WORLDVIEW
How to Build a Biblical Worldview
Start by understanding Four Worldview Laws.
Law 1: Everyone has a Worldview
Law 2: Worldviews rest on assumptions.
Law 3: Assumptions rest on Faith.
Law 4: Logically, only one Faith rests on Facts.
Then .. Discern how to explain these laws.
Law 1 explained… a worldview is what you assume to be real, true and valuable.
Law 2 explained… all worldview rests on two things you presuppose. (assume)
A Christian’s two assumptions: God Exists, & He Spoke to us.
A Secularist’s two assumptions: Chance Exists & Smart People who “explain everything”.
Law 3 explained … Are my two faith based assumptions True or False?
Law 4 explained … Do my faith-based assumptions rest on Facts?
This is understood with (Apologetics) or defense. Understood with the acrostic “R.E.A.D.” Reasons, Evidences, & Arguments that Defend a Worldview
Ask, which Worldview
– Provides love and respect.
– Provides the environment for liberty, freedom, and happiness.
– Provides the answer to our origins which lead to answers about our destiny
Review 12 Cities of Thought on a Worldview Roadmap.
1. Theology: Can a person Know God personally?
2. Philosophy: Do you know the answers to three foundational life questions?
3. Ethics: What determines if something is Right or Wrong?
4. Biology: Did God Create or did Blind Chance cause the existence of all things?
5. Psychology: Why Do People Do Bad Things?
6. Sociology: Are the Values of all Societies equal?
7. Law: What Ten Laws are the Foundation of our Legal System?
8. Politics: What are the Main Functions of Government?
9. Economics: What Word Describes the Most Important Principle about Money?
10. History: What is the Greatest Event in History?
11. A & E: Do the Arts Create or Reflect a Culture?
12. Music: Does Music Create or Reflect a Culture?
Illustration – Building a Worldview is like climbing a mountain in search of wisdom.
You enjoy the climb and meet all sorts of interesting people along the way but you struggle to the top in search of people who have found wisdom. At the top you find theologians who have searched God’s Word and found His Wisdom.
You ask, How did you learn all this? They explain
– We studied hundreds of books and discovered one book written by God.
– This book revealed reality, truth and value in all areas of life. (Worldview)
– This book explains God’s plan to redeem or “buy us back” from our sins.
– This book answers how we can resist the World, the Flesh, and the Devil.
– This book gives us a plan for living and a mission to make disciples.
They explain that
All people are Religious. (Religion = ABC’s – Attitudes, Beliefs, & Concepts)
All people believe in Absolutes. (Humously, they say “I, Absolutely” believe that no Absolutes exist)
No one is truly Neutral. (Neutrality is a myth)
No one is truly Tolerant. (Everyone embraces a Worldview)
They explain that
All religions by their very nature are intolerant of every other religion.
All worldviews by their very nature are intolerant of every other worldview.
All philosophies by their very nature are intolerant of every other philosophy.
They explain that a disciple is
Willing to Follow – To focus on Christ.
Willing to Learn – To learn His truth.
Willing to Fish – To teach what He taught.
They warn us to
“Be wise In the way you act toward Outsiders: make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:5-6
They stress the importance of friends who can explain Worldviews, Apologetics, and the Genesis Foundation.
Let’s begin the journey to learn the 12 Cities, their core questions and answers along the path.
City #1
The City of Theology
The Core Question:
Can you know God personally?
Bible Answer: YES – Jesus said,
I and the Father are one.
I am the Way, the Truth, and The Life.
Reality, Truth and Value are found in The Lord Jesus Christ.
Secular Answer: NO – Seekers look for things rather than a person,
Maybe Mother Earth or Naturalism, or New Age Transcendentalism, or idols, spiritism, or New thought or secret knowledge (Gnosticism) or Human Reason or philosophical systems or Religious Tradition or rituals or service or Polytheism (belief in many deities), or Pantheism (belief that everything is deity)
God’s Word provides the answer:
God’s existence is assumed in the Scriptures. Genesis 1:1
God revealed himself to us through a person. Romans 1:19, 20, Hebrews 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 1:14, Mark 10:45, Revelation 5:9, I Corinthians 15:13-19, Ephesians 1:20-22
No one can KNOW God through
– a Religious Experience
– a Religious Rituals
– a Religious Rules
– a Religious Tradition
– Human Potential Tactics
– Magical Mystical Manipulations
– Self-proclaiming prophets
– False teachers or Anti-Christ’s
Following people who do not know God and His Word is like walking off a cliff and taking others with you.
