CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW ESSAY

Presented to
Dr. Timothy Swinson

For
BIBL 425 – Romans

By
George W Rimel

October 1st, 2014

* Creation: Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. [1] God created Man and Woman to live in harmony and be obedient to him, to have a relationship with him; He gave them everything a beautiful place to live all kinds of things to eat. And one rule, Genesis 3:3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.[2] From that point on mankind has been lost and sin entered into the world, God was disappointed and placed a curse on the man and the woman and kicked them out of the Garden of Eden.

* What does Romans inform us regarding Creation?

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:[3] We cannot see the air we breathe, but it is there lest we die. We cannot see the gravity which holds us to the earth but it is there. There are laws and things set into motion from the beginning of creation that care for us, which a majority of the people of today are not even conscious of, and refuse to be thankful for.

* Natural creation 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. Today, just as it was in the day when Paul had his scribe put the ink to parchment, the world has lost its way to immoral things as men with men and women being with woman. The leaders of this country have lost their morals as well. The issue of same sex marriage and equal rights for Theos who practice this ungodly act is rather sad. * Humanity/human nature Human nature is all about “self” what can I do to get to the top of the food chain while crushing everyone on the way up. Ananias and Sapphira were a good example, it was all about self and putting a stash on the side for themselves. Look what happened to them, “Death”. Moo states ,“Christians who struggle to think of themselves as “worthy” to be in a relationship with God need to understand this truth. We, in ourselves, are never worthy, not the best one of us. [4] * Sin: What are the consequences of sin? Romans 6 23 A For the wages of sin is death; [5] Since God cannot be in the presence of sin, the act of committing the sin causes a break in our relationship with God, therefore we need salvation. * Salvation:
“What God in mercy does for his sinful, finite human creatures is presented in the Bible through a variety of metaphors, images, and models (e.g., REDEMPTION and JUSTICIFICATION).” [6] * What does Romans teach about Salvation?
The book of Romans teaches us about every aspect of salvation, why we need it, how it is offered, and the steps on making it happen. The best part of it all is the cost, Romans 6:23b but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. [7] A gift is free it costs you nothing in return. Through the Love of Jesus Christ we have this opportunity of salvation, it cost him his life on the cross. Love always cares more about the other person than it does about itself, it is an action word. * The nature and mission of Jesus Christ
The Nature of Jesus Christ comes from the character of which his Father is, “God” himself. Romans 3:21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: [8]
Jesus’ mission was to prove to mankind that it is possible to live a life for God while obtaining a fleshly body that required things of this world to survive. Christ’s ministry for the last three years on this earth is proof of just that. Moo states “Paul beautifully captures in just a few words the continuity and discontinuity in God’s plan of salvation. The discontinuity, God reveals his righteousness in Christ apart from the Law of Moses. Like the old wine skins of the parable in (Mark 2:22), the Mosaic covenant simply cannot contain the new wine of the gospel.[9] * Justification by faith
Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:[10] Justification – “The basic fact of Biblical religions that God pardons and accepts believing sinners.[11] Faith – Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.[12] * Sanctification/life empowered by the Holy Spirit
Sanctification – The spirit infuseth grace, and enabeleth to the exercise thereof; in the former, sin is pondered, in the other, it is substituted.[12] After we have accepted Jesus as our lord and savior there is the life after where we must step aside and allow the Holy Ghost to help us make the right choices in life. The fruit bearing years, this is the evidence that you have been saved, reading you bible, attending church, tithing, ministering to others. Love is an action word and if you are filled with the love of Christ then the evidence will be seen. * Eschatology: Traditionally defined as the doctrine of the “last things” (Gr. Eschata), in relation either to human individuals (comprising death, resurrection, judgment, and the afterlife) or to the world.[13]
What does Romans teach about God’s ultimate goals?
The book of Romans first covers how the Holy Spirit frees us from our sin 8:1-17 then Paul tells us about the future of the glory 18-30 then he assures us of the love that God has for us.31-35. [14]

* Ethics: Ethics finds it place in a theological dictionary precisely because neither Judaic nor in Christian thought can ethics be separated, except for the purpose of concentration, from its theological context. All biblical theology has moral implications that comprise the biblical ethic.
How are Christians to live in this world? Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.[15] We are to become as Christ, who sacrificed himself for the world. We are not to be lie the neighbor next door who has every new thing, the biggest house, the fastest car, the best boat money can buy or the biggest motor home to go on vacation with. It’s about living a Godly life, raising your children to worship God and respect others, being part of something that is bigger than you, The Kingdom of God. * Theology:
What does Romans teach about the nature and attributes of God?
God’s nature is all about Love, He sent his Son to be our sacrifice, so that we may obtain a right relationship with him once again, just as it was in the beginning before Adam and Eve sinned. Moo states “it’s about an individual sinner’s restoration to fellowship with God.” [16] This has been God’s nature since the creation of mankind, relationship.

Bibliography:

[1]Life Application Study Bible King James Version, Carol Stream, Illinois Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
[2]Life Application Study Bible King James Version, Carol Stream, Illinois Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
[3]Life Application Study Bible King James Version, Carol Stream, Illinois Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
[4] Moo, Douglas J. Romans NIV Application Commentary Grand Rapids: Zondervan 2001.
[5]Life Application Study Bible King James Version, Carol Stream, Illinois Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
[6] Elwell Walter J., Evangelical Dictionary of Theology Grand Rapids: Baker Academic.

[7]Life Application Study Bible King James Version, Carol Stream, Illinois Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
[8]Life Application Study Bible King James Version, Carol Stream, Illinois Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
[9] Moo, Douglas J. Romans NIV Application Commentary Grand Rapids: Zondervan 2001.
[10] Life Application Study Bible King James Version, Carol Stream, Illinois Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
[11]Douglas D. J., Tenney Merrill C., Revised Silva Moises, Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Grand Rapids: Zondervan 2011.
[12] Life Application Study Bible King James Version, Carol Stream, Illinois Tyndale House Publishers Inc. [13]Douglas D. J., Tenney Merrill C., Revised Silva Moises, Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Grand Rapids: Zondervan 2011.
[14]Elwell Walter J., Evangelical Dictionary of Theology Grand Rapids: Baker Academic.
[15] Life Application Study Bible King James Version, Carol Stream, Illinois Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
[16] Moo, Douglas J. Romans NIV Application Commentary Grand Rapids: Zondervan 2001.