...Jan 31, 2013 Joe Steel APOL 104 As defined by Dr. Caner and Henson “a worldview is the framework of beliefs by which a person views the world around him” (1). Worldview is our perception of how we see the world, like a “lens” we see through, everyone has a worldview and your perception is dependent upon your beliefs. The question of origin – We as Christians have the worldview that God is our Creator and everything that we know is a result of God. (Genesis 1:1) Throughout the whole bible God is declared Creator from David (Psalms 139:13) to Isaiah (Isaiah 48), our worldview of origin is reaffirmed in scripture. The question of identity – We are created in the likeness and image of God, we are image bearers. (Gen 1:27) He has made us higher than animals, He has given us dominion over the earth, not so we can destroy or abuse it but so that we may take care of it for Him. (Gen 1:26) That is why if you were to eradicate mice, you most likely would not be sent to prison, but if you were to try and eradicate humans, you are most likely going to face prison and possibly the death sentence. The question of meaning/purpose – For the Christian, it is to know God and have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ for whom He sent to be reconciled back to him. (John 3:16) We are also to be Christ like in our walk so that others may see Him through us, He desires us to walk in fellowship. (Matt 22:3) Dr. Weider & Gutierrez hit the nail on the head when they said “Christianity...
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...Theo 104 R P Campbell Taha Sufi 6/29/2015 Application Paper Introduction God created the universe and all his beings whether they may be seen by the eye or may they be superficial. Among such beings are Angels and Demons which have been present since the beginning of time and are under Gods direct control. Angels and Demons have been noticed of and spoken about in almost all religions and also in the new and old testament. Angels Theological Definition: Superhuman or heavenly being who serves as God's messenger. Angels have been mentioned almost 300 hundred times in the scripture. In the beginning they were part of the divine hierarchy and were created as beings ( Psalms 148:2) and (Psalms 148:5). Biblical Foundation: Though Angels have been mentioned a lot in the Bible and its relative books there biblical foundation stands questioned as no one knows when they were created, whether they may been created in the creation week or on the creation day. Though they have been present for all of eternity (Nehemiah 9:6 and Psalm 148: 2, 5), they have always worked for the betterment of mankind and have been delivering Gods faithful messages. Practical Application: Angels are referred to 108 times throughout the Old Testament and 165 times throughout the New Testament. Although the Bible does not provide specific figures, we are told that the number of angels are numerous (Daniel 7:10; Matthew 26:53; Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 5:11). They are there but we do not...
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...If people approach the Bible without considering the historical or cultural context then it is easy for one to misinterpret the true meaning of what is happening or to not truly appreciate the significance of what is taking place. I always thought the phrase “Lord, I am not worthy to receive you but only say the word and I shall be healed” before receiving communion was a quick or mini confession. It wasn’t until I read Matthew 8:8 “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” As I continued to read Matthew I realized that the express has nothing to do with confession but is about faith and believing! In John 4:1-42 we read a story about Christ traveling from Judea to Galilee and while passing through Samaria meets a woman at a well. After speaking with the woman for a short time she becomes a believer and leaves the well to go into town and spread the word of the Lord. The story itself is amazing but when put into geographical and historical context the feat of turning a Samarian woman into a believer is immense. The normal route from Judea to Galilee would have taken days and Samaria was not a safe place for Jews but Jesus had a divine appointment with a woman from Samaria. Not only was it a risk to travel through Samaria it was also risky to speak to a woman alone in public, this was not considered culturally acceptable at the time. So for Jesus to happen upon a Samarian woman at a well during the middle of the...
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...Part I What is a worldview? The definition of “worldview” is a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world. Let’s first understand how to define philosophy. Philosophy is investigating truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct. To define worldview let’s look at our reading for this week in Consider. The most descriptive sentence and the one that I feel describes and defines worldview the best is, “A worldview, then, is a response of our heart or inner being; our intellect, emotion and will. It is the total framework we bring to decision-making” (Weider 59). I am a fiery and passionate speaking person when delivering my worldview and when I read that sentence it resonated with me and I felt that fire spark within. Part II Articulate the biblical/Christian Worldview 1. The Question of Origin The Christian Worldview on origin believes that God is the creator of the world and everything in it. The creation process lasted for 6 days and it culminated for mankind on this day as that is when it is said man and woman were created. Notable scripture references to this are found in the book of Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:27. 2. The Question of Identity The Christian Worldview with regards to the question of identity sees man as a special creation of God. They believe God created man above the animals, below angels, and that man and woman were made in His own image. God intended for man to rule over and care for the earth and His creations in...
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...Worldview Assignment APOL 104 (September 7, 2014) Part I: What is a worldview? Worldview is the framework of beliefs by which a person views the around him. It translates from the German word weltanschauung which means “world perception.”(Hindson et al, 2008). Everyone has some type of worldview. As Christians, our worldview is using the Bible as our standard for our framework. Part 2: 1) The Question of Origin This question asks, “How did life begin?” and “How did mankind come into existence?” (Weider et al, 2011). Origin is the start or the beginning. It is as simple as Genesis 1:1—the beginning of the Bible and God’s creation. Genesis 1:26-27, clearly tells us how we got here—that God created men and women in His image. I did not evolve. Colossians 1:16-17 supports that God created everything including all things seen and unseen. 2) The Question of Identity This question seeks to answer, “What does it mean to be a human?” and “Are humans more important than animals?” (Weider et al. 2011). God took a handful of soil and made man. He breathed life into the man. (Genesis 2:7). He created us to be below Him but above all of the animals as told in Psalm 8:3-9. We are His children. He gave is the power to live, move, and be who we are. (Acts 17:28). 3) The Question of Meaning/Purpose The question of meaning or purpose asks, “Why do I exist?” (Weider et al, 2011). Christianity is about a relationship with God. (Weider et al, 2011). Our purpose is to be like...
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...Worldviews Apol 104 Seth Johnson Jamie J. Ickard 9/9/13 A worldview in simplest terms is the way that someone views the world. However the simple definition is definitely not as simple as it would appear, there are so many other factors that combine to make up an individuals worldview. Some of these factors include, the persons origin, where they are from, what belief system that they adhere to. The education they were given, what type of things that they were taught as they were growing up, which comes down to what others around that person hold to be true and have possibly become an influence their own perceptions. Essentially a worldview is the perception of the world, that an individual comes to based on that persons ideas and the beliefs that they hold to be true. According to Weider and Gutierrez (Consider, 2011) a worldview can also be described as the framework that a person uses in decision making, a filter or a lens that a person may use to interpret their life and the world around them, and basically a persons philosophy of life. (Consider, p. 51) One of the bigger aspects that people use when attempting to interpret their lives and the world that they live in is a religious or biblical aspect. As Christians our beliefs influence our worldviews, the lens that we see through significantly differs from what others may conclude when it comes to topics such as how we believe man came into existence, the origin of man, as well as meaning and purpose, identity...
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...XXXXXXXXX Liberty University APOL 104 March 27, 2015 What is a Worldview? Part One: A worldview is how each individual person views the world in a way that is most comfortable for them. It is our decision-making process that results from what we feel in our heart. I view the world with a Christian outlook with the Bible as my foremost guide. I try to make daily decisions based on honesty, faith and truth. Part Two: 1) The Question of Origin I believe what is stated in Genesis 1:1 that all creation started with the power and wisdom of God. Additionally, it is stated in Colossians 1:15-16 that God is the highest power in all creation. He has created all things whether we can see them or not. He created all creatures that walk the earth or soar among the clouds. 2) The Question of Identity God created humans in his own image. He is aware of us at all times; He states in Jeremiah 1:5 that he knew us when we were in the womb, that he sanctified us. I believe he gave us the knowledge to care for lesser animals. He states in Proverbs 27:13 that we should be aware of the health of our animals and see to their needs. 3) The Question of Meaning/Purpose God clearly states in Jeremiah 29:11 that He has a purpose for us. Additionally, He has planned for our care and well-being. God wants us to acknowledge His love. He states...
