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Biblical Worldview Pre-Assignment
Write a 100 word paragraph response to each of the following questions. Support views with Scripture.
What is the basis for reality? Does God exist?
The basis of reality is that which exists in Heaven and is here on Earth. It is the authentic truth of what we are experiencing and
moving through that has been unlocked since the beginning of time yet renewed with Jesus as He has risen. Reality by definition is the
totality of all things, structures (actual and conceptual), events (past and present), and phenomena, whether observable or not. The
Word says in Colossians 3:1 “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where
Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand.” With our new lives and sight provided to us through God, we are able to see that
which is real in God’s Kingdom. The Word also states that God has no beginning, or no end and He is the Creator of the Heavens and
the Earth, therefore by the definition of reality, there is no existence without Him. He exists in all of time as He is the God who is, was
and is to come. And the Spirit realm is something that although we all have access to we do not all choose to observe. God’s existence
is so permanent in every part of what is real that often times even those who may not know Him personally reach out to Him for
clarity, guidance, and peace. People often look to something greater than themselves because the Spirit that lives within us knows that
we belong to something greater than ourselves and so no matter what name they choose to call Him by everyone is seeking Him.
What is the basis for truth?
Plato suggests that a belief is true if there exists an appropriate entity, a fact to which it corresponds. If there is no such entity, the
belief is false. This would suggest that Truth and Reality are closely connected as they are both rooted in the concept of structure that
promotes a construct or structure in which things exist. Truth is based on empirical evidence, which means truth is based on
experiences and observations about the external world. It can give the appearance of fluidity as one experience laid next to another can
seem different, however, the realities of the experience can be true to the individual. Jesus said “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth
shall make you free.” (John 8:32) John 16:13 says “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will
not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” The Lord has a truth that is and will
be unveiled to us which includes the Truth within the experiences that we have. One does not experience pregnancy the same, or an
argument, or God. Yet there is a truth that resides in all these experiences that is enlightened to and sometimes that which is on the top
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which is face value is not always what is truth. Because there are truth’s that are factual yet inherently incorrect due to a deeper truth.
That is where we lean on God to bring the truth if the matter to the forefront so that we can have the clarity and peace that comes with
walking in Truth.
What values should anchor life decisions?
Values that should anchor life decisions are first and foremost we are moving in love. Romans 12:9-10 states that “Love must be
sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” When
making decisions, having love at the root is very important because with it comes kindness, and patience, love suffers long, it does not
envy or puff itself up, thinks no evil, and does not rejoice in iniquity. Rather it rejoices in Truth, believes all things, and hopes all
things; Love never fails. Seeking to serve in obedience and seeking God’s peace. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15) Seeking God in all we do helps to ensure that we
are staying on the correct course and as a part of the bride is imperative that we are all yielded vessels to His will. We should also look
to keep truth/ honesty at the heart of it all as that is what governs our consciousness, the more transparent we are with the Lord about
our desires and struggles the easier it is to see clearly when things are presented to us and to hear swiftly before speaking and making
rash decisions. These values of honesty, remaining in a state of loving others, and being a yielded vessel are huge anchors that not
only things that keep us solid in decision-making but on the narrow path as followers of Christ.
What is the purpose for education, based on your answers to the first three questions?
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The purpose of education is to help build up our knowledge so that we are not left in the dark. Man in the Garden had access to infinite
Wisdom and was only unable to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil but there is nothing in the Word that states there
was no other type of knowledge available to us. God had Lady Wisdom with Him when He was creating Earth and Man so education
is very important to God because why have Wisdom near if obtaining insight would be of no use to us? Also, the purpose of education
is to aid in the expansion of the revelations that God gives us, if we know nothing of Him, the World He created, or his witty
inventions or ideals then how would we get to know Him? God even says to study to show yourself approved and to test the Spirit by
the Spirit so if we are not gaining new information and learning about various things then how would we know the Truth of things,
what testing would we give a Spirit that tries us, I mean God is such a vast God we need education just to tap into the surface of who
He is and What He is doing upon the Earth. Education is a tool, a weapon that helps man not be so susceptible to some of the tricks of
the enemy because as we mature and become more educated it becomes harder for evil to flash in our faces and we not recognize it as
evil. So it is all about exposing ourselves to as much truth as possible so that we understand how to operate in our reality.
From the purpose for education paragraphs above, develop your own philosophical chart below.
Purpose of School:
as an institutional
learning environment
Learner:
Basic Nature of the
Learner and Role of
the Learner in the
Learning Process
Teacher:
Role in the
Instructional
Process
Curriculum:
Purpose and Content
Methods:
Best means to reach the
learner
The purpose of school
is to create an
environment of like-
minded individuals
who although should
always have individual
rights benefit from
experiencing certain
aspects of
fellowshipping with
others. It is a place
where both young and
older minds alike can
The nature of the
learner is evolving
but it is to be
curious and
engaged in
whatever aspect of
life they feel needs
the most attention at
that time. It is the
role of the learner to
avail themselves to
be stewards of what
is being poured out
The role of the
teacher is to be a
resource hub for
extended learning.
They are to be a
light that shines on
material a tour
guide introducing
students to things
they had never
even knew existed,
They are to be
enthusiast and
The purpose of
curriculum is to
create an outline that
allows teachers to
use their
imaginations without
having to try to
break the mold. The
content is to help be
a tool to get students
minds working to
understand that
which they are
Engaging in Student- led
learning when you allow
students to lead the way the
outcome is usually so much
greater.
Necessity Meeting- meeting
students where they are and then
building content around
addressing that shows advocacy
and assist students in trusting
while receiving what they need
to be engaged and more
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be tested and molded
and pushed to come
out greater than they
were before. It is a
breeding ground for
innovation and
creativity.
to them and to study
and go beyond what
is brought forth to
them to uncover
things for
themselves.
lovers of learning
and knowledge
maintaining the
humble seat of
student as well as
they are in a place
where young
minds closer to
God are constantly
reminding them of
what it means to
live in the
simplicity of life.
presenting to others. attentive students
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