Christian Sayings

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

Nancy Pearcey, American evangelical author, said, “Having a Christian Worldview means being utterly convinced that biblical principles are not only true but also work better in the grit and grime of the real world.” Everyone has a world view whether they are religious or not. A standard Worldview is how people see the world and how humans pertain to it. A Worldview is not only a way people view the world but it can change the world through cultures, countries, and civilizations similarly to how they shape individuals. A Christian Worldview is a view from a religious standpoint and seeing that the world is a sinful place and it is important to try and change that through Gods help. There are children in this world with environments that can damage their belief in Jesus. As having a Christian Worldview, myself I see this and know that there must be something done about it.

Christians are appointed to interpret and understand cultures in order to minister and share the gospel, without discrimination based on gender, race, orientation, religion, or nationality. A Biblical worldview remembers that all people and all cultures were made by God and should be treated

An ungodly, hateful, ruthless place to live for many people. Wars, famine, disease, greed, murder, rape, drug trafficking, child molestation, and more have led to the continual downfall of society. The most prevalent of all is greed. The love of money is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10 NIV). A Christian Worldview could help tremendously with all of these problems. If humankind were to keep God in the center of their lives and follow His teachings every day, the world would be such a better place. Following Christ’s Word helps humanity to care for one another. It instills the importance to be humble, to serve, to love and take care of one another (Hiles & Smith, 2015). The image of God can be seen in those who follow Him. Christians get their strength from God. He gives peace to those who seek Him, and they are

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.

When you think “Christian Worldview,” what comes to mind? I know I automatically think; God, Jesus, Christians, and Prayer. As I have learned through my Christian Worldview class, I have learned that there is a lot more to it and this paper will provide you with what I have learned. Throughout this assignment, I will explain about God, Humanity, Jesus, restoration, my analysis of the Christian Faith, and my reflection.

Many people believe that that the motivation of the Christian church is to radically “change the world”. However, through his book To Change The World, James Davison Hunter explains how this common believe is a misconception. Rather, he shows readers that, from a sociological perspective, while Christians thrive in many areas of life by reaching others individually, they fundamentally components of creating cultural change.

In a world that does not know the Gospel anymore, we must indulge in it, and love our fellow community though they may not share similar values, but find balancing in still remaining in our own values. Though many of times we find ourselves in opposition of the majority of the world, we must exude Christ love onto others as He does to us unconditionally. The author addresses ways in which we are able to live out our faith and still find a place within our community though they may not share similar values.

To define tension between the Secular and Christian worldview, it is imperative to know that the elements to Christianity conflict with Secularism. There is a great amount of tension, because what we believe implies that the way the western world is living is wrong and that they should change and do something different. The Secular world believes that our life decisions don’t matter. The Christian worldview conflicts and demands for a change, not a tolerance for this view that believes that life decisions don’t matter and that you should do what feels right.

This evidence shows that the world and the kingdom of God are on very distinct opposite sides and God has given Christians clear instructions while we are on this earth. We are to be in the world but not if it and that includes when it comes to subjects such as politics and our values guiding our actions. The world is a broken place where Christianity and God once was a prevalent source of action and responsibility in our government. However throughout time God has faded and we have idolized and immortalized ourselves to know what's right. Making ourselves the God of our lives and making decisions based on what we think is

This verse of Scripture comes from one of my favorite parables in the Bible, the parable of Jesus the Good Shepherd. Those in the sheepfold

We shake our heads in disbelief at the conditions of our world today. But, is our world that much different today than it had been for the disciples? The problems may vary, but for the Christian, the challenges are much the same. Luke's words in Acts 4:12 are just as pertinent today as they were 2000+ years ago. Due to our society's views on Christianity, I have found myself back away from a potential conversation for fear of a confrontation especially since people have become more aggressive in defending their beliefs. Then I am reminded that we are "to speak the word with boldness" (Acts 4:31) as the disciples had done. "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished

As Christians we are trying to re-invent our beliefs, faith and righteous living to fit in the modern world. We are trying to move with the tide, follow trends and changes. We are incorporating what is in the world into Christianity. Christians are trying to hold on to what God expects us to do and living righteously but it is getting harder as the world is changing.

In his classic work Christ and Culture, H. Richard Niebuhr asserts that the relationship between earnest followers of Jesus Christ and human culture has been an "enduring problem."1 How should believers who are "disciplining themselves for the purpose of godliness" (1 Tim. 4:7) relate to a world whose culture is dominated by "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life" (1 John 2: 16)? Culture is God's gift and task for human beings created in His image and likeness. At creation humanity received a "cultural mandate" from the sovereign Creator to have dominion over the earth and to cultivate and keep it (Gen. 1:26, 28; 2:15). But sin's effects are total, and

Although Christians share in common a core set of beliefs that unite and uplift, there are trends in the religion that are proving divisive and even destructive. Evangelism is one trend that is polarizing, as it isolates Christians who have different beliefs about the role of Christianity in politics and modern social life. There are few trends in Christianity that are universally accepted, which is why nearly all trends can be considered divisive rather than unitary in nature. Ironically, many of the trends that are by definition unitary have the potential to create division because of the great schism emerging between evangelicals and others. One such trend is known as creation-centered Christianity or, more simply, creation-centered spirituality. Creation-centered spirituality is open-minded and liberal when compared with evangelical Christianity. Rather than espouse a literalist interpretation of scripture, creation-centered Christianity embraces multiple perspectives and points of view. Creation-centered Christianity values scripture as the Word of God without endeavoring to judge or police the masses. As Wade (1991) puts it, "a creation-centered Christianity sees God as the God of blessing, the God who only wants the best for humanity, rather than seeing God as a policeman in the sky, ready to hit you over the head with His truncheon or night stick when you step out of line."