Following Christians who have a limited understanding of God’s Word is a waste of time.
Follow leaders who have carefully studied God’s Word and can explain His Truth using both “Big Words” and with common language. All Christians can learn His Truth.
Theology is the study of the existence, attributes, and nature of God
Bibliology is the study of the nature, authority, inspiration, and canon of Scripture.
Christology is the study of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Pneumatology is the study of the nature and work of the Holy Spirit.
Anthropology is the study of the creation, nature, and fall of man.
Hamartiology is the study of the origin, nature, and consequences of sin.
Soteriology is the study of salvation, grace, faith, justification, and sanctification.
Ecclesiology is the study of the nature, function, and structure of the Church.
Eschatology is the study of the end times, death, judgment, heaven, hell, and Christ’s return.
Angelology is the study of the nature and role of angels and demons.
Satanology is the study of the nature, origin, and activity of Satan
City # 2
The City of Philosophy
The Core Question:
What are the answers to the foundational life questions:
Who Am I? … Why Am I Here? … Where Am I Going?
Bible Answer:
1. Who Am I?
I am a created image-bearer of God, fearfully and wonderfully made, with dignity, value, and purpose. I am a sinner in need of grace and—by faith in Christ—a redeemed child of God.
Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image…”
Psalm 139:14 “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”
Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…”
Galatians 3:26 “For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.”
You are not an accident. Genesis 1:26-28 I am made in God’s image, fallen by sin, and redeemed by grace through Christ.
2. Why Am I Here?
You are here to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, to know Him, love Him, and make Him known through worship, stewardship, discipleship, service, and relationship.
Isaiah 43:7 “everyone who is called by My name, whom I created for My glory”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 “Fear God and keep His commandments, … the whole duty of man.”
Matthew 22:37–39 – Love God and love your neighbor.
Matthew 28:19–20 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
You were made for God, not for yourself. Life’s purpose is to love Him, by following Him, learning about Him, and making disciples that honor and serve Him.
Your purpose is to glorify God, love Him and others, and participate in His redemptive mission. Romans 8:28-29
3. Where Am I Going?
You are headed for eternity—either with God in the new heavens and new earth through faith in Christ, or apart from Him in judgment, if you reject His grace.
Hebrews 9:27 “It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.”
John 3:16 “whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Revelation 21:1–4 A new heaven and new earth, where God dwells with His people.
Matthew 25:46 “these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
Your eternal destiny matters. Christ offers a restored future in His kingdom to all who trust in Him. An eternity with God Revelation 21:1-4
Secular answer to these questions.
Who Am I?
People find their identity in Human Reason. The World system (like Athens)
Or in Mysticism. The flesh (like Alexandria)
Or in Power. The Devil. (like Babylon)
Why Am I Here?
People find their purpose in success or self-promotion. They seek purpose in pleasure or self-help, or power, or rebellion, or even fear.
Where Am I Going?
Nowhere, only this life matters. Or maybe with good works in enter a better life. Or in vague spirituality.
City # 3
The City of Ethics
The Core Question:
What makes an action Right or Wrong?
The Issue – Who determines right and wrong? Is it determined by the greatest good for the greatest number of people? Does some ruler determine right or wrong?
Bible Answer:
The ultimate authority for determining what is right or wrong is God Himself. This authority is revealed in several key ways:
1. God’s Character
God’s very nature defines righteousness. He is perfectly holy, just, and good.
Psalm 119:137 – “Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules.” Isaiah 6:3 – “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts…”
2. God’s Word
2 Timothy 3:16–17 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God… for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness…”
Psalm 19:7–9 – God’s law is perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, and true
Exodus 20 – The Ten Commandments
Romans 7:12 – “So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.”
3. Jesus Christ
The Word Made Flesh
Jesus perfectly embodies and demonstrates what is good and righteous.
John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
Hebrews 1:3 – Jesus is the ‘exact imprint’ of God’s nature.
4. The Holy Spirit
The Spirit convicts us of sin and guides us into righteousness.
John 16:8 – He will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.
John 14:26; 16:13 – He teaches and leads into all truth.
Summary:
Define Right and Wrong with God’s Word.
God’s Nature – the foundation of all righteousness
God’s Word – the written standard of right and wrong, a moral compass, exposing sin and pointing to righteousness
Jesus Christ – the visible, perfect model of righteousness
The Holy Spirit – personal teacher and guide into truth
The Secular View
– Truth is subjective and personal
– Morality is constructed by culture
– Right and wrong are evolving
City # 4
The City of Biology
The Core Question:
How Did Life Come into Existence?
