Natalie Sorto
Essay Question 1: Biblical Worldview
Professor Stroh
10/1/2015

As we know, everyone has his or her own worldview. Take a peek into mine as I talk about human identity, natural world, human relationships, and civilization. After reading Genesis 1-11 we’ve seen how God has worked with those four major concepts, and how He has shaped our world today.
In Genesis 3:11-12 (Then He asked, “Who told you that you were naked? Did you eat from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” Then the man replied, “The woman You gave to be with me-she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.”) Before eating from the tree neither Adam nor Eve knew that they were naked, nor did they care. From my worldview, this is when God put human identity into play. By man not obeying God, we suddenly felt insecure about having our bodies covered, causing Adam to hide when he heard God call for him. Even when they disobeyed God, he turned around and sewed clothes for them; I believe God created human identity to prove that even when we disobey God, He won’t turn his back on us and he’ll continue to provide for us even when we don’t deserve it.
From reading the Theology of Work Project I became more familiar with the natural world and coming to realize that, “The book of Genesis is the foundation for the theology of work” says Theology of Work Project. What I mean by this is that before taking this class, yes I was a believer but I hadn’t read much into the Bible. From reading this commentary I now see the book of Genesis completely different. Before I just know that it explained how we came to be, and well, I just believed it. While I was reading I came across something that hit me like a train and I was just in awe, it says, (“Laboring in God’s image, we work in creation, on creation, with creation and-if we work as God’s intends-for creation.”) After reading that who wouldn’t see the book of Genesis differently? God created us to take care of the world he created for us, and if we believe in Him no matter if we obey or disobey Him, the natural world He provided for us will remain until He returns.
In my worldview God is the best at keeping relationships, I mean that is what we strive for. In Genesis 6:13 (Then God said to Noah, “I have decided to put an end to every creature, for the earth is filled with wickedness because of them; therefore I am going to destroy them along with the earth.”) By God telling Noah this, He was creating a covenant with Noah and his family. God commanded Noah to build an ark with his family and two of each of the animals and creatures God had created, so he did, exactly as God commanded him to. When God struck the universe with the flood, Noah took all the animals, creatures and his family onto the boat and they were the only ones to survive the flood that had killed the entire earth. After 40 days and 40 nights everyone was able to get off the ark, and they were safe. From Noah obeying God he was able to create an amazing relationship with God that not only protected his family but, allowed for them to let life begin again.
After reading Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible I came across the civilization aspect of my worldview. As I was reading I came across this, (“The destroying of it was an act, not of an absolute sovereignty, but of necessary justice, for the maintaining of the honour of our God’s government.”) I couldn’t agree anymore. Without God destroying earth we wouldn’t have been able to increase mankind. Yes, our world is still full of wickedness, but just as Genesis 1:28 says, (“God blessed them; and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”) Life was able to multiply; all the animals and creatures were able to multiply, though we still disobey God in our everyday lives He still gave us a new world, He made it to where new life could be created. Our earth was new and fresh, God had created civilization, families were created and life was in full effect. God creating civilization in my eyes is one of the most amazing things. Without civilization our world wouldn’t be what it is today. God gave us a second chance and though it’s not perfect that’s why us Christians work everyday to strive to be more and more like him, to make this wicked world a better place.
As you read about my worldview, of course it’s like none other, because no ones will ever be the same. Everyone sees things differently and comprehends things differently. My worldview is unique, I came to Christ not too long ago, I try my best to make it to church every weekend and I try my best spread God’s love as much as I can. Of course some people may not believe in what I do, but they have to believe in something. Which is why everyone’s worldview is unique and interesting, you never know if by sharing you cause someone to seek interest in what you believe in. Sharing is one of the best things we can do; it’s one of the best ways Christians can reach people. Before writing this essay I wasn’t sure what my worldview was, but now I do. It’s simple, I believe God came and he created life in all aspects. He created the world and everything inside it. With Him doing that, I would’ve never had the opportunities that I do today, and I’ll forever be grateful for that.