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...Christopher S. Weatherup Dr. Matthew Chittum APOL 104 June 6, 2016 Understanding Today’s Worldview Worldview is a term referring to how an individual perceives the world, what they believe to be true and what they do not. Every person on this earth, regardless of their religious affiliations or not, should have a “worldview”. Barna Research Group conducted a nationwide survey in which they were able to conclude that only a rough 4 percent of Americans had a “biblical” worldview. This is both startling and unsettling given the fact that 83 percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians. When Barna conducted his survey, he also correlated a person’s worldview with their moral beliefs and actions. The Bible is the most owned book in America yet many Americans only understand a very small percentage of what’s inside, nor do they understand how the Bible correlates to their life and the meaning. The author of Understanding the Times, David Noebel, defined what exactly a worldview is when he said, “It’s any ideology, philosophy, theology, movement or religion that provides an overarching approach to understanding God, the world and man’s relations to God and the world.” Whether knowingly or unknowingly, every person young and old has a worldview. From the young toddler who believes they are the center of the universe, to the Muslim extremist who believes by dying in the name of Allah will earn them many virgins in their afterlife. As a Christian, our worldview should be...
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...Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Up a Paper in APA Format These instructions will help you format all three parts of your paper: 1. the title or cover page 2. the paper 3. the reference page 1. TITLE OR COVER PAGE APA format requires a paper to have a title or cover page. To get started, open Microsoft Word. The library computers will have an icon on the desktop that looks like this: Once you have a new document open, you will need to put a running header on the page. This heading will appear on each page of your document. Click on the Insert tab on the main ribbon at the top of the page. Click on Header, Click on Blank. Once you have a header box open, you will need to type the name of your paper as the running head for each page of your paper where you see [Type text], Hit the tab button on the keyboard twice to move to the spot where you will insert a page number. To insert the page number: Go to the INSERT tab on the main ribbon Click on page number, Select current position - We want the page number to go where our cursor is in the heading Click on Plain Number. - You will then see the number 1 next to the cursor. To close the header and get back to the title page: Click on Header & Footer Tools, Click on Close Header & Footer. You will see the title of your paper and the page number at the top of the page. It will be a different color than the page and can be edited by clicking on the title in the header. You may need to change the type font style...
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...Melissa Gibbs Professor Nickens Apologetics 104 14 July 2014 Worldview Assignment Part One A worldview is the full spectrum of beliefs and ideas belonging to an individual that determine how they interact with, think about and relate to the world around them. This worldview comes through experiences, natural surroundings, upbringing, and religion. Part Two The Question of Origin- Christians believe that all things exist because they were created by God in the beginning of all time (Weider and Gutierrez). The Bible says that Gob created the earth and allt hat it in it. It states that there was a specific beginning to time. They also believe that the Trinity exists in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and that all three were present at the time of creation (Weider and Gutierrez). Two verses to support these beliefs are Genesis 1:1 and Nehemiah 9:6. The Question of Identity- Christians believe that humans are a special creation of God and are made in His image. They believe that humans are above all other created beings. They also believe that animals and the earth are not to be worshipped, but to be cared for (Weider and Gutierrez). Two verses to support these beliefs are Genesis 1:27 and Psalms 8:5. The Question of Meaning/Purpose- Christians believe that man’s purpose is to know God in a personal relationship (Weider and Gutierrez). They believe they were put here to love, honor and serve God and believe in the life, death and message of His son Jesus. Christianity...
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...World View Assignment I: 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. II: 1) The question of Origin As stated by the Christian world view on the origin of life, the inception of everything that exists was a result from God himself. The naturalist’s theory states that life came from non-living matter. We know, for a fact, through our Christian beliefs that life came in the form of our externally living God (genesis 1:1). We can honestly say that we did not come from animals, but were created by God himself. 2) The question of Identity The question of Identity is answered in the Bible. It states that men were created in God’s image and likeness, to replenish and subdue the earth and have power over every living thing on earth (Genesis 26-28). This basically means that man was created to reproduce and keep things on earth in an active state. We, as humans, are to always be the superior species here on earth. 3) The question of Meaning/ Power The Christian world view on life meaning...
