Biblical worldview

“The law of the Lord is perfect,
    refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
    making wise the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right,
    giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
    giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is pure,
    enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
    and all of them are righteous.
They are more precious than gold,
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
    than honey from the honeycomb.
By them Your servant is warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.
But who can discern their own errors?
    Forgive my hidden faults.
Keep Your servant also from willful sins;
    may they not rule over me.
Then I will be blameless,
    innocent of great transgression.
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
    be pleasing in Your sight,
    Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:7-14

ARTICLES:

The “Genesis Apologetics” Seven Myths 2-hour program “is accessible free (on our webpage or on YouTube), on our Mobile App (“Genesis Apologetics” in iTunes or Google Play), or can be purchased here.  Below are the 7 myths addressed by the program”:

  1. “While the Bible may be ‘inspired,’ by God, it’s not ‘inerrant’ and parts of it are just myth.”
  2. “The Bible’s account of Creation is only metaphorical, the six creation days were not ordinary days, and creation really unfolded over millions of years.”
  3. “Genesis 1 and 2 provide two different accounts of creation.” 
  4. “Adam and Eve were not real people, only allegorical figures in the story of human evolution.”
  5. “The Bible’s account of Noah’s Flood is just myth and was drawn from writings from the Ancient Near East.”
  6. “Moses did not actually write the first five books of the Bible.”
  7. “Dinosaurs died out millions of years ago, did not walk with man, and are not mentioned in the Bible.”

“7 MORE Ways to Encourage Your Child to Engage with God’s Word” – In “Find Answers” by “Biblica” Staff.

“A Devastating Report on Christian Education” – by Mike Riddle, founder of “Creation Training Inititative” (CTI); with excerpts from “You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church… And Rethinking the Faithby David Kinnaman, President of “Barna Group”.

“A God-Centered Worldview: New Blog Series”by various Bible teachers from .“The Gospel Project”.

“Enhancing Kids’ Worldview” – by Dale Hudson of “Building Children’s Ministry”.

“Franklin Graham: A Biblical Worldview in Today’s Culture” – by Franklin Graham of “Samaritan’s Purse” for “Billy Graham Evangelical Association.

“How a Biblical Worldview Shapes the Way We Teach Our Children” by the Discipleland blog in 2018.

“How Can Christians Stand Strong in College?” – by Alex McFarland and Shari Abbott of “Reasons for Hope *Jesus” for their section, “Got Questions?”.

“Is a Biblical Worldview Optional [for Christians (added by site founder for clarity)]?” – by Dr. Kristin Bird for “Answers in Genesis”.

“Knowledge of the Truth” – from “Days of Praise” by “Institute for Creation Research” (ICR).

“Racial Reconciliation: Where Do We Begin?” by Lita Cosner of “Creation Ministries International” (CMI).

“Secular researchers agree: worldviews control science! – by Paul Price for “Creation Ministries International” (CMI).

“Six Parts of a Christian Worldview: 1 Peter 4:12–19” – from John Piper‘s book.

“Test every teaching and doctrine by the Word” – by Nolan Harkness for “The Christian Post”.

“The Pursuit of Happiness and the Lost Purpose for Learning” – by Dr. Christian Overman, founder of “Worldview Matters”, for “Renewanation”.

“The Importance of a Christian Worldview” – by David Dockery of “Trinity International University” for “The Gospel Project”.

“What is a Christian Worldview?” – by “Got Questions”.

“What is a Worldview?” – by Ravi Zacharias, author/apologist/evangelist, and founder of “Ravi Zacharias International Ministries” (RZIM) and “Zacharias Institute” for apologetic training.

“What the Fear of the Lord REALLY Is” – by Ray Comfort, founder of “Living Waters”.

“What’s a Christian Worldview?” – by Del Tackett, “Focus on the Family”.

BOOKS for ADULT / TEENS:

“A Primer On Biblical Worldview” – by Christian educator, businessman, & author, G. Thomas Sharp; only available on Kindle and used.

“Biblical Grandparenting: Grandparenting Matters” – by Josh Mulvihill of “RenewaNation”; “Many powerful voices are influencing our grandchildren, from those at home and in their schools to those in the world of entertainment and media. What can you as a grandparent do to speak wisdom and godliness into their lives?”.

“Days with Jesus” – “What would life look like if you spent your days with Jesus?” – by Jim Jackson, pastor of “Orchard Community Church”; offers accompanying video teaching direct from Israel that brings the Bible to life; sample video clip can be seen on the Bible Commentary Videos page.

“Equipping Grandparents: Grandparenting Matters” – by Josh Mulvihill of “RenewaNation”; “Many powerful voices are influencing our grandchildren, from those at home and in their schools to those in the world of entertainment and media. What can you as a grandparent do to speak wisdom and godliness into their lives?”.

Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story” – book by Dr. Christopher Yuan, author, speaker, & Bible professor who came from a background of medical academics, gay lifestyle, drug dealing, & prison and then came to know Jesus and was transformed by God’s Word while in prison; can watch powerful 1-hour testimony interview video with Allen Parr on “The BEAT”.

“Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds” – by Jen Wilkin; “clear and concise plan to help women go deeper in their study of Scripture, this book will equip you to engage God’s Word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart”; site founder highly recommends.

BOOKS for KIDS:

CAMPS:

“Camp Infinity” – offers numerous camps in northern Kentucky that teach with a biblical worldview for all age groups: “Kids’ Camp”, “Summer Teen Camps”, “Family Camps”, & “Mini Camps”, and annual Conflicting Worldviews College Camp”.

“Apologetics Family Camp” in WA state – teaching by author of 3-book series, “Jesus Is Not the Answer to Every Sunday School Question” and speaker, Dan Kreft, the 7-foot Apologist.

“Manderley Christian Camp and Conference Center”“vision to transform our culture by empowering our guests to become biblical worldview thinkers and leaders in their homes, communities and nations”; offers “Kids’ Day Camp, Biblical Worldview Youth Retreat”, & “Biblical Worldview Training Boot Camp for Teachers”; a ministry of “RenewaNation”.

“Summit Ministries” offers “Basecamp”, a free content Simulcast series “to equip adults with a deeper understanding of apologetics and biblical worldview to effectively walk alongside students in a post-Christian culture. Each three-hour Basecamp event will explore a different relevant topic with speakers who are experts in that area”; also offers student 2-week summer conferences in Colorado and Georgia for students 18-25, as well as “Summit Virtual”, 5 lives & interactive days at various times in summer.

“Worldview Academy” “Leadership Camps, junior high and high school students, ages 13 and up, are challenged to think hard about their faith. They are treated like real people who wrestle with real issues – and who need answers that match the real world.”; offered all over the U.S.; also offer speakers and trainers for churches & schools; from “Worldview Academy”.

CURRICULUM:

“Generations Christian Discipleship Curriculum”“Christian Homeschool Curriculum to Help You Follow God’s Method of Education: Give Your Children a Well-Rounded Education, Prepare Them for Life, and Position Them to Lead Their Families In the Next Generation”

“Making Connections” – worldview training DVD series from “Biblical Worldview Institute”.

“The Secret Battle of Ideas About God” Curriculum kit – “Defend your faith from the dangerous ideas of other worldviews”; by Dr Jeff Myers, president of “Summit Ministries”.

MAGAZINES from a Christian perspective:

“CCM Magazine” – Christ Community Music.

“The RenewaNation Review” – “a full-color magazine, published twice a year. We distribute thousands of copies nationwide. It is filled with insightful articles that present and defend biblical worldview and the importance of training the next generation to know, love, and serve Christ. We provide this magazine for only the cost of shipping to churches, schools, and families.”; offered by “RenewaNation”.

NEWS from a Christian perspective:

“Worldview in 5 Minutes” – radio news outlet “voiced by veteran talk show host Adam McManus and written by radio-host and pastor Kevin Swanson and a team of other staff writers; The World View in 5 Minutes is a round-up of the daily news from a Biblical perspective. And, perhaps most uniquely, you will often hear applicable Scriptures paired with the stories themselves. It’s part Paul Harvey, part R.C. Sproul.”; site founder note – some segments are a bit longer, but are still under 8 minutes; also available to hear before Kevin Swanson‘s half-hour podcasts on “Generations Radio” through his website, “Generations”.

“WORLD”; the “WORLD Journalism Institute” – summer program “to recruit, equip, place and encourage journalists who are Christians”.

WORLD Watch News” – “headlines, news briefs, and feature stories, kids and teens can learn what’s going on all over the world. Parents and teachers can rely on safe, educational news with a biblical worldview; designed for the classroom and the household, this program is ideal for middle-to-high school students, but appropriate enough for a younger audience and informative enough for adults”; subscription for 10-min videos every weekday; temporary free 3-min news video each weekday; has YouTube channel and Facebook page.

PODCASTS:

“Breakpoint”“equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment”; offers 60-second radio spots, podcasts, online courses, events, articles; founded by Chuck Colson (also founder of “Prison Fellowship”); also offers “Colson Fellows Program”.

