Developing a Biblical Worldview: Seeing Things God’s Way
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Developing a Biblical Worldview equips readers to think biblically about the world in which we live. Four questions that everyone asks, at least implicitly, about life and reality are used as a rubric for analyzing worldviews: Who are we? Where are we? What is wrong? What is the answer? Professor C. Fred Smith answers these questions from a biblical perspective, enabling readers to discern how they have been influenced by false worldviews and where they need to grow in their biblical understanding.
As readers consider what it means to be human beings made in the image of God, to live in the world God created, to experience sin and its consequences, and to believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ, they will be encouraged to immerse themselves intentionally in the totality of Scripture and see the world God’s way.
- Uses a form of four worldview questions to explore the subject: Who am I? Where am I? What is wrong? What is the answer?
- Seeks to help readers develop tools to spend a lifetime developing and refining a biblical understanding of the world
- Provides material that is flexible enough to equip readers to apply it in various ways, settings and stages of spiritual growth
Top Highlights
“fact, everyone has a worldview, a comprehensive picture of reality, which affects everything they do.1” (Page 1)
“This book will use a form of the four worldview questions: Who am I? Where am I? What is wrong? And what is the answer?” (Page 10)
“God created us in his image,5 and we are fallen creatures, sinners by nature” (Pages 16–17)
“The Bible challenges us to see all of life as a whole, in relational terms.” (Page 8)
“The atomic worldview is the worldview of most Americans” (Page 6)
One of the pressing needs of Christians today is a full-orbed, robust biblical worldview that accomplishes two things: (1) biblical grounding for one’s own life, and (2) help to engage the culture with the gospel. Fred Smith has provided a marvelous tool to assist every believer in this endeavor. Eminently biblical yet readable and practical, this book will equip you for front-line cultural engagement. Highly recommended.
David Allen, Dean of the School of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Any thinking person today is familiar with the word "worldview". We hear it all the time. But sadly, most people are unable to articulate what a worldview is and as a result cannot assess how reasonable their own worldview is. This means that most Christians are unable to discern the biblical worldview and thus don't know whether their own view of life is consistent with God's Word. For these reasons (as well as many others) Fred Smith's Developing a Biblical Worldview is a breath of fresh air and a much needed corrective to our current cultural malaise. I highly recommend this book. You will be the better for reading it!
Robert B. Stewart, Professor of Philosophy and Theology, and Greer-Heard Chair of Faith and Culture, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Developing and applying the biblical worldview is essential for all Christians. Smith articulates a compelling and creative approach for all followers of Christ to develop the biblical framework for belief and action.
Lew Weider, Professor of Biblical Worldview, Liberty University
- Title: Developing a Biblical Worldview: Seeing Things God’s Way
- Author: C. Fred Smith
- Publisher: B&H
- Print Publication Date: 2015
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Pages: 200
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Christian living; Christian sociology
- ISBNs: 9781430073437, 9781433685774, 1433685779, 1430073438
- Resource ID: LLS:9781433685774
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-01-16T19:01:45Z