Biblical Worldview

As we look back on history we can see that human beings have made great strides as well as suffered many setbacks in our development of fundamental doctrines and/or beliefs by which we live and view the world. These foundational beliefs have provided the framework for which all civilizations preserve, cooperate, and govern their way of life. Certainly throughout history, the spread of Christian theology and doctrine has been influential in establishing and developing a deeply rooted theistic and biblical worldview foundation; thus being the center of much debate. In light of the various views within Christian theology, we will focus specifically on doctrine that is foundational to the Christian

Today, in modern day living, people are talking about either of the two worldviews, and the importance of that chosen worldview. However, one can choose to live by the principles of a secular worldview or a biblical worldview. This study highlights the distinguishable difference between a secular worldview and a biblical worldview, the incorporation of belief and doctrine, and the theories of vocations and the efforts for living righteously.

When one looks at the world through a Biblical lens, they lay a foundation for becoming an agent of change, standing apart from society and pointing others towards Christ. A truly Biblical worldview is one which results in the believer honoring Christ and clearly set apart from the world. Every worldview has a set of underlying assumptions which influence how one sees the world, and a Biblical worldview is no different. What is different is that these assumptions can be tied back to Christ. This fundamental difference results in those who hold a Biblical worldview being truly separate from the secular world, pointing towards Christ as they live out a life aimed solely at glorifying Him. In Romans 1-8, Paul supplies Christians with a set of assumptions regarding the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and culture, creating the foundation of the transformative Biblical worldview. Each of these leads to modern implications which can be derived from scripture.

Everyone has a Worldview. “A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group.” (1) Some have a Biblical Worldview. A Biblical Worldview is founded on the word of God. It is how a Christian views the world. Both belief systems are equally important to each individual, but there are differences in the way they view the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and culture.

How does being familiar with a biblical worldview help us understand the big picture of God’s design, and how can you apply that understanding to your calling?

“Business ethics is the application of general ethical ideas to business behavior” (Lawrence & Weber, 2017, p. 94) and it’s through these ideas that good, bad, moral, and immoral decisions are made based on the foundation and framework of how we view life. For this reason, our moral compass when based on a biblical worldview should influence how we approach making decisions as it pertains to business ethics (Porter,2013).

1. For atheism to stand it is necessary that there be no God or gods.

A biblical worldview should influence the way I think about, treat, and speak to others on a daily basis because I do not want to go around and degrade everyone that comes into sight. I should always treat others with the upmost respect even if I do not get treated with respect by that individual. I should not always judge others on how they look, speak, or act because I would not like it if someone came up to me and started pointing out every flaw that I had. Matthew 7:12 states “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Therefore, individuals need to be more mindful of their words and actions because an individual can really hurt someone mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Our relationships with other people give a strong sense of what our relationship with God is like. How we interact with people on a daily basis and the relationships that we build goes a long way in showing just how we feel about them. In Romans 1:10 we see that Paul wanted desperately to come to Rome to teach, to interact, to fellowship, and build relationships with the Christians that were there. Just as God wants a personal relationship with His creation we all feel a deep need for relationships with each other. It was not meant for man to go through life on his own without being able to interact with each other. We see the genuine love that Paul displayed toward the people and churches throughout his epistles and it should make us want to have an even stronger relationship with our Creator.

This paper will delve into a greater understanding of the following questions. What is the meaning of Worldview? What is meant by each of the four primary aspects of the Biblical worldview: creation, the fall, redemption and restoration? How does free enterprise comport with or reject creation, the fall, redemption, and restoration? How does socialism comport with or reject creation, the fall, redemption, and restoration? How does progressivism support or reject Biblical Worldview?

The idea of God and His existence has baffled the human race for a very long time. At some point God’s existence was never doubted, for His presence and existence was all around in people’s faith and miracles. As time went on, advancement of modern science has made God come into question. . Once being the all mighty Perfect Being is now the source of lots of doubt. The same Being that was once the certain One without a doubt has now become the most questionable one. God’s followers, His faithful people, have now become unsure.

The concept of God’s existence has most likely crossed everyone’s mind once in their lifetime. For some, God is an integral part of their daily lives. Believers live each day devoting themselves to God and appreciating his blessings. On the other hand, others argue that the concept of “God” is nothing more than a figment of people’s imagination due to lack of physical proof of God’s existence. At some point, even some believers have had their doubts regarding God’s existence simply when prayers go unanswered. However, the concept of God is much larger than believing in Him only when things are going well. Awareness does not mean understanding of who God is or what believing in His existence is all about. In this paper, I will argue that God exists and that He is not a figment of our imagination. I will do so by exploring the writings of Dante in The Inferno and Augustine in Confessions.

Descartes declares that he will only accept ideas that he can absolutely affirm, but accepts the existence of God without adequately proving it. This inadequacy undermines his declared project of defining the world in terms of established ideas. He does not sufficiently prove the idea of God, yet bases so much on it. When he later discusses physical bodies, intellect, and mathematical concepts, the reader cannot forget that everything he writes is based on the shaky foundation of the Christian God, and finds his

The very existence of God is shown through the creation of the world as well as humanity’s belief and conscious knowledge. He is composed of characteristics or called attributes. Attributes are specific characteristics that God possess within Christian theology. God is wise, holy, loving, jealous, merciful, and He is the Trinity which are all key elements to His true meaning. As Christians their most basic religious faith is that God exists; He is the man that is described, preached, and taught about through the Bible. He is a powerful being that created all things with love and hope, who cares about us, and what we do, and is involved in our lives whether we like it or not. His existence contains so much meaning and substances that even the Bible calls those who are non-believers of God an atheistic “fool” (Psalms 14:1). However, whether we are or are not believers of God, He sees everything in advance, foretelling the future of all humanity because it is His will, plan, and purpose. As, a result of this the foreknowledge of God is somewhat of a mystery for individuals, arising theological questions and consequence while trying to understand the full understanding of the foreknowledge of God.

But many need to understand that the Bible appeals to our senses to determine if God exist. For example Jesus encouraged Philip to see God, according to the Bible in John 14:6-9 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth and the life, no one comes to the father but through Me. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him and have seen Him”. Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us (KJV)”.