Every person on the earth has a worldview, whether they comprehend it or not. Consequently, one the most foundational topics of Developing a Christian mind has been the concept of a worldview; what shapes them, what they consist of, and how they affect everyday life. There are a few defining characteristics of what shapes a Biblical worldview, such as; Creation, The Fall and Redemption. However, one of the biggest problems with a Biblical worldview is the concept of Dualism, which twists the Biblical canon. All of these factors; creation, the fall, redemption and dualism, shape a Biblical worldview.
The authors of “The Transforming Vision”, Brian J. Walsh and Richard Middleton, define worldviews as “…perceptual frameworks. They are ways of …show more content…
6 pg. 96) Dualism distorts, and is one of the biggest threats to biblical worldviews. Dualism is the thought process that allows the Bible to invade certain aspects of culture, but keeps it out of others. According to “The Transforming Vision”, dualism represents a world view crisis, but also that “A worldview must elucidate or open up to all of life.” (The Transforming Vision Chpt. 6 pg. 95) Walsh and Middleton make a powerful analogy in Chapter 6 with Christian Musicians stating that “Christian musicians may feel limited to singing religious or “spiritual” songs, remaining out of touch with music that deals with the whole life.” (The Transforming Vision Chpt 6 pg.98) By doing this, Walsh and Middleton claim, Christian musicians are “…merely adding faith to their vocation, rather than letting faith transform their vocation.” (The Transforming Vision Chpt. 6 pg. 98) Christians have a tendency to allow God into to certain areas, such as the death of a family member where they give the awful “They are in a better place now.”, or “allow” Him to be used when refuting homosexuality, but Christians will not allow Him to be a part of everything. However, we are commanded by Paul to be “firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you …show more content…
Biblical worldviews are indispensable, and need to be carefully and accurately cultivated in order to truly see the world through a biblical perspective. Paul warns of false views; “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” (Colossians 2:8 NASB) We must not let false philosophy, deception, tradition, or worldly things shape our views. Why should we not let these things influence us? Paul makes it crystal clear; “For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority.” (Colossians 2:9-10 NASB) The only factor that should ever fashion or biblical worldviews is the indisputable, unshakable, literally God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16) word that is found in the
The authors of “The Transforming Vision”, Brian J. Walsh and Richard Middleton, define worldviews as “…perceptual frameworks. They are ways of …show more content…
6 pg. 96) Dualism distorts, and is one of the biggest threats to biblical worldviews. Dualism is the thought process that allows the Bible to invade certain aspects of culture, but keeps it out of others. According to “The Transforming Vision”, dualism represents a world view crisis, but also that “A worldview must elucidate or open up to all of life.” (The Transforming Vision Chpt. 6 pg. 95) Walsh and Middleton make a powerful analogy in Chapter 6 with Christian Musicians stating that “Christian musicians may feel limited to singing religious or “spiritual” songs, remaining out of touch with music that deals with the whole life.” (The Transforming Vision Chpt 6 pg.98) By doing this, Walsh and Middleton claim, Christian musicians are “…merely adding faith to their vocation, rather than letting faith transform their vocation.” (The Transforming Vision Chpt. 6 pg. 98) Christians have a tendency to allow God into to certain areas, such as the death of a family member where they give the awful “They are in a better place now.”, or “allow” Him to be used when refuting homosexuality, but Christians will not allow Him to be a part of everything. However, we are commanded by Paul to be “firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you …show more content…
Biblical worldviews are indispensable, and need to be carefully and accurately cultivated in order to truly see the world through a biblical perspective. Paul warns of false views; “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” (Colossians 2:8 NASB) We must not let false philosophy, deception, tradition, or worldly things shape our views. Why should we not let these things influence us? Paul makes it crystal clear; “For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority.” (Colossians 2:9-10 NASB) The only factor that should ever fashion or biblical worldviews is the indisputable, unshakable, literally God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16) word that is found in the