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What is a “Worldview”?

A worldview is the framework of our most basic beliefs that shapes our understanding of the world and is the basis for our values, priorities, attitudes and actions.

The Biblical worldview conforms to Biblical teaching, which in turn, conforms to REALITY.

Four Critical Concerns…

Four Critical Questions…

Is the Resurrection True?

The Scholars Agree…

The Skeptics Propose…

The Resurrection Best Explains All the Evidence…

What Does the Bible Say About the Resurrection?

• It was predicted by Christ
• It is an historical fact
• It is the foundation of our faith
• It is the guarantee of our own resurrection

Applying the Text

Inner Confidence: Assurance of our Salvation

Outer Confidence: Bold Witness

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Is the Bible Reliable?

1. Integrity of the Text
2. Truthfulness of the Text

Integrity of the Text

• Abundant ancient manuscript support
• Quotations from early church fathers

Conclusion: We have an accurate copy of the original New Testament documents.

Truthfulness of the Text

• The NT contains early, independent eyewitness testimony
• There are many reasons to believe the NT writers told the truth
• Fulfilled prophecy
• The Person and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ

Conclusion: We have ample reason to believe the testimony of the text.

What Does the Bible Say About Itself?

• It is God-breathed and profitable
• It is living and active
• It will stand forever

Applying the Text

You Can Have Confidence in the Bible

• Inner Confidence: Assurance
• Outer Confidence: Bold Witness

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What is a “Worldview”?

A worldview is the framework of our most basic beliefs that shapes our understanding of the world and is the basis for our values, priorities, attitudes and actions.

The Biblical worldview conforms to Biblical teaching, which in turn, conforms to REALITY.

Four Critical Concerns…

Four Critical Questions…

Truth: 3 Basic Theories

1. Correspondence Theory
2. Coherence Theory
3. Pragmatic Test

Truth is that which corresponds with reality and is independent of any person’s opinions, beliefs or desires.

Contemporary Challenges to Truth

1. Objective Truth vs. Subjective Truth
2. Absolute Truth vs. Relative Truth
3. Logical Positivism
4. Postmodernism

Critical Questions: Truth

• Truth is a Person
• Alignment with Truth (faith) brings life and blessing
• Some Truth is offensive
• Followers of Jesus are called to be ambassadors of Truth

Applying the Text

• Are you progressively aligning your life with truth?

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What is a “Worldview”?

A worldview is the framework of our most basic beliefs that shapes our understanding of the world and is the basis for our values, priorities, attitudes and actions.

The Biblical worldview conforms to Biblical teaching, which in turn, conforms to REALITY.

Four Critical Concerns…

Four Critical Questions…

Philosophical arguments for the existence of God

Evidential arguments for the existence of God

The objective of philosophical and evidential arguments for the existence of God is to demonstrate the reasonable nature of faith.

Philosophical Arguments

1. Cosmological Argument
2. Teleological Argument
3. Moral Argument

Evidential Arguments

1. The Scriptures
2. Jesus Christ

Philosophical Arguments: Cosmological Argument

The necessity of a cause for everything that has a beginning argues for an eternal First Cause: God.

Philosophical Arguments: Teleological Argument

The highly complex design of the universe argues for a Designer: God

Philosophical Arguments: Moral Argument

The existence of a universal moral code argues for a Moral Lawgiver: God

Evidential Arguments: The Scriptures

The unique nature of the Bible argues for a Divine Author.

Evidential Arguments: Jesus Christ

The unique Person of Jesus Christ and His resurrection argues for His divine identity and authority.

Psalm 19:1-4 Critical Questions: Theism

• The glory of the creation just can’t shut up about the glory of God!

Romans 1:16-32 Critical Questions: Theism

• Sinful human beings suppress the plain truth about God and consequently have been given over to futile thinking and darkened hearts.

Applying the Text

• Are you prepared to make a defense for the existence of God?

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What is a “Worldview”?

A worldview is the framework of our most basic beliefs that shapes our understanding of the world and is the basis for our values, priorities, attitudes and actions.

The Biblical worldview conforms to Biblical teaching, which in turn, conforms to REALITY.

Four Critical Concerns…

Four Critical Questions…

What Happens Next: 2 Basic Options

1. Nothing happens next.

Because there is no life after death, this life is absurd and meaningless- nothing ultimately matters.

2. Something happens next.

Because there is life after death, this life is meaningful- everything ultimately matters.

