Shaping and Sharing
A Biblical Worldview
Just over a year ago, I wrote a post titled, Worldview Wars. In that post, I discussed how Tamillia Valenzuela, a self-described “neurodivergent Queer” and member of the Washington Elementary School board in Arizona made national news by opposing the board’s cooperation with a Christian University. Valenzuela opposed cooperating with the university because of the school’s “Biblically-informed values.” Ms. Valenzuela knows her worldview and, through her opposition, defends it. Few Americans can define worldview much less provide support for it.
Kyle with his copy of Biblical Worldview and the study guide
Everyone has a worldview. It’s defined as a collection of beliefs, attitudes, values, and expectations about the world around us. Our worldview frames our thoughts and actions. Do you think family is important? Do you believe in God? Do you try and follow the Ten Commandments? Do you believe marriage should last a lifetime? The answers to all those questions are part of your worldview.
As parents, we want to pass on our worldview to our children, but unfortunately, these concepts are often vague and fluid. We don’t exactly know what we should be passing on or why. Dr. Josh Mulvihill has focused his writing on ways to provide a clear worldview and how to pass it down to the next generation. The 233 pages of Biblical Worldview, by Renewanation is part of that process. However, the book will also be useful if you’re a new Christian or just learning about the concept of worldview.
On the Amazon page for the book we read, “There is a battle being fought for the hearts and minds of children, and much is at stake.” We clearly see this struggle being waged in government schools, colleges, and universities. The world around us denies the existence of the Judeo-Christian God and believes humans are the only authority for their own destiny. Each person decides on their own standards and values. Existence begins when we are born and will end with our death. This worldview is often expressed as, “If it feels good, do it.” In this worldview, a man can identify as a woman or Ms. Valenzuela can be a “neurodivergent Queer,” simply because that is what they want.
Biblical Worldview assumes the reader is a Christian parent and that they want to convey that worldview to their children. The author states that worldview is developed, “as we establish beliefs about four critical topics: 1. Creation: How did I get here? What is my purpose? 2. Rebellion: What went wrong? Why is there evil and suffering? 3. Salvation: What is the solution? Where do I find hope? 4. Restoration: What happens in the future? How do we transform lives and change the world?” Each question, and more, is covered in the book and a study guide is available.
In the Bible, Joshua asks the Hebrews to, “choose this day whom you will serve. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Is America a Christian nation? Should it be? That should be part of a worldview that guides us into the future.
Is America in a worldview crisis? Have you read Biblical Worldview? Do you think this book, or others like it, would be helpful? Tell me what you think in the comment section below.
