Biblical Christian Worldview

A reader asked me today if the words “In God We Trust” were still being printed on American currency. Of course, the reason for the question has more to do with our increasing aversion to anything Christian being mixed into the general population. Imagine if the phrase was originally coined, “In Jesus We Trust”.

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What many Americans seem to miss is that the more we spread money around in an attempt to fix the inequities of society in the near term, the more anemic we become as a nation. There is a loss of incentive and an increase in apathy. More and more recipients of the social welfare state become dependent upon fewer and fewer "donors" and everyone loses in the end. The number of Americans receiving some form of governmental assistance jumped “to the whopping 29 percent… in 2020 – more than double what it was in 1996”. In 2022, approximately 22% of the federal budget accounted for some form of welfare assistance.

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I responded recently to an article written by a very well-meaning author on the subject of Christian presence at Abortion Clinics. His premise was that we should be caring for women in their neighborhoods and, in the event of their pro-choice decision to abort, we should be offering support rather than pre or post advice.

In my view, the media is a fault here, not this author, except for his discernment perhaps. We all need to be on guard as the evil one prowls around seeking to devour (1 Peter 5:8). What better way than to attack women who have to make life and death decisions that will impact them for a lifetime. Today, we are seeing just the tip of the iceberg, as we head into a season of renewed controversary regarding Roe v Wade.

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What is the interrelationship between Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” and a Biblical Christian worldview? It is all a matter of perspective and priority in today’s American culture. 

The Main Thing

Truly our most pressing need is not even on Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” list. God places a vacuum in the heart of mankind. We may try to fill that emptiness with a life full of toys, safety, entertainment, and relationships. However, the only One who can truly fill that void is Christ. And, all we have to do to bring Him into our lives is to ask Him and accept His Lordship. 

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9

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Over the last few months I have received a few comments related to the importance of the Apostles’ Creed as the foundation for our Biblical Christian worldview. Some readers went so far as to say that they do not “stray too far” from the Apostle’s Creed in establishing their systematic theology. Below, I would like to weigh in on that approach to our faith. 

God calls us to read His love letter to mankind. Commentaries, YouTube videos, Christian books and social media posts (like this one) are no substitute for the inerrant source, the Bible.

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Many people believe that the Bible is a wonderful book of wisdom for life’s challenges. Further, most Christians accept much, if not all, the theology presented in Scripture. However, often one hears… 

In the end, it is an acceptance of what we don’t understand and a desire to have a relationship with Christ that drives Christians to our faith.

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I was looking out my bedroom window about 20 years ago watching my 6 year old daughter being evangelized by a neighborhood girl of similar age. As I watched, my daughter bowed her head and prayed what we were told later was the 'Sinners Prayer". I was elated, not only because she was "saved", but that God had allowed me to witness the moment of her transition to eternal life through Christ! After our daughter told us the details, my wife and I told the pastor and she got baptized. Hugs all around. 

When that precious little girl told my daughter about Jesus, she wanted to go to Heaven. She wanted a Savior to get her there. But, my daughter was not willing to change, to repent of her sins, to turn away from this world and learn who God is through His Word, the Bible. There was no change in her life that would indicate she had the Holy Spirit living within her. James 2:14-26 makes the point that, "faith without deeds is dead". Deeds or works do not save anyone. However, once saved, there is a heart change that cannot be hidden and will show up in our outward behavior. 

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There is a constant flow of media rhetoric on gun violence in America. It happens every time a mass shooting occurs, which sadly elicits more mass shootings. The reality is that gun violence is not accurately represented in media reporting. Every day over 300 Americans are shot and 124 die in gun related assaults, many of which are gang related. 

The intent of this article was to attempt to set the record straight on where gun violence is truly taking place, every hour of every day, making life fearful for those living in the crossfire, which is largely ignored by a liberal woke media. 

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There was a conference conducted in October of this year, which offered candid and public insights from both John Piper and John MacArthur on the direction of moral decay in this country and how we need to prepare for coming persecution based on a Biblical Christian worldview. These are respected Christian preachers and theologians of our time.  They are not gaslighting politicians or media talking heads, desperate to attract and maintain their viewers by pandering. The moderator asked the following question…

As Biblical Christians, we need to recognize the signs of the times (Matt. 24:32-36). We also need to recognize that persecution is predicted, but our response is to rejoice and seek opportunities to share the gospel.

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There is an interesting paradox happening all around us, between the extremes in our culture, which is sadly ironic. On certain overarching concepts, secularists, atheists, and humanists are all in agreement with the most avid Christians. From a Biblical Christian worldview perspective, that emerging reality could suggest we are approaching the end of American dominance, at best, or the labor pains which foreshadow the end of the world, at worst.

To make it through the chaos we need to…

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9

Then we need to…

In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, - 1 Peter 3:15

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