Alivia Mckoy
Daniel Vinersar
RLGN 104-D18
20 November 2017
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Worldview Paper
Part I
What is worldview?
An individual’s worldview is the lens through which they perceive the world. Their emotions,
intellect, past experiences, and even the people around them shape their perspective on a plethora
of issues. Take, for instance, any of the controversial issues present in society today like abortion.
Each individual’s worldview leads them to make decisions about the morality of the action.
Simply put, a worldview is the “foundation on which we live and move and have our being”
[Wei14].
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Part II
The Question of Origin
The Biblical worldview explains the origins of the life as Creationism. This belief encompasses
the general idea that the world and life as a whole was designed and created out of nothing by a
sovereign God[The17]. This view is clearly articulated in Genesis which claims that God created
heaven and earth before time had even began (Gen. 1:1 ESV). Following that, the text describes
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the six days in which the Father formed and shaped all things including am, His best creation
(Gen. 1:2-31 ESV).
The Question of Identity
When God created the world, He made man to enjoy and care for it. They are unique from every
other creation that God designed. He molded men and women in His own image for His own
glory and gave them dominion over the rest of His creation (Gen. 1:26-28 ESV). The intimacy of
the relationship between God and mankind can be equated to the relationship between parents
and their children[Str09]. Paul even explains that believers are the sons of God in Galatians (Gal.
3:26 ESV).
The Question of Meaning/Purpose
Mankind’s primary purpose is to have a relationship with God. This includes seeking to know
God and loving Him unconditionally (1 Chr. 22:19a ESV). Through their lives, they develop a
close, intimate knowledge of God through Christ[Wei14]. This knowledge of God will bring
about the desire to glorify and praise Him in gratitude of the gifts He has granted them (Isa. 25:1
ESV).
The Question of Morality
In the question of morality, right and wrong are not determined by man’s viewpoint but by God.
The Bible serves as the filter to distinguish between right and wrong. In the story of the Garden,
it is clear to anyone that Adam purposely went against God’s will to eat the fruit he had been told
not to go near (Gen. 3 ESV). Through this, mankind fell into sin, and it became a constant battle
between the desires of the flesh and the spirit. Although it will never be possible for man to reach
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perfection on earth, God still expects them to seek to live a holy life because He Himself is holy
(Matt. 5:48 ESV).
The Question of Destiny
Christians believe there to be two places where one goes after they die: heaven or hell. The place
one is destined to reside in depends entirely on that person’s acceptance of Christ as their Lord
and Savior. Those who believe will enter heaven to live for eternity in the presence of God and
His majesty. There will be no more sin, tears, or death in this paradise (Isa. 25:8 ESV). Those
who do not believe, however, will an entirely different place. The Bible describes a place where
the inhabitants weep and gnash their teeth in pain and anguish and are cut off from God’s
presence (Matt.13:50 ESV). This view is vitally important to the Christian perspective.
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Part III
How might a Biblical worldview influence the way you…
…think about and treat others on a daily basis?
Since God made all of mankind in His image, believers should look at every person as such: an
image-bearer of God. Other people should always be treated with respect and compassion. Jesus
tells the scribes that loving God and your neighbors are the two greatest commandments (Matt.
12:31 ESV). It should be the goal of a believer to serve others so that the love of Christ may be
seen through them.
…decide on a future career (what you will choose and/or how you will carry it out)?
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A Biblical worldview requires one to approach work wholeheartedly and make every attempt to
do well at their job to please God (Col. 3:23 ESV). Because the purpose of mankind is to bring
glory to God, a believer should use every opportunity to showcase diligence and excellence in
whatever field they are called to reveal the goodness of God in their actions.
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Crossing the Academy. Ed. Deane E.D. Downey and Stanley E. Porter. Eugene: Wipf and
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Britannica. Web. 20 November 2017. <https://www.britannica.com/topic/creationism>.
Weider, Lew and Ben Gutierrez. Finding Your Worldview: Thinking Christianly About the World.
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