In the Platonic worldview, reality is divided between two distinct realms: the ideal/intelligible/ realm of “forms.” This “realm” is conceived of and defined as immaterial, unchangeable, and timeless. The “ideal realm” is postulated over against the “perceptible” or “material realm,” which is thought to be the home of corrupt and imperfect “copies” of the ideal forms located in the metaphysical realm. The problem with the world in this framework is materiality itself, and the solution (“salvation”), therefore, means to escape materiality. In contrast, reality in the Bible is described as a multi-leveled yet single household/tent/tabernacle made up of the heavens and the earth, in which God in His humility has chosen to dwell. The Bible also teaches that creation is very good and originally existed in a state of perfection. In the Biblical worldview, therefore, diversity of life and variation in creation, materiality, and perfection are not mutually exclusive concepts. God is an artist! Join us as we examine the difference between how the Greek and Biblical worldviews portray the structure of reality, and the implications for our understanding of the gospel. NOTES AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/structure-of-reality-what-is-gospel EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking