Examples Of Biblical Worldviews

Often, we pose the question, “Do you believe in God?”, and as Christians we become excited when the response is “Yes!” However, we need to take the question one step further, and ask, “What type of God do you believe in?” (Case, 2000, p. 9), because our shout to glorify the response could be glorifying Satan and not Jesus. There are numerous belief systems and perspectives of the world. Each one views the world through their own set of lenses. Some worldviews believe in a limited God, some believe God does not exist, and some believe everything is God. “A worldview must offer a way to live that is consistent with reality by offering a comprehensive understanding of all areas of life and thought, every aspect of creation” (Dockery, n.d.). A biblical worldview upholds this definition of a worldview. Furthermore, a biblical worldview allows us to see the world as God sees it. It allows us to have a relationship
with our Creator and receive answers about our existence and the world.
Worldview and culture are interwoven. “Worldview, the deep level of culture, is the culturally structured set of assumptions (including values and commitments/allegiances) underlying how a people perceive and respond to reality” (Kraft, 2009, p. 400). Therefore, our culture is deeply rooted in our worldview. A biblical worldview is also referred to as a “Christian worldview, and it can be described as a comprehensive view of the world from a biblical standpoint” (All About God, 2018). It is the worldview that Christians should live by. Christians are called to be an example of love, forgiveness, and a reflection of how others should live.
When we go out to educate the world on the principles and characteristics of God, we need to understand and believe what we are teaching and preaching. We must be prepared to discuss the characteristics and consistency of our biblical worldview. Characteristics of a Christian Worldview includes believing (Kinneman’s book “Uncertain”, pg. 75, as cited in Windley, 2010):
• Jesus Christ lived a sinless life
• God is the all-powerful and all-knowing Creator of the universe and he still rules it today
• Salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned
• Satan is real
• A Christian has a responsibility to share his or her faith in Christ with other people
• The Bible is accurate in all of the principles it teaches
• Unchanging moral truth exists
• Moral truth is defined by the Bible
As Christians we must demonstrate these characteristics in our daily life.
People are watching us. Consistency matters, because if we are praising Him on Sunday, and living like the world Monday through Saturday, what example are we portraying to the non-believer or to for the new believer who is trying their best to draw closer and trust in God. We need to resemble that God is Lord over our life, and He is the Creator of all things. If we are declaring Jesus lived a sinless life, why are we not pushing for the same lifestyle. If we are declaring Satan is real, why are we indulging in sinful behavior. We cannot exalt a biblical worldview, but do not live by the moral truths of it. People look at our actions, more than the words we speak, because if we are going against the grain of society, then we must become a living testament of what we speak. “Christians everywhere recognize there is a great spiritual battle raging for the hearts and minds of men and women around the globe” (Dockery, n.d.). Therefore, we cannot only speak Christianity, but we must live
it.
“Some worldviews are incoherent, being merely a smorgasbord of options from natural, supernatural, pre-modern, modern, and postmodern options. An examined and thoughtful worldview, however, is more than a private personal viewpoint, it is a comprehensive life system that seeks to answer the basic questions of life” (Dockery, n.d).
For example, let’s contrast the characteristics and consistency of deism, atheism, and pantheism. Deist believes God created the world but has left humanity to fend for themselves. Additionally, they “believe in cause in effect, and that everything can be explained through logic” (Case, 2000). Basically, we reap what we sow, and God will not intervene in human affairs. They do not believe in miracles or the supernatural powers of God. Atheist believes God does not exist, and that humanity was created without purpose or meaning. They believe we define what and who we are. They reject any philosophy or theory that explains humanity’s existence or evidence that God is the creator of the world. Pantheist believes God is everything and everything is God, the trees, the grass, and the earth. They believe in good karma, and that we will not understand our purpose, until we go through numerous reincarnations and become one with the universe. In all three of these worldviews, they have created a worldview that is conducive to the way that they want to view and live life. Simply put, they want to do what they want to do. When we accept God as the sole head of our life, it comes with accountability and conviction. We can no longer just say and do what we please, and not expect the Holy Spirit to call us out on it. Christians must become responsible for their actions and become discipline and obedient to the voice of the Father. These different worldviews allow man to be the voice and not God. Man becomes their accountability partner and determines what is right and wrong, however the Bible expresses “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death” (Proverbs 14:12, KJV). “A Christian worldview has the stamp of reason and reality and can stand the test both of history and experience” (Dockery, n.d). The ways of God our contrary to man, His ways lead us into prosperity and an abundant life. The Bible records, “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). Christians are called to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ. They are called to spread the Good News, the love, and plans of God. The only way we can accomplish, what God has assigned for us is to implement our biblical worldview, and reflect what the truth, the way and the life has done for us, and in doing so, our light will shine before others. They will see our good deeds and glorify our Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). Reference