your post is a really great read, and summarizes nicely what we have read and
understood of the textbook of Wolters (2005). I am interested to know what your
area of research is, and how that correlates to the Grand Narrative and how you
will view your research through the lends of the Grand Narrative as you approach
your research. Of note in your discussion is the phrase, "it is imperative for
Christians to have a world view that is based on biblical scripture". a I find that this
is very important because we must have a foundation based on Scripture so that
our research will reflect Christ. a a My area of research is suicide and my Biblical
worldview tells me that Christ found a way of redemption through the gift of
Salvation to give us eternal life. Scripture says, "For God so loved the world that
He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish,
but have everlasting life" (John 3:16, KJV). I thoroughly enjoyed reading your
discussion. I concur that parables were/are an effective way for Jesus to get his
readers’ attention. I also think that Jesus was the best teacher because He taught
by example. Jesus’ best lesson was when He led by example. He exemplified how
to live by living His life accordingly. I can recall when Jesus was questioned about
why there would be a need for Him to be baptized when he was without sin. He
replied that everyone was to be baptized. He never excused Himself from the
rules according to the gospel.
As it relates to repetitious behaviors from parables in the bible until recently, the
United States has shares characteristics with Sodom and Gomorrah. Today the
practices of the same lifestyles that brought divine destruction have
resurfaced(Lytton, 2002), beginning with the worldwide promotion of
homosexuality even in the pulpit, gay marriages and participation in parades
celebrating this lifestyle. The biblical instruction that addresses these behaviors
has been ignored. There does not seem to be any fear of a God’s punishment for
disobedience. God plainly states: "I will punish the world for its evil, and the
wicked for their iniquity" (King James Bible, 2008, Isaiah 13:11). The intention of
the story of Sodom and Gomorrah was envisioned to reveal the repercussions of
defiance. If the United States fails to repent of its sinful practices, God’s just
punishment will be enforced just as it was in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah.
References
John. 3:16. The Holy Bible. King James Version.
Wolters, A. M. (2005). Creation regained: Biblical basics for a reformational
worldview. William B. Eerdmans Pub.
