My Worldview Essay

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My Worldview Worldview. Small word. Big meaning. I certainly had my own preconceived notions as to the true meaning of the word, largely built upon a weak foundation. My worldview had largely been constructed with a combination of “materials”, represented largely by the influence of family and friends and media; in addition to my own desires, opinions, struggles and the overarching, undeniable presence of sin. Many of these “materials” can no longer be changed, however, this inability does not stand as an excuse to continue on in self-inflicted ignorance. My eyes have been opened, not only to the existence of theology, anthropology, axiology, epistemology, logic, and ontology in drastically new ways, but also to the massive importance of recognizing my interaction with these areas, God’s desire for this interaction and how I will begin to integrate them into my life. Thus, the following words below will serve to delineate my current worldview; one that will never be finished, but hopefully, will ever be striving to mirror God’s initially intended worldview for His creation. Theology The one, true God is one with whom we are able to interact. He has revealed Himself to His creation through both special and general revelation. Through general revelation, God reveals Himself through His creation (Psalm 19:1-6) and through His provision (Jeremiah 29:11). Through special revelation, God has revealed Himself through direct, tangible contact with human beings, most commonly seen through His son, Jesus. Additionally, God reveals Himself to His creation through His Word (John 1:1-18). Through both general and special revelation, the character and nature of God is revealed to humanity. God is. God is omnipotent (Matthew 19:26), omniscient (1 Samuel 2:3), and omnipresent (Jeremiah 23:24 & Matthew 18:20). He was and is and always will be (Exodus 3:14). He

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