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...APOL 104 Critical Thinking Essay This term we have covered a reasonable amount of materials based on the different types of religions in the world. There are many religions that have strong views and principles, and in order to understand them we must have an open mind and a true understanding of their beliefs. For the purpose of this essay, I will focus on the world views of Islam and compare it to Christianity. Part I Islam is a traditional monotheistic religion that urbanized in the Middle East, Common Era was 622 A.D. According to the Arabic faith, Islam means “Submission” to the will of God . Followers of Islam are known as Muslims. They believe Islam was founded on the teachings of the last Holy Prophet Muhammad. Abraham, Moses and Jesus (to name a few) were also a series of prophets of Allah. Muslims believe “Allah” is the only God. He is the creator and sustainer of the world, Muhammad was his messenger. In Islam, Allah created mankind separate from animals. Animals are not abused nor killed. Muslims endeavor’s to live an Islamic lifestyle. They sustain their identity by believing Islam is the only way of life. They fully submitted to the will of Allah by being good and doing what’s right has human beings. Muslims seek knowledge and guidance from the sacred scriptures of Qur’an. Muslims hypothetical assumed the Bible became a misrepresentation of God. The Holy Prophet Muhammad repeated the words of God through the Angel Gabriel. Muhammad and ...
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...Please note that this essay is missing citations. i. The term “worldview” is used to describe what one might refer to as an individual’s personal point-of-view in life. The word worldview is derived from the German word “Weltanschauung” which means “world” and “view”. A Worldview is involved in a human’s emotions, outlook, ethics, themes and values. This view is created and used on a daily basis by all human beings, whether perceived, or not. Worldview is used to interpret, to discern, and to plan. One’s worldview does not only affect the large decisions in life, such as college, or marriage, but also even the smallest choices of daily life, and word-use. ii. 1. As might be expected, a Christian Worldview differs largely from the worldview, or point-of-view, of the secular trends. A Christian Worldview believes that all questions to do with man, the universe, and creation are found and answered through the inspired Word of God. The Question of Origin is answered in Naturalism through Genesis, which states “In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth”. Naturalists even go further to state that all living creatures, animals and organisms, are created by an ultimate Creator (Genesis 1). This view is in complete contrary to an Evolutionistic belief of humans deriving from animals. 2. The next question to which most people relate is The Question of Identity. The question of what man is, yet again, is answered through the Word of God, as stated in Genesis...
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...Part I What is a worldview? A worldview is one’s perception and analysis of the world that surrounds them. Essentially, worldview is a person’s point of view and how they navigate through their everyday life. A worldview is created on a daily basis while going through and encountering life. It consists of morals, thoughts, feelings and the beliefs of the individual. (WC:55) Part II The Question of Origin – (How did life begin? How did mankind come into existence?) The Christian worldview about the origin life and how we all came about is that it all began with the hand of God. This worldview comes from the given facts from within the Bible. In fact, the first chapter of the Bible (New King James Version, Genesis: 1) is where the origin of mankind begins. It is said many times throughout the Bible that God says it is he who created the heavens and the earth and placed mankind into existence (New King James Version, Isaiah 45:12).Our origin of life and existence is given to us all throughout the word of God. The Question of Identity – (What does it mean to be human? Are humans more important than animals?) God created man through his own image and with his own hands (New King James Version, Genesis 1:26-27). God specifically intends for mankind to be different from any other living creation. In His word we read that man is to rule over all the birds, fish and any other creature moving on the earth. It was intended by the Holy Spirit that mankind be a superior species...
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...I. Worldview is how we interpret life. It is the guiding force for how we live our lives. “A worldview is….an explanation and interpretation of the world and second, an application of this view of life.” John MacArthur, What’s your Worldview?, Answers Magazine (May 2, 2006), http://www.answeringenesis.org/articles/am/v1/n1/whats-your-worldview/. Without worldview, we would have not have the individual personal beliefs that guide our lives and decisions. II. The Christian worldview on the question of origin is Theism. Theism contends that God is the ultimate Creator of all. Genesis 1:1; Psalm 139:13-16. However, there is a slight variance in what some religious organizations teach with the Holy Trinity. Some believe it is God and Only God, while others believe in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. There are other origins that do not have a Christian worldview. First is Naturalism, which says everything is matter and just has existed. Dr. Lew Weider and Dr. Ben Gutierrez, Consider, 64 (2013). Then there is the Pantheistic worldview. This view says that God is not personal. They basically believe that everything has always been part of God and, He does not have any compassion for it. Dr. Lew Weider and Dr. Ben Gutierrez, Consider, 65 (2013). The Christian worldview on the question of Identity is again Theism. Theisms believe that we were all created by God and in His image. Genesis 2:15. Naturalists do not believe in supernatural events. ...
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