Define The Biblical Worldview
I. Part One: What is a worldview? Define what the term “worldview” means. Use descriptive phrases to support your definition. (25–50 words)
What is a worldview? – The term worldview is thought to be many different things for many different people. A worldview can be described as a type of filter, that we as humans us to judge everything in our lives. A worldview affects an individual’s philosophy about life, as well as the individual’s decision-making processes. An individuals specific worldview, starts developing when they are children and constantly has the chance of changing due to internal or external factors.
II. Part Two: Articulate the biblical/Christian Worldview (what is believed) for each of the following 5 questions. Give …show more content…
The Question of Origin – The Biblical Worldview for Origin is defined by what the Bible tells us. In (Gen. 1:1) “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. This is literally an explanation of how everything was created by God from nothingness. It states in (Pet 1:21), that God was the first in the Universe.
2. The Question of Identity – The Biblical Worldview for Identity states, that Humans are a special and unique creation of God. Humans were created “In the image of God” (Gen 2:15) not the other way around. It is also believed that humans are above all of creation, we are not just evolved animals. (Ps 8:5) Mankind is the caretaker of everything on the …show more content…
…treat/interact with the environment and non-human creation? The question of how a Biblical Worldview, should influence the treatment of the environment and non-human creation. This question based on our beliefs can be answered very easily. First look at our belief in Identity, man was created in the image of God, mankind is the caretaker of the world. God has given man the authority to rule over all of his creation, to utilize it for their needs but to also take care of it. The belief in Morality can also effect how we treat the environment. With a Biblical Worldview it is easy to see that everything that God created is special and amazing. The use of His creation is necessary, however mankind should never waste
What is a worldview? – The term worldview is thought to be many different things for many different people. A worldview can be described as a type of filter, that we as humans us to judge everything in our lives. A worldview affects an individual’s philosophy about life, as well as the individual’s decision-making processes. An individuals specific worldview, starts developing when they are children and constantly has the chance of changing due to internal or external factors.
II. Part Two: Articulate the biblical/Christian Worldview (what is believed) for each of the following 5 questions. Give …show more content…
The Question of Origin – The Biblical Worldview for Origin is defined by what the Bible tells us. In (Gen. 1:1) “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. This is literally an explanation of how everything was created by God from nothingness. It states in (Pet 1:21), that God was the first in the Universe.
2. The Question of Identity – The Biblical Worldview for Identity states, that Humans are a special and unique creation of God. Humans were created “In the image of God” (Gen 2:15) not the other way around. It is also believed that humans are above all of creation, we are not just evolved animals. (Ps 8:5) Mankind is the caretaker of everything on the …show more content…
…treat/interact with the environment and non-human creation? The question of how a Biblical Worldview, should influence the treatment of the environment and non-human creation. This question based on our beliefs can be answered very easily. First look at our belief in Identity, man was created in the image of God, mankind is the caretaker of the world. God has given man the authority to rule over all of his creation, to utilize it for their needs but to also take care of it. The belief in Morality can also effect how we treat the environment. With a Biblical Worldview it is easy to see that everything that God created is special and amazing. The use of His creation is necessary, however mankind should never waste