Bible Answer: God Created Life
1. Reality begins and ends with a Creator who is personal, sovereign, and moral.
2. Life has purpose and design – You are not an accident; you’re here for a reason.
3. Truth is objective – God defines right and wrong, good and evil, life and death.
4. Human dignity is inherent – All people have value because they bear God’s image.
5. Creation is good, but fallen – The world is broken because of sin, not because it evolved poorly.
Discipleship efforts:
1. Renewing the mind – Romans 12:2 calls believers to reject the world’s patterns, including materialism and naturalism.
2. Stewardship & dominion – Disciples care for creation, not worship it or exploit it.
3. Evangelism and identity – Disciples help others see they are not cosmic accidents, but created by God for relationship and redemption.
4. Hope in resurrection – Life isn’t just about survival; it’s about eternal destiny.
5. Worldview formation – Creation is often the starting point for helping people understand the full gospel story (Creation → Fall → Redemption → Restoration).
Secular View: Life Arose Naturally
1. Since life emerged by chance … the idea of a creator is not needed.
2. Since life is accidental … we are just a product of time, chance, and chemistry.
3. Since life just happened … our ethics our useful, but change all the time.
4. Since humans are animals … we have no reason for a value system, we just survive. And the “Fit” will get better and better.
5. Since death, suffering, and struggle are necessary for progress … we just live as good as we can.
The logical progression of unbelief in God and His Word.
1. The Authority of the Bible
- Claim: If Genesis is a myth, then why trust the rest of the Bible?
- Implication: Undermining Genesis undermines all of Scripture. Jesus and the apostles grounded their teaching in Genesis (e.g., Adam, Noah, marriage, sin, death). If the foundation is false, why believe the superstructure?
2. The Meaning of Sin and Death
- Claim: If death existed for millions of years before Adam, then the biblical teaching that “sin brought death” collapses.
- Implication: The gospel itself is emptied. Christ’s death is presented as the cure for sin and death—but if death is natural and predates sin, then the cure is meaningless.
3. Human Worth and Purpose
- Claim: If evolution is the true story, then purpose and worth must come from the blind forces of nature.
- Implication: Comfort must be found in an impersonal process, not in a Creator who made us in His image. This reduces people to accidents of chance, not image-bearers of God.
4. The Futility of Christian Apologetics
- Claim: If deep time and evolution are “proven science,” then defending the Bible is simply self-deception.
- Implication: Christian apologetics would be meaningless—any defense of faith collapses under the cultural pressure to “follow science” (even when science is interpreted through a naturalistic worldview).
5. The March of Marxism
- Claim: If Marx and his followers have successfully advanced their “reasonable” narrative into every institution, then biblical faith must step aside as outdated myth.
- Implication: This is the cultural hegemony we see today—education, media, and politics systematically excluding the biblical worldview in favor of secular ideologies.
6. The Exodus of the Next Generation
- Claim: If young people believe evolution and Marxism free them to do whatever they want, then millions will abandon the church.
Implication: This is exactly what’s happening—statistics show large numbers of youth walking away from Christianity, convinced that faith is unnecessary in a world explained by science and liberated by secular ideologies.
Conclusion:
Discipleship that ignores the question of origins builds on a cracked foundation. But grounding disciples in biblical creation:
- Affirms their identity in Christ,
- Anchors them in objective truth,
- Equips them to resist worldly thinking,
- Ignites a vision for evangelism rooted in God’s full story from Genesis to Revelation.
City # 5
The City of Psychology
The Core Question:
Why Do People Do Bad Things?
Bible Answer: Because we are sinners.
- People do bad things because of sin, a fallen human nature.
- We have rebelled against God.
- Until restored, people act in ways that reflect that brokenness.
Sin is not just ignorance; it’s active rebellion and self-will.
Sin is part of a cosmic rebellion that humans freely participate in
Sin flows from separation from God (Isaiah 59:2).
- Jeremiah 17:9 – “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked…”
- Romans 1:18-32 – Suppressing truth, exchanging God for idols.
- Ephesians 2:1-3 – Influenced by the world, the flesh, and the devil.
- Romans 5:12 – “Through one man sin entered the world…”
- Psalm 51:5 – “I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.”
The Solution is what God did in History
The greatest four events in History
(insert the put off, put on, resist… chart here) page 24 in roadmap book)
The Secular Answer:
I was raised to be bad… Someone made me bad. It was my environmental, or a biological defect, or a mental (cognitive) issue, or evolutionary defect. But not because of sin.
