This course has been a bit intriguing thus far. a Much like course 700 and a few of
those modules studied, we again find ourselves going in-depth in regards to
Biblical worldview and truth finding. a In short the book details creation, the fall
and the reclamation by the creator who is Jesus Christ, which forms the
foundation of our Biblical worldview (Wolters, 2005). a This foundation for us, as
Christian researchers, is so pivotal and vital to our framework of our research.
The way that I will apply Wolters' discussion of the Grand narrative to my
research area of Suicide/Suicide Prevention is to first recognize that we live in a
fallen world. a Scripture states, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of
God" (Romans 3:23, KJV). a The population that I will work with for my research
will be veterans that have endured the harshest environments, seen situations that
are of the unthinkable, many with ensuing PTSD, and also experienced a myriad of
emotions for a common goal. a My studies have led me to this point because of
my Godson, now 30 years old, that served in the United States Army and
experienced three personal space suicide completions and tells the most gory
details of those experiences. The second reason is my cousin who has tried to
complete suicide three separate times, each attempt being closer to success than
the attempt before. a a So I envision my research first recognizing the fall, but then
the reclamation by Jesus Christ. Hope in Christ provides redemption for this fallen
world. a Scripture states "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the
Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end" (Jeremiah
29:11, KJV)
References
Jeremiah 29:11. The Holy Bible. a King James Version
Romans 3:23. The Holy Bible. a King James Version.
Wolters, A. M. (2005). Creation regained: Biblical basics for a reformational
worldview. (2nd ed.). William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
