Worldview Categories
Questions that deal with where we came from
Origin
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2
The product of humanity's search for answers
Ideas
The idea that values are different from facts is called?
The two story model of truth, or the fact/value divide.
all
Meaning
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5
True or False, among all living creatures, only humans and primates wrestle with the question of why we exist.
False.
A religious and philosophical worldview that makes mankind the ultimate norm by which truth and values are to be determined.
Secular Humanism
The power or right to give orders and demand obedience with the threat of punishment.
Hard Authority
Questions that deal with what happens next
Destiny
What tribe of Israel is referenced in 1 Chronicles 12:32?
Issachar
True or False, Ideas are neutral
False.
It is impossible to know everything, but it is __________ to know something.
possible
Which type of authority is intrinsic, relational, and persuades obedience rather than commanding it.
Soft Authority
Questions that deal with who we are
Identity
What verse(s) outlines what happens when people reject God?
Romans 1:18-21
True or false, ideas ultimately shape how we see the world.
True
The belief that truth, knowledge, and morality are relative to the individual, society, and historical context.
Relativism
Which type of authority is extrinsic, hierarchical, and commands obedience because it is punitive.
Hard Authority.
Questions that deal with how we should live
Morality
See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
Colossians 2:8
A Hebrew word often used in the Old Testament which describes a direction-filled life. Literally meaning, "The way."
Derek
The branch of philosophy that seeks to understand the nature of knowledge.
The power to influence and persuade others because of a person's knowledge or out of an earned respect.
Soft Authority