Because God is the Chief End of human beings, life is meaningful and every life matters. In part 2 of Biblical Worldview Matters, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ecclesiastes 3:10-14.
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Study Notes
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
- Life has no meaning
- Meaning is created by us from within
- 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