Ken Hemphill: What Is A Worldview?
What is a worldview?
"Worldview" is the framework of beliefs by which a person views the world around him. (Hindson & Caner, 2008) Personally, I see it as how an individual interprets the world and the issues they are face. According to Ken Hemphill, "Life Answers", he defines "worldview" as the unifying perspective from which we organize our thinking about life, death, art, science, faith, learning, work, money, values, and morals." (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011) Not necessarily in this order, but this is "life" in a nutshell. Our life is based on how we response to the things of the world, which we do consciously and subconsciously. Everyone is confronted with "worldview"; it’s basically our nature, it becomes a defense mechanism that helps …show more content…
The first five words in the bible states “In the beginning God created” show the first cause or inception of creation and existent (Gen.1:1). It shows that God is the infinite, eternal, self-existent creator and that he exists outside of his creation. David shared in (Psalm 139: 13-16) how God also created humans in the depth of their mother’s womb. He planned our life and destiny before he even created us. God spoke the world in existence out of nothing (exnihilo). Biblical/Christian worldviews are based on the inspired word of God that was written by God’s ordained men who were guide by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). God had a plan for our …show more content…
With this we find that God has given us a reason for our existence, a meaning for our existence. We were created by him, according to his desire, and our lives are to be lived for him so that we might accomplish what he has for us to do. If our ultimate goal in life is to bring glory to God then we can do that by being the best at what we do in the various callings of life (1 Cor.10:31). God wants us to know him as stated in John 17:3 and we can do this by having a personal intimate relationship with him so that we can truly glorify and enjoy God forever.
The Question of Morality:
According to the Bible, God has made us in His image. Therefore, part of that image makes us a moral being and we are able to make moral choices that enable us to know the difference between right and wrong. This is based upon the knowledge of God’s laws and commandments which offer the source of morality. God give us revelation and a conscience. Revelation comes from the word of God which is a reflection of His character to His people (2 Tim. 3:16). Conscience is like our alarm clock it warns us when we go against our moral standard. The Bible tells us that God has written his law on our hearts (Rom. 2:15).
The Question of
"Worldview" is the framework of beliefs by which a person views the world around him. (Hindson & Caner, 2008) Personally, I see it as how an individual interprets the world and the issues they are face. According to Ken Hemphill, "Life Answers", he defines "worldview" as the unifying perspective from which we organize our thinking about life, death, art, science, faith, learning, work, money, values, and morals." (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011) Not necessarily in this order, but this is "life" in a nutshell. Our life is based on how we response to the things of the world, which we do consciously and subconsciously. Everyone is confronted with "worldview"; it’s basically our nature, it becomes a defense mechanism that helps …show more content…
The first five words in the bible states “In the beginning God created” show the first cause or inception of creation and existent (Gen.1:1). It shows that God is the infinite, eternal, self-existent creator and that he exists outside of his creation. David shared in (Psalm 139: 13-16) how God also created humans in the depth of their mother’s womb. He planned our life and destiny before he even created us. God spoke the world in existence out of nothing (exnihilo). Biblical/Christian worldviews are based on the inspired word of God that was written by God’s ordained men who were guide by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). God had a plan for our …show more content…
With this we find that God has given us a reason for our existence, a meaning for our existence. We were created by him, according to his desire, and our lives are to be lived for him so that we might accomplish what he has for us to do. If our ultimate goal in life is to bring glory to God then we can do that by being the best at what we do in the various callings of life (1 Cor.10:31). God wants us to know him as stated in John 17:3 and we can do this by having a personal intimate relationship with him so that we can truly glorify and enjoy God forever.
The Question of Morality:
According to the Bible, God has made us in His image. Therefore, part of that image makes us a moral being and we are able to make moral choices that enable us to know the difference between right and wrong. This is based upon the knowledge of God’s laws and commandments which offer the source of morality. God give us revelation and a conscience. Revelation comes from the word of God which is a reflection of His character to His people (2 Tim. 3:16). Conscience is like our alarm clock it warns us when we go against our moral standard. The Bible tells us that God has written his law on our hearts (Rom. 2:15).
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