Generations Radio” by Kevin Swanson, homeschooled pastor, author, teacher, elder, and founder of the website, “Generations:  Passing on the Faith” – ” to pass on the faith to the next generation through the biblical family, discipleship, and education. Our passion is to see more parents loving God so much that they would love their children and teach their children everyday about the God they love.” They ‘have a message to bring to our generation – a message of truth and relationships to a lost and lonely world”; offers podcasts on educationmarriagefamily discipleshipapologetics, & entertainment on “Generations Radio”; also offers curriculum, free homeschooling summits, & more.

“Creation, Believe it or Not” – 2-part “Grace to You” 30-minute podcasts on the plain reading of Genesis by pastor, author, speaker, & founder of “The Master’s University” and “The Master’s Seminary”, Dr. John MacArthur; Part 1 and Part 2.

VIDEOS:

“Bible Project” –  helpful free videos with animated drawings & narrated commentary for every book of the Bible and for major themes of the Bible; offer plan to read through the whole Bible in one year and watch related video teachings; download the“Read Scripture” reading plan & watch the intro video clip.

“The God Who Speaks”trailer for 90 minute 2018 documentary that “traces the evidence of the Bible’s authority” with multiple Bible scholars, pastors, authors, & apologists; learn more; endorsements; site license; produced by “American Family Studios”, a division of “American Family Association”; video site.

Worldviews have Consequences” 30-min DVD with David Rives and James Gardner“What are the consequences of what we believe about the universe, human origins, suffering and death?”; part of series, “Wonders Without Number” from “David Rives Ministries”.

WEBSITES:

“Biblical Worldview Institute” – “Impacting the culture by equipping educators from the school, the home, and the church, with the ability to show students of all ages how to apply biblical truth into all of life”; offers training DVD series.

“Denison Forum” intro video – forum “exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective”; offers articles, books, podcasts, answers to “Faith Questions”, YouTube channel, & more.

“Institute for Biblical Worldview Studies”, a division of Creation Truth Foundation, Inc.” founded by Christian educator, businessman, & author, G. Thomas Sharp; “primary purpose is to create a forum by which traditional Biblical Worldview can be understood and established, beginning in Genesis, particularly the first twelve chapters. The foundation for every Christian doctrine can be traced to an event recorded and preserved in these writings of Moses, and without an understanding of these foundations, man is left to his own devises as to his origin, purpose, identity and destiny”.

“Legacy Coalition”“Grandparents are incredibly important to their grandkids. Grandparents are uniquely positioned to spiritually influence their grandkids. Grandparents have a Biblical mandate to do so”; founded by Larry Fowler, author of “Rock Solid Kids” (highly recommended by site founder).

“Providence Foundation” “educating individuals in a Biblical worldview”; quote from D. James Kennedy, late senior minister of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church: “I thank God for the Providence Foundation and for its rich contribution to our American heritage. Its preservation and dissemination of the priceless documents and preachments associated with the founding of our nation provide a continuing inspiration to this generation to value and to heed the Christian principles upon which our beloved country was established.”; offers, articles, events, store, and “Worldview University”; also has YouTube channel.

Providence Foundation Worldview University” “a worldwide church-based educational network using publications, regional seminars, live classes, online and distance learning, tours, and internship opportunities in Five Main Areas: General Worldview, Providential History, Family & Christian Education, The Marketplace, and The State”; courses also available online.

“Reasons for Hope* Jesus” – offers sound biblical answers to questions with “Got Questions”
by Shari Abbott and Alex McFarland.

“RenewaNation”“transforming culture by giving children a biblical worldview”; “to inspire & equip the family, church, and school to give children a biblical worldview”; offers articles, “Biblical Worldview Training Camps” (on site & Simulcast), “The RenewaNation Review”, “The Viewfinder” (a tool to help schools, churches, and families measure biblical worldview development), Manderley Camp in eastern Tennessee, home school starter kit, & more.

“Resilient Disciples” – equipping kids with the tools to stand firm in their faith; “Belong – highly relational environment; Believe – deeply biblical ministry; Becoming – outward expressions of faith”; Resilient is an invitation to join the most important conversation in the church and radically reconsider our approach to children’s ministry”; offers book, Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church” by Valerie Bell, CEO of AWANA”, and Matt Markins, Chief Strategy Officer of AWANA”.

“Summit”articles, camps & conferences, and curriculum for adults, teens, & kids.

“The Christian Worldview” – “radio and online ministry that aims to sharpen the biblical worldview of Christians and share the good news that all people can be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ.”

“Worldview Matters”“Life’s Dumb Without A Purpose”; mission “to equip followers of Christ to engage in their everyday work as the work of God, so workplaces are invigorated, communities flourish, and culture is renewed to the honor and glory of the Lord“; articles, 30-min online training sessions, resources, free e-book, “Introduction to Critical Theory”, & more.


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