Biblical Christian Worldview

A reader offered the thought that, “Revelation assumes a strict dichotomy between good people and bad people, with no people in between.” I offered the view that the dichotomy he is referring to is represented throughout the Bible, not just in its last book. In fact, the “strict dichotomy between good and bad people” is the basis of Biblical Christianity beginning with Lucifer in Heaven, through s...

The Bible presents concepts that might seem to contradict themselves. Those who reject God’s Word enjoy quoting what would seem to be confusing and conflicting passages as a basis for man’s hand in the writing of the Scriptures. On the surface, the subject of “fear’ is one of those theological constructs.  At times, God seems to challenge mankind that we should not be fearful of anything. At other...

I recently published a short-form post playing on the words “woke” and “wake” with a desire to open minds beyond the human challenges we face here on earth. To look beyond the natural, which has a clear endpoint at death, toward the supernatural, which is eternal.  My play on words (woke and wake) was intended to speak more to the importance of a relationship with God (being awake) than a myopic f...

There are interesting parallels between God’s interceding in man’s desires at the Tower of Babel that can possibly predict His actions as we look to the not-so-distant future.  If mankind ever reaches a point where it becomes possible to extend our lives indefinitely, I believe God will stop us as He did in the flood and again in Babel. This time He will bring in the New Heaven and the New Earth,...

A recent post on Climate Change , of all topics, brought out a fundamental difference between how religious Americans and atheists view the world. If one truly believes in an eternal afterlife then the issues facing our world today are subordinated, at least to some degree, by that reality. Most religions offer both the existence of a God, or gods, as well as the concept of eternal life if one fol...

To be clear, I believe mankind continues to make choices that impact our climate in a negative way. One can argue that there are cyclical trends throughout the history of the planet. However, enough research has been done that, in my opinion, we are well past the point where Christians can no longer ignore the impact of global industrialization on our continuing deterioration. Too many Christians...

I shudder when I hear from those who believe that America or Americans have not changed much over the past number of years. Somehow there is the impression that we are the same caring, hard-working, moral, and trustworthy people we have always been.  The Wall Street Journal , in conjunction with the University of Chicago, conducted a recent survey, offering the following major points of reality on...

I know for many Biblical Christians, the title of this post sounds absurd, but for some, it can actually be a serious question, and for good reason. Clearly, neither worship of the beast, his image, or the taking of the mark are, nor would ever be God’s will. However, even in the relatively safe environment we live in today, our continuing sin nature falls far beyond His ideal. Certainly, mankind...

A reader and long-time friend sent me a well-thought-out article recently written by an attorney who challenged the validity of the pro-life mantra “Live Begins at Conception”. When God speaks about His creation of human life, there is no suggestion in the Bible that the sperm and/or the egg are sacred. It is only at the point they merge and form a zygote that everything necessary for a human baby...

I offered one of my “ Quotes ” recently that was understandably misinterpreted. The quote was… “Every saved Christian that has ever lived has had some error in their theology.” This brief statement was followed by: “A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – God is too big, life is too nuanced, the Bible too complex and, in some cases, a flat-out mystery for that not to be the case. Christians a...

There is a great deal of rhetoric swirling around the Trump indictment which can be broken down into four categories of opinions. I would like to offer a fifth, unique Biblical Christian perspective. We are a nation of sinners, both believers and unbelievers ( Romans 3:23 ). God uses our laws and elected leaders as one way to keep us in check ( 1 Peter 2:13–14 ). Having future presidents consider...

This is a review of the history, context, and content of the Pledge of Allegiance viewed through the lens of a Biblical Christian worldview. It also offers an opinion on the controversy related to Christian allegiance to God vs. America. My View on the Pledge of Allegiance When I salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, I am not saluting the government. I am saluting those who truly sa...

Some born-again Christians believe that mankind can be “fully sanctified” or have “perfect unity” with the Trinity on this side of the grave. It is my view that we will not achieve that goal until Heaven.  Salvation is an event in the life of the Christian when one accepts Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord ( Romans 10:9-10 ). Sanctification, on the other hand, is a life-long process (sometim...