Secular Theories:
1. Behaviorism (e.g. B.F. Skinner)
– Bad behavior is learned through reinforcement.
– Environment shapes actions; change the environment, change the behavior.
2. Psychoanalysis (e.g. Freud)
– Bad behavior comes from repressed desires, trauma, or unconscious conflict.
– “The id” seeks pleasure; if not restrained by the “superego,” it acts out.
3. Humanistic Psychology (e.g. Carl Rogers)
– People are basically good but corrupted by society.
– Bad actions reflect unmet needs or low self-worth, not moral failure.
4. Cognitive Psychology
– People do bad things because of distorted thinking or irrational beliefs.
– Change thinking, and you’ll change behavior.
5. Sociocultural View
– Behavior is shaped by race, class, gender, oppression, or cultural norms.
– People aren’t responsible for “bad” behavior; systems are to blame.
Summary
Biblical Worldview
1. Why do we sin? Because of inherited sin, nature and rebellion.
2. What is our nature? Fallen and spiritually dead.
3. What is our moral responsibility? Individuals are accountable before God.
4.What is the solution? Redemption, Repentance, Regeneration.
Secular Psychology
1. Why do we sin? Because of trauma, conditioning, or environment.
2. What is our nature? Basically good or morally neutral.
3. What is our moral responsibility? Often minimized or shifted to outside factors.
4. What is the solution? Therapy, medication, behavior modification.
Discipleship
- Without a biblical understanding of sin, discipleship becomes behavior control or self-help.
- True transformation begins when we help people understand their sin in light of God’s holiness and their need for a Savior.
- Christian counseling must integrate theology and psychology, not let psychology replace the gospel.
WHY? Because therapy without theology leads to…
1. Excusing sin as dysfunction
2. Avoiding personal responsibility
3. Seeking healing without repentance
4. Substituting coping strategies for sanctification
Conclusion:
Biblical psychology says: People do bad things not merely because they’re broken or misguided, but because they’re sinners who need redemption.This view is hopeful, not harsh — because it also proclaims: God can change the heart.
Ezekiel 36:26 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you.”
City # 6
The City of Sociology
The Core Question:
Are the Values of all Societies Equal?
Bible View: No — All Societal Values Are Not Equal
1. God is the standard of truth and morality. Right and wrong are defined by God, not by cultures.
Isaiah 5:20 – “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.”
2. Cultures can reflect or reject God’s truth. Some cultural values align with God’s will (e.g., care for the poor), others oppose it (e.g., child sacrifice, sexual immorality).
Acts 17:30 – “God commands all people everywhere to repent.”
3. Nations will be judged. God judged entire societies (e.g., Canaan, Nineveh, Babylon) based on their values and practices.
Revelation 21:24–27 – Only what is righteous enters the New Jerusalem.
4. Cultural diversity ≠ moral equivalence. While cultures are diverse, not all values are equally good or true.
Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed…”
A Christian View of Sociology
- We disciple through the Word, not through cultural relativism.
- Christians are called to be salt and light in their cultures (Matt. 5:13–16).
- The gospel critiques and transforms every culture — including our own.
The Secular Answer:
Yes – All Cultural Values Are Morally Equal (Cultural Relativism)
- No universal moral standard. Right and wrong are determined by each society or group.
- Morality is subjective and shaped by historical, economic, and social forces.
- Tolerance is supreme.
All cultures should be accepted and not judged by outsiders.
Judging another culture is seen as ethnocentric or imperialistic. - Truth is socially constructed.
There’s no absolute truth — only social norms and power structures.
Values evolve based on what societies prioritize (e.g., individualism vs. collectivism). - Equality of outcomes
All cultural systems must be treated as equally valid to avoid oppression.
A Secular View is committed to
- Promoting the false concept that morality is neutral.
- Treating Christian values as just one voice among many, with no ultimate authority.
- Leading to the confusion over issues like marriage, gender, life, justice, and truth.
Summary:
Biblical View of Values
- Moral Authority is God and His Word.
- Cultural Values .. they can be good or evil based on alignment with God’s truth
- Judging Cultures … Necessary and Biblical (with humility and truth)
- Truth … is Objective and Unchanging.
- A Cultures Critique is through Scriptures.
- Discipleship Implication … Gospel confronts and transforms cultures
Secular View of Values
- Society and culture … God and His Word.
