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Epistemology and Worldview
January 18th, 2024
Discussion Board #2
Read Genesis chapters 1-3 - personal Bible or can be found here: https://www.biblegateway.
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com/
1. Write a post showing how these passages articulate an Christian or Biblical epistemology
The Missional Relevance of Genesis 1
–3
: Pierre Gilbert
The evangelist's craft includes assisting in the supernatural birth of new Christ-followers and providing them with instruction. 1) There is a secret and "science" component to both assign-
ments. In order to effectively share the gospel and lead a person to a state of choice, a contempo-
rary skill set must be put in place. This includes exegeting a culture, establishing and maintaining
relationships, creating bridges between the gospel and people, and leading a person into a per-
sonal encounter with Jesus Christ. A large deficiency in any of these activities can possibly actu-
ally hamper the evangelist's viability. Evangelists should remember how important it is to focus their efforts on the subject of perspective. A few elements of secrecy are also included in the minister's endeavor. The most important of these is human freedom of thinking, or the ability of an individual to accept or reject the invitation to establish a relationship with Christ. 3. An addi-
tional element is the Holy Spirit, who is the only one capable of evoking a need for and recep-
tiveness to the person of Christ. The minister's creations are ineffective without the Spirit's assis-
tance and a consistent reliance on him (John 15:26
–27; 16:8–
11.13). In addition, the apprentice-
ship cycle is both a science and a secret. Because it entails sending a certain kind of data, it is
science. It is a secret that apprenticeship is about significant transformation, which is also {50} reliant on the Spirit's intervention and the individual's openness to change. The foundation of both effort and apprenticeship is the transmission of propositional truth, which includes Christian
precept and the essential elements of the scriptural worldview. 4) Although there is no absolute opposition between Christian doctrine and viewpoints that belong in a discussion of viewpoints, I
will focus on the last point in order to explain the reasons for writing this piece. As a starting point for this discussion, I will examine the concept of a scriptural perspective by looking over the creation story that is supported by Genesis 1-3. 5). At that point, I will provide a few brief thoughts on the potential relevance of this discussion, first for traditional societies where belief in witchcraft and spirits is typical of the conviction framework and, second, for modern societies where mainstream quality is the norm. A perspective is the applied edge of reference that enables
people to define reality and evaluate the veracity of their experiences. 7. It creates, consciously or unconsciously, a certain perception of reality, especially in relation to the cosmos, humanity, heavens, and the relationship between these three rings. A perspective will, by definition, be rea-
sonable, self-confirming, and self-predictable; whether or not this is a true reflection of reality is a different story altogether. For those who accept it, at the very least, a particular viewpoint is re-
ality. This explains why discussions over perspective difficulties can get so really severe. This also explains why the most horrific military conflicts of the last century and a half have been and
will continue to be grounded in philosophical ideals. Genesis 1-3 is rather certain about the kinds
of challenges it addresses, which is somewhat consistent with a genesis account. For instance, it makes no mention of the custom, conciliatory, or moral regulations mentioned in Leviticus and Numbers, nor does it provide clear information about the conciliatory framework in accordance with them. There are no exhortations to be kind and understanding to the underprivileged and de-
fenseless. Although it's not always the case that contract requirements are irrelevant to a discus-
sion of viewpoints, these concerns are especially clear when it comes to instructions completed in relation to Israel's experiences. Though many of the claims made by the account provide fresh perspectives on a wide range of social concerns, when everything is said and done, there aren't many clear-cut conclusions. The purpose of the creation story was to provide rudimentary under-
standing of the underlying principles of the real world's design. As well as offering the intellec-
tual DNA to the remainder of Scripture, the creation narrative was designed to give the essential establishment to permit the Hebrews to migrate effectively from Baalism to Yahwism. There-
fore, it follows that this foundational information may also address the most important premise to
ensure a strong transition from agnosticism to Christianity, in whatever form it may take! A DIF-
FERENT POINT OF VIEW: If the genesis myth found in the Bible was really meant to present an alternative viewpoint, we must identify the issue it was up against. Based on the evidence gathered from the book of Exodus, it appears that during their nearly 400-year captivity in Egypt,
the Hebrew slaves devoured important elements of the Mesopotamian mythology. 1Although many aspects of the Mesopotamian viewpoint can be deduced from a variety of abstract classifi-
cations, they can be quickly separated from traditional wisdom. The Atrahasis and the Enuma El-
ish are the two most well-known creation tales from the Ancient Near East. 17 These tales sup-
port the idea that the universe was created with conflict, violence, and struggle in mind. In the as-
sistance of the divine, people were viewed as slaves. Beyond their purpose of creation, they lacked any intrinsic sense of self. They would die as slaves since that is how they were created. Generally speaking, the celestial creatures were cunning and erratic. Vulnerability and fear char-
acterized human existence; there was no faith in either this life or the next. Individuals lacked a natural sense of grace and value. The regular Mesopotamian's presence was not very significant.
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