My Worldview: Answers to the Questions of Origin, Purpose ,and Destiny

There are many different ways to completely define the term “Worldview”. To actually have a worldview it means that you have built a particular opinion of life. The opinions that have been created will help in the development of ideas or decisions as well as how the world around you is perceived. No two people will have the same worldview, most people live their lives. (Open Bible, 2015)

Our worldview is how we interpret reality and what we believe to be true. Our worldview evolves over time as our life experiences shape how we approach life. According to Ronald Nash, a biblical worldview is defined as “Human beings and the universe in which they reside are the creation of God who has revealed himself in Scripture” (Faith and Reason, 1988, pg. 47). When you believe the Bible is true, then it will be the foundation of everything you say and do. As I watched the movie “A River Runs Through It” the worldview that the film portrays was evident. It was easy to pick up on the worldviews of the characters.

What is a biblical worldview? A biblical worldview is encompassed with instructions and teachings from The Bible

What is a worldview? To have a world view means that you have created a personal opinion of life. Those opinions you have created, help you make decisions as well as help you learn how to portray the world around you. As to be expected, one man’s worldview will not be the same as yours but it is always good to share your views with other people to hopefully open their eyes to your perception on certain topics. Finally it’s also good to listen to other people’s views to expand your own personal knowledge on the Christian world view.

Ostrander defines a worldview as “...a framework of ideas, values, and beliefs about the basic makeup of the world” (Ostrander 18). After this definition, he goes on to show the purpose of a worldview, and how everyone has a worldview that shapes the rest of their lives. A worldview explains everything one believes and that is especially important to a Christian.

A “worldview is a set of beliefs or truth claims that form a framework for making sense out of life and the world” (MacCullough, Ed.D., 2012, p. 15). Basically, it is how we view the world. We all have our own perception in the way we view the world. Our worldview is what we believe the answers are in our everyday life and what we believe are the answers to everything we do or are involved in. This includes everything from our values, beliefs, and our actions. It also includes how we view

A worldview is the way a person views and interprets the world around them. Life experiences and spiritual influences play a part in forming one’s worldview. A person’s worldview helps them to determine beliefs on creation, humanity, morals and what happens after death. According to Waddell, (2014) “Worldviews are also like lenses found in eyeglasses that serve as the means through which a person sees the world.” (para. 43) In this paper, the main components of the Christian worldview will be discussed, to include God, humanity, Jesus, restoration and analysis of Christian Faith as well as a reflection of my own beliefs.

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.

2 Part I According to (Merriam-Webster, n.d.), worldview is defined as a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world especially from a specific standpoint. This definition implies that the way an individual view the world may be due to a variety of factors such as their culture, ethnicity, and/or religion. For Christians, our worldview is shaped by the Holy Bible. Often, this book

A Christian worldview includes belief the Bible is the inspired word of God. The absolute truths, defined by the word

What is a world view? A worldview is an individual’s view on life. It is the philosophy with which we live. It makes us who we are and is shaped by our experiences, culture, and background (Smith, 2015). A worldview is fluid, it changes as we change and discover our identities. It is made up of the questions that humans may ask to determine their wealth to the world or their purpose in life. Our worldview can make us gravitate toward other individuals with similar beliefs. It is a unifying factor in our day to day interactions with people and the world as a whole. It is the way that we determine what is “considered meaningful, what is worth doing, and which causes may require sacrifice”

Today’s society consists of many worldviews. Most people tend to pull beliefs from different religions, but often stick to one main worldview. A worldview to me is the gathering of beliefs that shape what we do on a daily basis and forms our overall view on life. When I look at my beliefs critically, I am able to see my worldview and see how it compares to different worldviews, but also how it compares mainly to the Christian Worldview.

A Biblical Worldview is a view that holds to the belief that there is absolute moral truth; no one can earn their way into Heaven with good deeds; the Bible is 100 percent correct in all aspects; Jesus Christ lived a life free of sin while He was on earth; and God is omnipotent, omniscience, and the ruler of the universe (Barna Group, 2009). It has been proven that one’s worldview has a powerful impact on the way he conducts his everyday life and the choices made in any given situation (Barna Group, 2009).

The Covenant of Grace is when God promises to redeem all mankind not based on merit but on the Messiah. The Covenant of grace is like creation because God is redeeming, “recreating,” all mankind. The Fall is related to the covenant, because God is redeeming all the sin that was committed. The covenant of Grace illustrates the Biblical theme of Redemption because god begins to forgive and redeem all the sins.

An articulation of basic beliefs embedded in a shared grand story rooted in faith commitment and that gives shape and direction to the whole of our individual and corporate lives" (Bartholomew, 23). Worldview is the perception of your surroundings and the effect it has on your world. Even greater, one 's worldview is the framework of ideas and beliefs of which a person interprets and understands the world. The Biblical worldview is solely based on Christ and the ideas of Christianity. Though there are many ideologies suggesting there can be more than one Biblical worldview; since The Bible is by which we live, the Christian worldview is solely based upon the Bible and concepts therein.