In the last month, the S&P has dropped over 6% and late last week two banks, SVB and Signature collapsed. Four other regional banks are also in serious jeopardy.  While the Treasury Department and the President are providing guaranteed backstops for bank deposit holders above the insured $250K threshold, according to Reuters, the Fed is expected to further raise interest rates 25 basis points...

There is a tension between what the Bible says, what we think the Bible says, and what we think God should say to us as a race of people trying to get through life. We naturally tend to cling to sources of knowledge about who God is that fit who we want Him to be. In doing so believers can get out of balance in their spiritual walk, focusing on sources of information that may ultimately be contrar...

Many today believe the Bible is composed of wise sayings, written by men with an agenda. However, there is a subset of this group who do believe the “original” autographs were written by God. However, they also believe His work, thought initially inerrant, has been subsequently corrupted over time by man. They accept God as Creator but allow for the convenient twisting of His Word to fit their own...

Let me begin by saying that I am a strong advocate of “church” attendance. I believe we do not have, on our own, enough body parts to function as a church, for ourselves, or our families. I use the term “body parts” as a reference to 1 Cor. 12:12-31 where Paul is pointing out that the church is made up of many members and each one has a synergistic value in supporting the whole. We need to be in f...

The “ nuclear family ” is rapidly disappearing in the United States. It can be defined as having a mother, (whose primary role is caregiver), a father, (whose primary role is financial stability), and children.  Though there are many factors outside the control of parents and children, this is the ideal offered in Scripture from the beginning. There is much that can be drawn from the statistics of...

I received a recent comment a few levels down on an older post that spoke candidly to a hidden belief of many Christians. One that is divisive and contrary to the greatest commandment of loving God and our neighbor as ourselves ( Luke 10:27 ). We sometimes need to be reminded to consider the plank in our own eye before condemning the speck in the eyes of others ( Matt. 7:3-5 ). Conclusion In summa...

The Question  “Jeff, do you think it’s possible for someone who genuinely loves God and accepts that Jesus is the way, truth, and light to continue to feel hatred for anyone else? If so, how? Loving Jesus and hating others are incompatible. You can’t experience them both at the same time, in my opinion. [This] means that during instances where someone hates another, he’s forgotten that he loves Je...

Everyone in the Christian community seems to be talking about Asbury. A small Christian college in the sleepy little town of Wilmore, Kentucky.  With a student body of less than 2k, over 50k folks from all over the world have been taking in the experience of revival over the last two weeks. Overwhelmed by the crowds, today is the last full day the campus will be supporting the event and Fox News ,...

Who Are “He Gets Us” If you go to their website, hegetsus.com , you will not find a clear answer to that question. Under “About Us” they state, “He Gets Us is a movement to reintroduce people to the Jesus of the Bible and his confounding love and forgiveness. We believe his words, example, and life have relevance in our lives today and offer hope for a better future.” Time will tell if the funding...

This article tackles the question of defining morality based on one’s worldview. it provides polling data from Barna Research on America’s changing views on its application. Conclusion What speaks loudest in America today is that over 70% desire to set their own standards by rejecting those offered by the Creator of the universe. And, 34% of those who say they have a Biblical worldview reject the...

I received a great response from a reader of a recent post, " Does Salvation and Heaven REQUIRE a Public Profession of Your Faith ”. In that article, I offered the point that “being a good person will not save anyone”. He presented a Scriptural counterpoint to my statement. Conclusion Both Christians and non-Christians, all forms and flavors of "religion" desire to help and encourag...

When you desire a personal relationship with God (salvation), the question becomes, do you need to make that dependency public or can it be kept private? The Answer The Bible speaks to the need to make a public profession of faith, not a private, hidden acceptance of our relationship with God. Scripture is full of examples of the cost some paid for this acknowledgment. In countries such as Iran, C...