Developing a Biblical Worldview

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This course examines the Biblical world view from Genesis through Revelation. God’s plan for the nations of the world from beginning of time detailed. Current worldwide spiritual need is also presented.

Course Objectives:

  • View the world as God views it.
  • Summarize what the Bible teaches about the world.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the plan of God for the nations.
  • Assume your role in extending the Gospel of the Kingdom throughout the world.
  • Become a “World Christian.”
  • Minister through international intercession.
  • Share the Biblical world view with others.

Course Requirements:

  • Complete the Study Guide reading for each lesson.
  • Complete the Self-Test questions for each lesson. You do not need to send us your answers. Please remember that as students preparing for ministry, your calling is not just about gaining knowledge—it’s about developing the character that reflects Christ in all aspects of life. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to walk in integrity is by honestly and faithfully answering every self-test question in your coursework.
  • As you complete each chapter you need to go to the Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and consist of at least fifty (50) words. Ensure that you start your comment with the course name and lesson number. You also need to post comments on two other students’ recent course comments.
  • Complete the Lesson Assignments. Your answers are reviewed so please write well thought out answers..
  • After you have completed all of the Lessons, you will need to complete the Final Examination, the Final Paper and the Final Assignment.

Click on the link below for the Developing a Biblical Worldview Study Guide:

Developing a Biblical Word View Course Guide

All of the ideas and principles conveyed by the instructor in this course are not necessarily held by the Online Bible Institute Network.

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Course Content

Lesson 1
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify the Creator of the world and all mankind. Give two reasons for the different stories of creation that exist throughout the world. Explain why some people refuse to accept the Biblical account of creation. Explain what is meant by a "Biblical world view." Summarize the creative acts of God during the seven days of creation. Explain man's position and purpose in creation. Summarize the story of the "fall of man." Explain the results of the "fall of man." Identify the first Biblical reference about God's plan for the world. Identify the two worlds in which all men live. KEY VERSE: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Genesis 1:1)

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Lesson 2
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verses from memory. Explain how the world was divided into various language groups. Explain how this division led to the formation of various people groups. Describe how people groups formed nations. KEY VERSES: And the Lord said, Behold the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them which they have imagined to do. Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech. (Genesis 11:6-7)

Lesson 3
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verses from memory. Identify the "master key" of the Bible. Explain two facts presented in the "master key" of the Bible. Identify a Scriptural reference which explains God's purpose for the world. Use a natural example to illustrate how God views the world spiritually. KEY VERSES: Then opened He their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures, And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day; And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (Luke 24:45-47)

Lesson 4
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify the central message of the Word of God. Summarize the Biblical world view reflected in Old Testament law. Summarize the Biblical world view reflected in Old Testament history. Summarize the Biblical world view reflected in Old Testament poetry. Summarize the Biblical world view reflected in Old Testament prophecy. KEY VERSE: For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts (Malachi 1:11).

Lesson 5
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain how God's plan for the world was revealed in announcements of the birth of Jesus. Summarize the world view of Jesus as shown by His conduct. Summarize what Jesus taught about the world and His mission to it. Explain the importance of the cross of Jesus in God's plan for the world. KEY VERSE: I have glorified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. (John 17:4)

Lesson 6
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain the "Great Commission." Present Scriptural references for the "Great Commission." Define the word "Church." Explain how the Church started. Identify the spiritual power behind the Church. Summarize God's organizational plan for the Church. State the purpose of the Church. Explain basic elements of the "Gospel of the Kingdom." KEY VERSE: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (Acts 1:8)

Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Summarize the current status of the spread of the Gospel to the world. Define the term "people group." Define the term "unreached people group." Define the term "reached people group." Identify five major unreached people groups. Explain what is meant by a "closed country." KEY VERSE: . . . The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few. (Matthew 9:37)

Lesson 8
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define the term "World Christian." Become a "World Christian." Explain the strategy the early Church used to reach the world with the Gospel. KEY VERSE: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen YOU, and ordained YOU, that YE should go forth and bring forth fruit, and that YOUR fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, He may give it you. (John 15:16)

Lesson 9
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain what it means to be an "international intercessor." Identify the benefits of international intercession. Follow a plan for organized prayer for the nations of the world. Become an international intercessor. Organize a personal prayer manual for international intercession. Train others to become international intercessors. KEY VERSES: . . . For mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. (Isaiah 56:7)

Lesson 10
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify four steps for sharing the Biblical world view. Share the Biblical world view with faithful men and women. Establish a committee for evangelism. Create World Christian Bible studies. KEY VERSE: And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. (II Timothy 2:2)

Lesson 11
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain the key event preceding the end of the world and the climax of God's plan. Provide Scriptural references which describe the end of the world. Summarize events leading to the end of the world and the climax of God's plan for the nations. KEY VERSE And this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. (Matthew 24:14)

Final Exam, Final Paper, and Final Assignment

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