- Cultural Values .. All are valid; no ultimate standard
- Judging Cultures … Wrong; seen as arrogant or oppressive
- Truth … is Relative, fluid, culturally constructed
- A Cultures Critique … No; all cultures are equal.
- Discipleship Implication … No, the gospel is just another cultural narrative
Conclusion: Are the values of all societies equal?
Biblical answer: No — God alone defines what is good and just.
Secular answer: Yes — morality is culturally relative and subjective.
This distinction shapes how we teach, preach, counsel, lead missions, and disciple believers in a multicultural, relativistic world.
City # 7
The City of Law
The Core Question
What Principles Form the Foundation of Law?
Bible Answer:
Hint: It is either Natural Law (rooted in God’s Law) or Legal Positivism (rooted in evolving legal precedent). This question gets to the heart of society, justice, authority, and truth — and the answers differ sharply between a biblical worldview and a secular worldview.
Biblical Worldview: God Is the Source of Law
- God’s Moral Character is the Ultimate Standard
Law flows from who God is: holy, just, righteous, and good.
Psalm 19:7 – “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.” - Law is Revealed, Not Invented
God revealed His law (e.g., Ten Commandments – Exodus 20).
Romans 2:15 – God’s law is also written on the human heart (conscience). - Justice is Rooted in God’s Nature
Isaiah 33:22 – “The Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver…”
Laws must uphold truth, justice, mercy, and human dignity (Micah 6:8). - Law Applies Universally
God’s law transcends cultures and times (universal moral law).
It applies to individuals, families, nations, and governments. - Human Law Should Reflect Divine Law
Good civil laws echo God’s law (e.g., against murder, theft, lying).
Acts 5:29 – If human law contradicts God’s law, we obey God. - Purpose of Law
Restrain evil (Romans 13), reveal sin, lead people to Christ (Galatians 3:24).
Promote righteousness, justice, and flourishing in society.
Secular Worldview: Human Beings Are the Source of Law
- Law is a Human Construction
There is no divine lawgiver; humans create laws based on reason, consensus, or power.
Law is shaped by culture, history, and politics. - Law is Based on Social Contract or Majority Rule
What is legal is defined by what a society agrees upon (e.g., democracy, courts).
Right and wrong are defined by collective decision-making, not moral absolutes. - Justice is Pragmatic or Utilitarian
Laws aim to promote order, equality, or the greatest good for the greatest number.
Values like fairness or equality are seen as evolving, not eternal. - Moral Relativism
No fixed moral standard behind law; legal does not mean moral.
What’s “just” in one culture might not be in another — and that’s okay. - Law Evolves
Since society changes, law must adapt (e.g., abortion, marriage definitions).
Judges may interpret law based on contemporary values (legal realism). - Purpose of Law
Maintain order, protect rights, resolve disputes, empower the state, and preserve liberty.
Summary of the Foundation of Law
Biblical View:
Source of Law
God’s unchanging character and Word
Moral Standard
Objective and absolute
Purpose of Law
Reflect God’s justice, restrain sin, bless society
Application
Universal, transcendent
Human Accountability
Ultimately accountable to God
Limits of Government
Government is under God’s authority
Secular View:
Source of Law – Human reason, culture, or state
Moral Standard – Relative and evolving
Purpose of Law – Maintain order, protect rights, serve progress
Application – Cultural and contextual
Human Accountability – Accountable to state or society
Limits of Government – Government is the highest legal authority
So Disciples who are trained to think Biblically …
- Teach that law is from God. It reinforces moral responsibility, human dignity, and justice grounded in truth.
- Learn to discern unjust laws and stand for truth, even when it costs.
- Engage in lawmaking with biblical values, refusing to surrender law to relativism.
Conclusion:
Biblical view: Law is grounded in God’s eternal justice and revealed truth.
Secular view: Law is a human tool for managing society, with no ultimate authority beyond man.
City # 8
The City of Politics
The Core Question:
What are the two main Functions of Government?
Bible Answer:
Government Is God’s Servant for Justice
- Restrain Evil
Romans 13:3–4 – “Rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad… he is God’s
servant, an avenger who carries out wrath on the wrongdoer.”
The government exists to punish wrongdoers and uphold justice. - Promote Good
1 Peter 2:14 – Governors are sent “to punish those who do evil and to praise those who
do good.”
The government encourages and protects righteous living. - Maintain Order
Genesis 9:6 – After the Flood, God institutes human authority to preserve life and
accountability. - Serve Under God’s Authority. Government is not autonomous — it’s a servant of God (Romans 13:1, Daniel 2:21).
It is accountable to God’s higher moral law.
