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Category Archives: Biblical Worldview
Social Justice from a Biblical Perspective
When Israel was a theocratic kingdom, God legislated certain benefits to the poor, widows, orphans and sojourners in order to meet their daily needs, and these were to be given by those whom He’d blessed with abundance. God instructed His leaders to uphold and defend the rights of the vulnerable, knowing there would be wicked persons who would seek to exploit them. Sadly, much of Israel’s history was marked by a breakdown among His people, as the leaders and wealthy in the land exploited the poor they were called to defend. Now, in the Church age, God provides care for the needy in society through human governments, as well as through individual Christians and local churches. Lastly, perfect government will come in the future when Jesus Christ returns and establishes His kingdom on earth and provides righteous reign and care for all. Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Worldview, Christian Theology, Church, Hot Topics, Leadership, Living by Faith, Righteous Living
Tagged A Christian view of social justice, caring for the por, Christians and social justice, helping orphans, Helping the homeless, Helping the poor, helping widows, Scripture for social justice, social justice, social justice and Christians, Social justice and the Bible, Social justice and the church, Social Justice from a Biblical Perspective, The church and social justice, what does God say about social justice, what does the Bible say about helping the poor, What does the Bible say about social justice?, what is social justice
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Babylonianism
Babylonianism is a philosophy of human autonomy. It is a system of values that start and end with man, and is embraced by the vast majority of people who assign no serious thought of God to their discussions, plans, or projects, and who seek to use His resources independently of His wishes. Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Worldview, Christian Theology, Hot Topics, Living by Faith, Righteous Living
Tagged Babylon is the birthplace of organized religion, Babylonian values, Babylonianism, Babylonianism is a philosophy of human autonomy, Living in Babylon, Satan's world system, The great harlot, The land of Shinar, The tower of Babel, What is Babylonianism?
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Living in Babylon
Daniel was born into a good family of noble birth in Judah (Dan. 1:3-6). In his early years he witnessed the spiritual and moral decline of his country. Idolatry was rampant in Israel to such an extent that human sacrifice had become acceptable (Ezek. 16:20-21). As a result of Judah’s spiritual decline, God brought judgment upon the nation through Nebuchadnezzar, a Babylonian king (Jer. 25:8-9; Dan. 1:1-2), who besieged Jerusalem in 605 B.C. and transported many captives to his homeland. Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Worldview, Christian Theology, Inspirational Writings, Living by Faith, Righteous Living
Tagged a Christian role model, Biblical wisdom, Daniel, Daniel in Babylon, Daniel in the lion's den, How can the Christian live in the world?, How should we live?, Living by faith, Living in Babylon, Living spiritually in the devil's world, living wisely, Tanakh, The Babylonian kingdom, The book of Daniel, The Tanakh
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God the King Maker
God is never neutral. He meddles in the affairs of mankind, political or otherwise. His unseen hand works behind all the activities of mankind, controlling and directing history as He wills. “Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps” (Ps. 135:6). Ultimately, it is God “who changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings” (Dan. 2:21a), for “the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whom He wishes and sets over it the lowliest of men” (Dan. 4:14). Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Worldview, Christian Theology, Hot Topics
Tagged 2016 Election, America, American politics, Biblical worldview, Christians in America, Does God meddle in politics?, Donald Trump, God and American politics, God and democracy, God and politics, God and the political process, God sets up rulers, God the king maker, Hillary Clinton, How should Christians vote?, Never Clinton?, Never Trump?, political worldview, Righteousness exalts a nation, Satan's world system, the Bible and politics, The Bible and the 2016 Election, The Bible and the presidential election, the king makers, Voting the Bible, what does the Bible say about politics?, worldview
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A Biblical Worldview
A worldview is a biased perspective on life. It is a mental framework of beliefs that guide our understanding of what is. It’s the assumptions we employ to help us make sense of the world, ourselves, and our experiences. Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Worldview, Creationism, Inspirational Writings
Tagged assumptions about life, Biblical worldview, Christian worldview, Creationism, God created the universe, God's creation, God's sovereignty, intelligent design, perspective on life, presuppositions, purpose of creation, purpose of life, what does the Bible say about origins?, worldview
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Essentials of the Christian Faith
The essentials of the Christian faith consist of core doctrines taught in Scripture. To depart from one or all of these doctrines is to be outside Christian orthodoxy. Christians may disagree about non-essential doctrines (i.e. the rapture, millennial reign of … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Worldview, Christian Theology
Tagged Biblical Inerrancy, Christ alone, Christian fundamentals, Essentials of the Christian Faith, faith alone, grace alone, Humanity and deity of Jesus, hypostatic union, in all things love, In essentials unity, In non-essentials libery, saved by grace through faith, sola Christus, sola fide, sola gratia, sola scriptura, substitutionary atonement, The Christian Faith, The fundamentals of Christianity, The fundamentals of the Christian Faith, Trinity, What are the central teachings of Christianity, what are the core teachings of Christianity, what is the gospel
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The Sovereignty of God
God is the sovereign Creator-Lord of the universe (Gen. 1:1; Ps. 115:3; 135:6; Dan. 4:35). He is infinitely good, and all good things were created by Him, for Him, and to His glory. From Genesis to Revelation, God governs the lives of people and nations. Continue reading
Jesus, Creator and Savior
The universe originates with God. The opening verse of Scripture states, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). Creation has features of design because of its infinitely wise Designer. The Lord created … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Worldview, Creationism
Tagged Creation not evolution, creation of heaven and earth, Creationism, Genesis 1, God created the heavens and the earth, God the Holy Spirit, Jesus Creator, Jesus the Creator, Jesus the redeemer, Jesus the Savior, Jesus the Son of God, Six days of creation
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Overcome Evil with Good
The Christian lives in a fallen world, and in order for him to overcome evil, he must grow spiritually and live in regular dependence on God the Holy Spirit to sustain and direct his life. The Holy Spirit will … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Worldview
Tagged an unjust society, Christian History, Christian suffering, governmental pressure, Julius Caesar, loving others, Nero, Overcoming evil with Good, overcoming faith, Prison, Roman History, Roman persecutions, social pressure, suffering in prison, the suffering of the righteous, unjust suffering, why do the righteous suffer, worldly pressure
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You Fight Like You Train
The character of a person is sometimes measured by the difficulties he overcomes. The warrior by his battle victories, the runner by his long races, or the climber by the mountains he summits. Of course, we all fight battles, run … Continue reading
Satan’s World System
Do not love the world [Grk. kosmos] nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and … Continue reading
When the Wicked Prosper
When suffering, there is a temptation to compare one’s life and situation with others. The ease, prosperity and wellbeing of others is sometimes incorrectly viewed as God’s blessing to them and/or His discipline to you. The presence of suffering … Continue reading
The Lord’s Day of Vengeance
Many in the world today look to gods and religions that are ultimately no greater than those who support them. Sadly, many who defend them often resort to violence when their theological presuppositions are threatened. Unlike those who feel … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Worldview, Prophecy, Suffering & Persecution
Tagged Christian suffering, God's wrath, suffering, the Day of Vengeance, the Day of Vengeance is coming, The Lord's Day of Vengeance, the prosperity of the wicked, the suffering of the righteous, when the wicked prosper, why do evil men prosper, why do the righteous suffer, why do the wicked prosper, wicked prosper
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The Eternal-Now
Everything we experience in this life is designed to prepare us for the life we will come to know when we leave this world and enter into God’s eternal presence. The challenge before every Christian, especially during … Continue reading
