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Essay / Biblical Worldview: An Introduction to the Bible...
Laurie PelosiLiberty University OnlineBiblical WorldviewMarch 31, 2014We really can't be sure why God chose the specific moment in history and the demographic locations he used to create the universe. This should come as no surprise when we read Genesis, which shows us the rich history of those many years and the conflicts that still arise today over religion and land in the Middle East. Religious conflicts are still on the rise in these countries, and with the ease of traveling to the United States, many have been influenced by other theologies. This can confuse many people. This is why it is important to read and understand the Bible. Genesis 1-11 lays the foundation for all biblical truth because it assumes that God is the creator of all things. We know from Scripture that God wanted us to participate in His creation and glory. He chose to reveal himself in his own way. These scriptures describe God as righteous, gracious, loving, wrathful, and holy. This should be the beginning of our introduction to our biblical worldview. As broad as this term is, it seems we should consider it a standard for how we personally view our world, our beliefs, and our matters of the heart. There are still such challenges between evolution and biblical thought, science will consider all machines and we are not divine, we know only God is divine, we are humans with potential for sin. Today, more and more people are looking for answers; they want answers about what happens after they leave. Is God the real truth? Without the wealth for God in their hearts, we can understand why so many people struggle and fall into self-harm and other addiction issues. Will it be science or the Word of God that must be searched in his soul? This should not...... middle of document ......d. Genesis teaches us about human identity, civilization, the natural world, and human relationships. God's message is clear: we must take the Bible seriously as not just a piece of literature, but also factual knowledge of how we got started. We see how God worked to create this world and how we have grown to ruin this creation. We have too often forgotten how amazing the world is and take it all for granted. By reading Genesis, we can truly understand how imperfect we can be. We all assume the world will be there as we know it, but that's just something we tell ourselves, a fabrication so we don't have to face life's bigger questions. We have become a hardened nation and comfort only seems to occur in the Church. We must make a personal commitment to asking God for guidance and connecting with people who want to know more about Christianity..