Weider And Gutierrez: A Biblical/Christian Worldview

There are various ways to describe what a worldview is, to some it’s a view of what the world is, to others it’s their biblical views or foundation, or even their personal views or opinions. Weider and Gutierrez define a worldview as something that holds much meaning, as well as many emotions and potential consequences. It’s a response of our heart or inner being, our intellect, emotion, and will; it’s your philosophy of life and the framework you bring to making decisions. (Weider & Gutierrez, 2014, pp. 58-59). A Christian begins with believing that God exists; the biblical/Christian worldview begins with God being known through His creation of and revelation to humanity. “The term biblical is added as a descriptor to indicate the lens or

Those are two very important questions to be answered to explain the importance of your stance and understanding on life and existence speaking from a biblical and Christian standpoint. Theism contends that God is the result of everything that exists; He’s said to have created ex nihilo, which means “out of nothing,” and although differing in their idea of His nature, God is the first cause as well as the answer to why there is something rather than nothing. “Most Christian churches teach that God is the triune and all three persons of the Godhead were involved in the creation of the universe and mankind” (Weider & Gutierrez, 2014, p. 65). In Genesis 1:1 it states how God created the heavens and the earth. In Genesis 2:7 it states how God breathed the breath of life into man to become living beings. These two verses explain the importance of God creating life and all it holds, as well as how mankind was created in His image by His very

“Personal experiences and intuitive feelings will shift over time and in different situations. A worldview based on Scripture will survive over time and across all the situations we will encounter” (McCullough, 2008, p. 19). Your biblical worldview beliefs should influence the way you think about, treat, and speak to others daily by allowing God’s light to shine through you unto others. McCullough says that we are to be influential for God’s glory in our lives, and that God must be involved (2008, p.7). Your biblical worldview beliefs might also influence the way you decide on a future career. You may not agree with certain jobs or positions that are held, or your beliefs may have you view things differently. “We must identify not only the beliefs that are in our minds but, most importantly, the beliefs that we have moved into our lives in such a way that we are deeply, personally, and sincerely committed to them” (McCullough, 2008, p. 19). Your worldview and beliefs should have a positive influence on you whether it be through your relationships with others or through choosing a career; “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans” (Proverbs