ. We are also to take care of what God created. Numbers 35:33 tells us that we need to take
care of our lands. We share the land God created with others. The bible tells us we should love
our neighbors. We can do this taking into consideration how our treatment of God’s creation may
affect others (Sorley, 2011).
The Question of Morality
Morality is a very big part of establishing a solid biblical worldview. Because man was
created in the image of God, his image should show through our actions. Luke 6:27 – 28 gives a
few examples of the actions that should be portrayed. As Christians we are to love our enemies,
bless them, and also pray for them. Jesus showed love so we are to follow his example. Jesus
was also sinless. We should also strive to avoid sin at all cost. James 4:17 tells us that if we know
good and do not do it, than it is a sin.
The Question of Destiny
The question of destiny is based on where we a person will ultimately end up for eternity.
Where will we spend eternity? From a biblical worldview perspective the ultimate end is either
eternal life in Heaven or Hell. God gave us free will to make our own choices, and according to
Romans 6:23 our ultimate choices determine where we ultimately end up. In John 3:3 the bible
tells us that we must be born again to enter into the kingdom of God. We must ask God to
forgive us and make a change in our lives. This commitment is a choice that we as Christians
must make.
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Part III: Influences of a Biblical Worldview
Worldviews influence a person in many different ways. It make influence how we act,
think, or speak. From a biblical worldview perspective the “filter” should be based on how we
should portray God’s image. We should ask ourselves how we can portray his image in all areas
of our lives. For example, how should we treat others according to a biblical worldview
perspective? Another example is how can show his image through our political convictions or
voting.
Treatment of Others
Matthew 7:12 tells us to treat others the way we would want to be treated. This means we
are to treat everyone with love and respect. The bible gives several scriptures commanding us to
love our neighbor. Jesus practiced love and so should we. As Christians we should be setting an
example in the treatment of others with Christ like behavior. If we do not set a good example
than how will that look from a sinner’s point of view?
Voting
Voting is an important aspect of our lives. A biblical worldview can help us to maintain a
good foundation of beliefs that can help us to decide what we should vote for. For example, are
there moral issues with what is being voted on? Does the Candidates believe in God? These are
areas that should be looked at prior to voting on an issue or for a candidate and our biblical
worldview can help put it into perspective.
References
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Esqueda, O. J. (2014). Biblical worldview: the christian higher education foundation for
learning.GChristian Higher Education,13(2), 91-100.
doi:10.1080/15363759.2014.872495
Sorley, C. (2011). Christ, creation stewardship, and missions: how discipleship into a biblical
worldview on environmental stewardship can transform people and their
land.GInternational Bulletin of Mission Research,35(3), 137-143.
doi:10.1177/239693931103500306
Weider, L., & Gutierrez, B. (2014). Finding your worldview: Thinking Christianly about the
world. Nashville, TN: Lifeway Church Resources. ISBN: 9781932213898.
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