Biblical Worldview: Destiny

• The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ
• Those apart from Christ will be judged according to what they have done
• Those in Christ will be rewarded for what they have done for Christ
• God will make all things new

Applying the Text

• Do you have eternal life in Jesus Christ?
• Are you living for the glory of Jesus Christ?

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What is a “Worldview”?

A worldview is the framework of our most basic beliefs that shapes our understanding of the world and is the basis for our values, priorities, attitudes and actions.

Four Critical Concerns…

Four Critical Questions…

Determining Right and Wrong: 2 Basic Options

1. Teleological Systems
2. Deontological Systems

Teleological systems are ends oriented. Right and wrong are subjective and are determined by whether or not a moral choice helps achieve a desired end, such as perceived human happiness or pleasure.

Deontological systems are rules oriented. Right and wrong are objective and are determined by adherence to a given set of rules or obligations.

Biblical Worldview: Morality

• Right and wrong lie within the nature of God
• God is right
• That which varies from God’s nature and will is wrong
• Human knowledge of right and wrong is derived from revelation and conscience
• God’s law gives us detailed knowledge of right and wrong
• The two fundamental laws are love God and love others

Critical Concerns: Morality

• Because humans are created in the image of God, we are moral beings who can know objective right and wrong.
• God has given human beings a conscience which, when properly functioning, bears witness to right and wrong.
• The Word of God reproves, corrects and trains in righteousness.

Applying the Text

• How do you determine right and wrong?
• Is the Word of God training you in righteousness?

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What is a “Worldview”?

A worldview is the framework of our most basic beliefs that shapes our view of the world :and is the basis for our decisions and actions.

The Biblical worldview conforms to Biblical teaching, which in turn, conforms to REALITY.

Four Critical Concerns…

Four Critical Questions…

The Meaning of Life: 3 Basic Options

1. Life has no meaning
2. Meaning is created by us from within
3. Meaning is given to us from outside us

Critical Concerns: Meaning Ecclesiastes 3:10-14

• God has put unfathomable eternity into man’s heart
• The best thing in life for man is to do good and enjoy God’s good gifts
• The Sovereign God has done all this that man may fear Him

Critical Concerns: Meaning 1 John 2:15-17

• All the desires of the world are passing away
• Whoever does the will of God abides forever

Critical Concerns: Meaning Matthew 22:34-40

• The greatest commandment is to love God with all your being
• The second is to love your neighbor

Critical Concerns: Meaning John 17:1-3

• Eternal life is to know God through Jesus Christ

Critical Concerns: Meaning 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

• The advance of man’s redemption is bringing greater and greater glory to God
• The pain of this life is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond all comparison

Applying the Text

• You are surrounded by people with eternity in their hearts
• The desires of this world will never satisfy you
• The greatest commandment is to love God and people
• Eternal life and ultimate meaning are found in Jesus Christ

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What is a “Worldview”?

A worldview is the framework of our most basic beliefs that shapes our view of the world and is the basis for our decisions and actions.

The Biblical worldview conforms to Biblical teaching, which in turn, conforms to REALITY.

BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW MATTERS

Since the dawn of humanity, men and women have asked ultimate questions about origins, meaning, morality and destiny. A person’s worldview- the framework he or she uses to order life and determine answers to these ultimate questions- is critical. We all have a worldview, whether we are aware of it or not. As followers of Jesus, it is essential for us to understand the Biblical worldview and be prepared to explain and defend it to people who needs answers and hope.

Four Critical Concerns

Origins: Where do we come from?

Meaning: What is life all about?

Morality: How do we determine right and wrong?

Destiny: What happens next?

Four Critical Questions

Does God exist?

How do we determine truth?

Is the Bible reliable?

Is the resurrection true?

Origins: Two Basic Options

1. Everything created itself from nothing by nothing for no apparent reason (Naturalism)

2. Everything was created by something that is infinite and eternal

Critical Concerns: Origins

When? In the beginning

Who? God

What? Created the heavens and the earth

Critical Concerns: Origins

God is the Creator of Everything

God is transcendent and independent of the creation

God is the Source and Sustainer of Life

God is sovereign over the creation

God calls men and women to seek Him

God calls all to repentance because a Day of Judgment is coming

The resurrection is the proof of the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ

Critical Concerns: Origins

God is the Source of all things (“from Him”)

God is the Agent through Whom all things exist (“through Him”)

God is the goal of all that exists and happens in the universe (“to Him”)

All things serve to bring God glory forever!

What Do You Believe?

How did you get here?

Why are you here?

How do you know what is right?

Where are you going?

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