Finding your worldview thinking christianly about the world

Discussion Board Forum 1 Instructions

Upon completing Module/Week 1’s Reading & Study items, you will be well-equipped to respond with a thread and at least 2 replies by objectively applying critical thinking strategies and articulating the importance of knowing what you believe and why you believe it. (Syllabus MLOs: A, C, D and Module/Week 1 LOs 1, 2).

Discussion Board Forum 1 will have 2 parts: a thread in response to the instructor’s prompt and replies to at least 2 other classmates’ threads. Review the Discussion Board Forum 1 – Thread Grading Rubric and the Discussion Board Forum 1 – Replies Grading Rubric for a list of criteria and the breakdown of points for each part of these assignments. To complete Discussion Board Forum 1, adhere to the following:

General Instructions:

1. Submit your discussion board thread directly into the forum. Do not attach your submissions as documents.

2. First person (e.g., “I” or “we”) is allowed in all posts.

3. See the Student Expectations for guidelines on proper netiquette.

4. All threads in response to the instructor’s prompt must be 100–200 words (50–100 words per question). This parameter helps to promote writing that is thorough, yet concise enough to permit other classmates to read all the submissions. (Note: Submissions fewer than 75 words will receive no credit.)

5. All threads must be supported with Scripture, course content, or research. Quotations or the use of ideas addressed in course content or found in research must be properly cited using current APA, MLA, or Turabian formatting (whichever corresponds to your degree program). All content used in your forum that is not considered “common knowledge: must be cited. Do not plagiarize.

6. Your replies to at least 2 other classmates’ threads must be 50–100 words each. (Note: Submissions fewer than 25 words will receive no credit.)

7. Title the subject line of the replies “Reply to John Smith,” “Reply to Jane Doe,” etc. so that it will be clear to whom you are responding.

8. Each reply must contain:

· At least 2 positive comments or observations about the post.

· At least 1 suggestion on how your classmate could have improved his or her post or ask him or her a question to think about which specifically relates to the thread prompt questions.

Note that “I like what you said,” “That’s a good comment,” and “I disagree with your comment” in and of themselves do not count as complete replies. Instead, state why you liked or disliked the comment, add additional thoughts or ideas to the original comment, or provide alternative thoughts or ideas when you disagree.

Replies:

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I think that it is important to know what you believe so you can help teach others and explain to people the way you feel about the religion. "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?" (Romans 10:14). I chose this passage as a reference because I believe that God wants us to spread His story and to help spread Christianity. If no one knew what they believed, how would they be able to have faith in God? It is just as important to be able to explain to someone why you believe the things you do. In order to help spread the word of God, especially those who are unsure of any religion, you must provide support for your beliefs so it helps others gain your trust and can start to have faith in God. I think it is important to stick with what I believe and spread my beliefs, even if they differ from someone else.

I believe that God has created this world for us to live in. He wants us to treat it with respect, as it is a gift and a blessing to us. I believe He watches over all of us all the time and is important to recognize Him through religious practices. I believe that the Bible was created in order to tell the story of God and His followers. It gives us insight into periods of time where none of us were present. I think some people have a hard time putting their faith in God because some things in the Bible are confusing and sound crazy. I think it is important to have a strong faith in order to understand the Bible and trust in His story. I believe that Jesus Christ is an extension of God and that God created his only son, himself as a human. Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins and I believe that we must appreciate the world we live in. It is important to ask for forgiveness and put your trust in Jesus Christ for allowing you to be forgiven.

The Holy Bible ESV: English Standard Version: Containing the Old and New Testaments. (2007). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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2. 1. Why is it important to know what you believe and why you believe it?

Knowing what you believe and understanding why is necessary to fulfill our Christian duty of spreading the gospel. When telling others about God, our text says, "They ought to be totally convinced that you yourself totally believe in what you are saying with all your heart!” (Weider & Gutierrez, 2013) You cannot tell about God if you have doubts. The devil will find cracks to slither through. “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23 King James Version) If you trust and believe in God, He will not let you slip.

2. Identify what you believe about God, the Bible and Jesus Christ. Why do you believe these things?

I believe there is one God who created everything. I believe in the Trinity that is God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. I believe that the Bible is the only book authored by God, for us. “It shapes our worldview because of its absolute truth, which transcends any other “truth” we can create.” (Hindson, Etzel & Gutierrez, 2016) The Word of God is alive and only when I rely on God and His Word do I find peace. It is because of His faithfulness that I believe.

References:

Weider, L., & Gutierrez, B. (2013). Finding Your Worldview: Thinking Christianly About the World [Ebook] (1st ed., p. 9). Lew Weider and Ben Gutierrez. Database. Retrieved from http://www.mywsb.com

Hindson, E., Etzel, G., & Gutierrez, B. (2016). Everyday: Biblical Worldview [Ebook] (p. 10 of 1,224). Nashville, Tennessee: LIfeway Church Resources, B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://www.mywsb.com/reader