101 Biblical Worldview Truths

GOD CREATION HUMANITY MORAL ORDER PURPOSE

Has to do with the nature, Has to do with what is Has to do with who and Has to do with moral Has to do with the
character and role of God. made and sustained by what humans are. behavior and intention or meaning of all
God. responsibility. that exists.
• God is eternal, with no • The entire universe was spoken • Humans were created by God’s • Moral order is determined by • The First Commission God
beginning or end. into existence by the Designer’s choice and design. God, not invented by humans. gave to human beings was to
• God is a divine Person, with willing choice. • Man and woman were specially • God’s moral order is designed rule over all the earth.
mind, emotion, and free will. • All things are continually created in the likeness and for the good of humans and all • The will of God is to be done on
• God is a compound unity sustained by God. image of God so that they could of society. earth as it is in heaven.
having three simultaneous • The created realm includes fulfill God’s First Commission • Moral order is clarified through • The function of believers of
manifestations: Father, Son both physical and spiritual to rule (govern) over all the biblical examples of good and Christ is to be a blessing to the
(Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit. realities. earth. evil. nations as the “salt of the
• God is entirely good and holy, • The created realm includes • Humans are different from • Moral order is upheld through earth” and the “light of the
having no evil elements both temporal and eternal animals, having intrinsic value God’s ordained institutions of world.”
whatsoever. realities. and inherent worth because family, church and state. • The purpose of all things,
they are made in the likeness including things in earth,
• God is omniscient (all- • All creation speaks of God’s and image of God. • The moral order of God is non-
knowing). existence. optional and non-negotiable. centers in Christ’s purpose for
• Humans are able to all things.
• God is omnipresent • The creation speaks of God’s communicate with God—and • Although humans have the
(everywhere-present). character. God-given ability to break • The Great Commission is to
God with humans. make disciples of all nations.
• God is omnipotent (all- • All truth existing in creation is God’s moral laws, they do not
• Humans are spiritual as well as have the right to break them. • The Word of God reveals God’s
powerful). God’s truth. physical beings, needing both
• Humans are responsible and plan and purpose for humanity.
• God is perfect in every respect. • The earth has been plagued by physical and spiritual
corruption and decay since nurturing. accountable for their actions. • The purpose for marriage and
• God never changes. the family has been established
mankind’s first sin at the Fall. • Humans have been given the • Violation of God’s moral order
• God created all things. results in pain—for the violator by God.
• The world (including the ability to make moral choices.
• God continuously sustains all physical realm of creation) has and often for others, too. • The purpose of the Church has
things throughout the present. • People are alienated from God been established by God.
not been forsaken by God, in through transgressions (sins). • Sin is disobedience of God’s
• God transcends His creation, spite of the Fall. moral order. • The role of civil government
and is distinct from it. • All humans sin, and fall short of has been established by God.
• Pain and suffering are realities the glory of God. • Since the Fall, human beings
• God is sovereign over all things, of a Fallen world. have experienced an internal • There is a purpose for each
including all nations, and all of • Since the Fall (when Adam, the problem with sin – a natural person.
• The earth and everything in it first man, sinned through
creation. remains God’s own possession, “bent” to go our own way • Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists,
disobedience to God), all rather than God’s way, and to
• God loves all people of every and therefore, it has great humans have been born with a Pastors and Teachers have
nation. significance for God and for be a law unto ourselves. particular roles to fill.
basic internal nature that seeks
• God desires a relationship with humans. to go its own way and ignore • God’s moral standards apply to • God seeks to do His will on
every human being. • The earth and all it contains is a God’s will, especially when it all people of all cultures in earth as it is in heaven, and by
realm that God intends for contradicts their own desires. equal measure. His grace, He will work through
• God is active in the affairs of all • Character development is the
humanity, and is the ultimate humans to properly steward • Human pain, suffering and redeemed people to bring His
authority. and govern. sorrow are the result of the Fall moral responsibility of all light to every sphere of life.
• Spiritual forces exist that have and the consequences of that people.
• God sees all human acts, and
discerns all human thoughts rebelled against God, and who historic event. • It is the responsibility of
and motives. oppose Him and His work in • All humans experience physical parents to bring up their
the created realm. death, followed by eternal children in accordance with the
• God empathizes with those who ways of the Lord.
suffer, and all who are tempted. • Angels and demons are real. fellowship with God or eternal
• Hell is real. separation from Him. • The two foremost
• God is aware and interested in • Humans can be restored to a responsibilities that humans
every aspect of each person’s • Heaven is real. have are to love the Lord with
right relationship with God
life. • The earth and the universe will all their heart, mind and
through faith in the finished
• God communicates with people. someday be fully restored by work of Christ on the cross. strength, and to love their
God to their perfect condition, neighbors as ourselves.
• God reveals Himself to humans • All people who turn from sin,
through His written Word, the and His redeemed people will • Genuine human freedom is the
dwell in an earthly holy city and place their trust in Christ’s
Bible. sacrifice on the cross to redeem internal self-control that comes
called the “New Jerusalem.” from moral self-government
• God reveals Himself to humans them, will experience salvation,
a gift of God’s grace apart from under God – through the
through His creation.
human effort. enablement of the Holy Spirit –
• God revealed Himself through regardless of the circumstances.
the incarnation of His Son, • All believers in Christ are an
Jesus Christ. integral part of the Body of • The only divinely inspired,
Christ—His church, the family authoritative rule of faith and
• Jesus Christ is the only of God. conduct is the Bible.
incarnation of God, born of a
virgin, being truly human and • People have been given gifts by • All moral and ethical truth is
God for the purpose of building God’s truth.
truly divine.
the body of Christ, and blessing
• Christ was buried, bodily all humanity.
resurrected, and ascended to
the right hand of God the • All believers in Christ have the
Father. Holy Spirit dwelling within
them, who empowers them to
• At the cross, Christ, the sinless live a godly life.
Son of God, took upon Himself
the sins of the human race, in • Some knowledge can only come
order to bridge the relational to humans through divine
gap between humans and God, revelation of the Holy Spirit.
and to provide a way of • All believers in Christ are
redemption through personal called to participate in fulfilling
faith in His finished work. the Great Commission of
• God desires that all men should Matthew 28.
come to repentance. • All humans will appear before
• God forgives sin. the final judgment.
• God is merciful and just.
• God is faultless in judgment.
• God is truth personified.
• God is the giver of every good
and perfect gift.
• God answers prayer.
• God works through people to
accomplish His will on earth.
• God is fully worthy of
unreserved worship, confidence
and obedience.
• Christ will literally, visibly and
personally come again.

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