The Christian worldview answers four ultimate questions.
1) Where does this world and mankind come from? The Christian answer is "In the beginning God created the heavens and earth" and "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them". This first truth is being undermined by the theory of evolution and by attacks against the authority of the Bible. The truth of a historic Adam and Eve is also under attack even by Christian teachers wanting to align with the so called science of evolution. The Devil also seeks to dehumanize mankind and desecrate the image of God in man through normalizing sexual perversions, addictions, depression and destroying humanity through their sins.
2) Why is the world in this condition? The Christian answer is that through the sin of Adam and Eve man is born under the condemnation of God, born with a sinful nature, and sins at the earliest opportunity. "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God". Anger, hatred, greed, war, lust, lies, injustice, pride, false religions systems, cruel dictatorships are all the result of human sin. The lie that man is basically good continues to prevail as a denial of the Christian worldview.
3) Can anything be done to fix this evil world? The Christian answer is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. "Because of God you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness, and sanctification and redemption". God had provided an answer for the evil in the world. In Jesus forgiveness is received and given to others and a radical change is brought to human nature which begins the process of love, humility, mercy and grace in each life. The world is trying to fix itself with education, equitable distribution of finances and food and material goods, political decisions, military might, climate change, peace talks etc... Many of these initiatives are commendable but only God can change the human heart and bring long lasting change. Unfortunately mankind does not recognize their need for God and Jesus Christ in their lives and for the systemic problems of this world.
4) What will become of this world? The Christian answer is that God will create a new world where righteousness rules. All who refuse to bow down to God will be separated from those who have chosen to follow and love God. One day God's original purpose will be accomplished. "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. ...He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things are passed away. And he who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold I am making all things new'". We are not heading for Utopia but the fiery end of this evil world as it is, with a new world for the people of God. The big and tragic lie here is that everyone is going to heaven.
Christian you have a precious gift in the worldview that God has taught you, a worldview that concurs with the reality around you. Embrace it, live by it, and speak it out. Learn how to apply it to every situation and circumstance in your life. By holding a Christian worldview you are part of a minority and will be laughed at as old fashioned, outdated, behind the times. You will be mocked as narrow minded, intolerant, unloving, and unchristian. But one day all that you have embraced, lived and spoken will be validated by God Himself. Do not hide your light my brothers and sisters. Be faithful unto the end.
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