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How Does The Worldview Of Theism Differ From A Biblical Worldview?

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READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS #2
BIBL2003: Biblical Perspectives

How does the worldview of theism differ from a biblical worldview?

A theist believes in all-powerful Holy God(s). He believes that God(s) created the universe and also that we have a soul that lives eternally, either in heaven or hell. The big difference whether they believe Jesus is the Messiah. Judaism, Christianity and Islam are all considered monotheistic faiths, believing in one Supreme Being, but there are great differences. First, there’s the Trinity. Christians believe God exists in three distinct persons, the others only believe that God is one person. Christian’s believe the second person in the Trinity is Jesus is actually God sent to this earth or …show more content…

Making sense of the world and why things happen are completely different for someone who does not belief in God.

What is meant when someone says that a biblical worldview has Christ at the center? Colossians 1:16 tells us that all of creation was made through Jesus and by Jesus.

“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things have been created through Him and for Him.”

Also that Jesus is the heir of all things.

“in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world.” (Hebrews 1:2)

John also reveals Christ’s identity, “In the beginning the Word (logos) already existed. He was with God, and he was God…He created everything there is. Nothing exists that he didn’t make. Life itself was in him and this life gives light to everyone.” (John 1:1, 3-4)

All of creation is about Jesus. He is the reason all of creation exists. We were created by Him and for Him. Our purpose is to worship Him, become like Him, tell others about Him, and love and serve others like he would.

Summarize Jesus’ view on the following topics, with two Scriptures supporting each point:

• the authority of the Bible

1 Thess. 2:13 ‘And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God’s message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a

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