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Worldview
Robert Rooks
Liberty University
6/3/2017
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PART I
WORLDVIEW
Worldview refers to the set of theories concerning elemental features of reality which
influence and ground all individual’s thinking, perception, doing, and knowing (Baniszewski,
2016). It also refers to one’s philosophy, mindset, or outlook of life. Biblical worldview denotes
the structure of beliefs and ideas through which a Christian person, culture or group perceives
and interprets the world and interacts with it (Moreland, & Craig, 2004).
PART II
The Question of Origin – How did life begin? How did mankind come into existence?
The question of origin concerns, how life began and how mankind came into being. In
compliance with the Biblical Worldview, every feature was created by God. Genesis 1:1 asserts
that He created the heavens and the earth (Moreland, & Craig, 2004). Further, John 1:3 also
claims that all living and non-living features of nature were made through Him. God the Father,
God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are the different personalities of God that constituted
towards the accomplishment of creation.
The Question of Identity – What does it mean to be human? Are humans more important
than animals?
In accordance with the Biblical Worldview, God paused and created man. Regarding all
other aspects of creation, it is the man that was given the desired attention. God spoke everything
else into reality apart from man (Huffman, 2011). According to Genesis 2:7, He partook a more
active approach, creating mankind from the earth and breathing life right into his body. Hence
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man was created in His image and likeness above all other earthly animals (Baniszewski, 2016).
Moreover, irrespective of the fact that God treasures mankind, He entitled mankind with the
authority to guard and steward other living creatures.
The Question of Meaning/Purpose – Why does mankind exist? Why do I exist?
Christianity is grounded on the foundation that every human being was created for a
purpose. Ephesians 1:14 expresses that God chose humans in Him prior to creation. Further,
Ephesians 2:10 proclaims that humans are God’s masterpiece and He wants us to think and act
by performing moral conducts He had planned for us (Moreland, & Craig, 2004). Every
individual was uniquely created with diverse abilities and talents gained through spiritual gifts.
Mankind exists to fulfill God’s passion and treasure through humans practicing sound morals and
glorifying His wonderful providence.
The Question of Morality – What is meant by right and wrong? How should I live?
God is perfectly Holy in His deeds and in His very true nature. Since man was created in
His image and likeness, then all are moral beings. This common morality bases the fact that each
being understands the notion of right or wrong basing on the feeling of being wronged by
another individual (Moreland, & Craig, 2004). There exists superior moral ethics and codes that
base from basic moral beliefs imparted within being and constituted as desirable by the society
and God Himself. Sin defines wrongdoing, in the scripture Adam committed sin and upon that is
where penalization of all mankind sin deters us from practicing undesirable habits or activities.
The Question of Destiny – Is there life after death? What will happen to me when I die?
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With regards to Biblical Worldview, mankind’s destiny after death leads to two
destinations. Foremost, Revelations 20:1-7 illustrates that those individuals who choose to do
good, hose who proactively accept the gifts of salvation and redemption, would witness heaven.
However, the remaining humanity or mankind who are insolent to the scripture and the offer of
salvation would be eternally alienated from God, and would forever suffer in Hell. Hence, one
man’s destiny after death depends on individual conducts in relation to religion, the Scripture,
and common being.
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Finally, the biblical worldview perspective requires one to interact peacefully and
constructively with other inclusive human beings. It is immoral and unreasonable to treat other
people with discrimination or separation (Huffman, 2011). God wants everybody to be a friend’s
keeper and act in defense and respect towards all other beings desires and commitments.
Moreover, concerning non-human creation and the entire environment, it is essential that one
acts in manners that incline to preserve nature since non-human nature provides for mankind
elemental life sustenance aspects like food and water. All aspects of nature do coexist and it is
from the non-human creations that mankind bases survival.
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References
Baniszewski, D. (2016). A Causal-Comparative Analysis of Biblical Worldview Among Graduate
Students Based on Christian School Attendance.
Huffman, D. S. (2011). Christian Contours: How a Biblical worldview shapes the mind and
heart. Grand Rapids, Mich: Kregel Publications
Moreland, J. P., & Craig, W. L. (2004). Philosophical foundations for a Christian worldview.
Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press.
