World Christian Worldview

Western Christians in global missions by Paul Borthwick is about the interdependence and unity of the global Church. The book starts at the conclusion of an era of missions where North America has taken the helm. As the global missions community changes, North America needs to reassess its role. There are 4 main integrated points that Borthwick makes that should change the perspective of the white American middle class missionary.

In chapter one, Bush gives an overview of the worldview of the advancement. Bush then draws a comparison between the features of the advancement worldview with the features of the Christian worldview. The author explains how the stability that was an integral part of the Christian worldview has been replaced with the concept of inevitable progress in the advancement worldview. Bush writes, “If God created the world, as the Christian Bible said that he did, then the world of nature should be reasonably stable, orderly and predictable,” . From this concept of stability in nature, Bush contrasts the modern worldview by stating, “To the modern mind, however, progress is inevitable. It is a characteristic of nature and a characteristic of mankind,”

Dr. Glenn Marin’s, Prevailing Worldviews of Western Society since 1500, contains principle views that have existed within the Western world since the sixteenth century and are explored throughout the text. This work was written as a way to perform sufficient research of the various worldviews by taking into account the various individual worldview’s particular answer to some of the most basic philosophical questions. In order to understand the text and the opinions offered, a worldview should be defined. According to the Oxford dictionary, a worldview is defined as a “particular philosophy of life or conception of the world.” Christians and non-Christians alike lack the ability to explain their beliefs in reference to the most basic philosophical

We go into the nations because Christ, out of his love, came into the world to die as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. We love because He first loved us (1 John 4:19). In the same way, people are called to make disciples of all nations, and our prayer should not be whether to go; instead, it should be if we should stay. What I love about the conclusion of this book is that Seller shows that everyone is called to go to the nations. God did not come into the world so that we could have an easy life, sitting back and enjoying the temporary pleasures that will ultimately not fulfill us. Christ came so that we might go to the hard places and minister to the unlovable that they too might see the vast riches of God, and understand the magnitude of the love that God has for His people. We must send people and commit to that sending, and as a result God will be magnified among all people, and great will be the reward be for those who live out the Great

This work has been all the more important as our world increasingly becomes diversified. Taking a cue from Paul, I believe it is important for missional leaders to be sensitive to both the Gospel and the cultural context so that one becomes all things to all people so that by all possible means one might save some. This contextualizing is also found in Paul’s letter to the Church in Philippi, a profound text where he articulates Christ’s mission and how that mission out to influence the Christian community. Specifically, in chapter two, Paul stresses Christ’s ministry of radical identification.

The purpose of the Christian worldview is to guide one how God wanted us to live our lives. It starts from the very beginning of creation to the world we currently live in today. Christians have faith in Christ. Christians truth about God is believed to be “First, God created the world good indeed, the creation, especially man who is its crown, actually manifests God’s goodness and that all creation is fallen through original sin” (Echeyerria, 2007). This is what makes prophecy an integral part of Christianity.

As a church, we believe in the great commission found in Matthew 28, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. It is essential for us to reach out to our community, but first

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.

Most define worldview as a foundational set of assumptions that will shape the understanding of individuals and how they internalize information and give a natural response. They are absolutely correct. Worldviews have evolved throughout the world. Instead of just one worldview it has taken a new phase of life and migrated in various places. Worldviews are what makes the world spin. According to the book “ introduction to global mission”, every culture or ethnic group holds a unique worldview, which refers to the way they view their reality”. Initially worldview is diverse in content and complex on a functional level.

My personal Christian worldview is full of heavy doses of God, and plenty of drizzles of the Bible, and it was born from a combination of how I was raised, my life experiences, and my assumptions. This worldview is heavily involved as I bring up my children to love God, and do my best to be a good wife to my husband. Most of all, this combination has filled my heart and soul with the conclusion that God is my all!

Whether clearly defined or not, everyone holds a worldview. Through life, travel, study, and contemplation, I have sought to clarify and substantiate my worldview. When comparing my beliefs to various other worldviews, mine stands up as logical and rational. Most importantly, my Christian worldview can be applied to contemporary problems and even explain many of the world’s issues. Though the Christian worldview is one of the most criticized, it provides substantive answers instead of more philosophical questions. After all, a worldview is only worthwhile if one can explain and defend their beliefs.

Due to the "highly subjective nature of most scientific theorizing... [we should] let the Bible speak for itself and modify our scientific view of origins accordingly." (as cited in Downey, D., & Porter, S., 2009).

While the goal of Christian education and discipleship is spiritual formation of the new believer into a true disciple who makes other true disciples, this concept has been watered down in the American church today by emphasis on programs instead of progressive spiritual growth in every member’s life. There are many

“What is a worldview? A worldview comprises one 's collection of presuppositions, convictions and values from which a person tries to understand and make sense out of the world and life. A worldview is a conceptual scheme by which we consciously or unconsciously place or fit everything we believe and by which we interpret and judge reality. A worldview is, first of all, an explanation and interpretation of the world and second, an application of this view to life.” (Dr. John MacArthur, May 2006).

I hope this letter finds you well. I would love to answer your questions regarding Christianity, and I have so much respect for your desire to seek truth. Although there are many things that separate the Christian worldview from other worldviews, I will only discuss the three that I believe are the most important. Specifically, the belief in grace rather than works as the means for salvation, the belief in the hypostatic union, and the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I know some of these terms are confusing, so I will be sure to clarify and explain them as I progress in my elucidation. I would like to let you know that if you have any questions once you have finished reading this letter, I would be more than happy to answer