Is there such a thing as a biblical worldview? If so, how does the Bible shape our view of the world around us? What makes a biblical worldview distinct from all other worldviews? In this episode, Oren and Dave offer a brief overview of a biblical worldview's key beliefs and foundations.
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Show Notes:
- “If you want to know what water is, don’t ask the fish.” - Chinese Proverb
- We all struggle to accurately describe the worldview in which we live.
- There is such a thing as a Christian or Biblical worldview and we can know it.
- Man-made worldviews are often built on multiple systems of truth claims such as science, religion, and philosophy.
- A Biblical worldview is built on God’s universal truth, which shapes systems like religion, natural and social sciences, law, history, health care, the arts, the humanities, and all disciplines of study with an application for all of life.
- The Bible provides us with a reliable and consistent framework for knowing God’s truth and applying it to our lives.
What are the basics of a Biblical Worldview?
(See outline here)
What are the implications of a Biblical Worldview?
- It provides us a framework for moral and ethical thinking
- It informs our overall view of history
- It grounds us in the redemptive work of Jesus
- It holds out God’s design as distinct from all other worldviews