- Limited Role. Government is not God, and must not usurp the role of family, church, or individual conscience (e.g., Acts 5:29). It has defined boundaries — not total control over life.
Secular Worldview: Government is a Human Institution for Managing Society
- Maintain Social Order
Rooted in social contract theory (e.g., Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau):
People give up freedoms in exchange for protection and order.
Government is the solution to chaos and conflict in a state of nature. - Protect Individual Rights
Especially in liberal democracies, the government’s role is to secure life, liberty, and property (Locke).
The source of rights is often assumed to be the state, not God. - Promote Equality and Justice
Laws aim to level the playing field or ensure fairness (may include income redistribution, affirmative action, etc.).
Justice is defined by majority rule, courts, or international norms. - Provide for Public Goods
The government is expected to provide education, healthcare, infrastructure, and Welfare.
The extent of this role depends on political philosophy (e.g., socialism vs. libertarianism). - Evolve with Society
The government must adapt to changing values and cultural norms.
Laws are not based on moral absolutes, but on current consensus or court interpretations.
Comparing the difference…
Biblical View
Restrain Evil – Yes – punish wrongdoers
Promote Good – Yes – encourage righteousness
Source of Authority – God (Romans 13:1)
Moral Standard – God’s law
Rights and Justice – Given by God, rooted in human dignity
Role & Scope – Limited – servant of God
Final Accountability – To God
Secular View
Restrain Evil – Yes – preserve order, prevent harm
Promote Good – Sometimes – depends on societal consensus
Source of Authority – The people, the state, or the constitution
Moral Standard – Social contract, majority opinion, pragmatism
Rights and Justice – Given by society, defined by courts or culture
Role & Scope – Expanding – solves problems, manages life
Final Accountability – To the people or history
Conclusion
Biblical worldview:
Government is God’s servant to uphold justice by restraining evil and promoting good.
Secular worldview:
Government is a man-made institution to manage rights, equality, and evolving societal needs – with no higher authority than man himself
Disciples…
- Submits to the government when it acts justly (Romans 13), but resists when it violates God’s law (Acts 5:29).
- Teach the role of government and equip believers to engage politics biblically.
- Understand that If the church ignores God’s design for government, the state often fills the vacuum with man-made morality and false savior systems.
City # 9
The City of Economics
The Core Question:
What one word describes the most Important Principle about Money?
Bible Answer: Stewardship
Why Stewardship?
- God owns everything: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1).
- We are managers, not owners: entrusted with resources to use wisely for His glory.
- Money is a tool, not a treasure — it tests the heart (Matthew 6:24, Luke 16:11).
- Giving, contentment, and generosity reflect a life under God’s rule (1 Timothy 6:6–10).
Key idea: You don’t own it — God does. Use it faithfully.
Secular Answer: Control
Why Control?
- Money is seen as the means to autonomy, power, and success.
- It enables freedom, comfort, security, and influence — “Whoever has the gold makes the rules.”
- Success is often measured in wealth accumulation.
- Consumerism and materialism dominate cultural narratives — “get more to live more.”
Key idea: You own it — and it gives you power over your life and future.
Summary of the two views:
- Biblical Stewardship Money is God’s – you manage it for eternal purposes
- Secular Control Money is yours – use it to gain freedom, power, and pleasure
Disciples…
- Teach biblical stewardship and reorient hearts toward faithfulness over fortune.
- Address money not just as a resource, but as a spiritual test.
- Know that Jesus talked more about money than almost any topic — because it reveals lordship.
City # 10
The City of History
The Core Question:
What is the Greatest Event in History?
Bible Answer:
The Greatest Event in History is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
- It validates Jesus as God and Savior – Romans 1:4 – He was “declared to be the Son of God… by His resurrection from the dead.”
- It defeats sin and death – 1 Corinthians 15:17 – “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.”
- It launched the church and changed history – Acts 2 – Peter’s first sermon centers on the resurrection. And billions of lives, laws, calendars, and civilizations shaped by this single event.
- It guarantees eternal hope – 1 Peter 1:3 – “He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
Key Realty: The resurrection is the hinge of history. It changes everything — past, present, and future.
Secular View:
The Greatest Event in History is the Scientific or Technological Revolution
- The Big Bang
Seen as the origin of time, space, and matter.
Marks the beginning of the universe from a secular cosmological perspective. - Evolution of Homo sapiens
The rise of modern humans from a common ancestor marks the dawn of rational thought, language, and civilization. - The Enlightenment
Elevation of human reason, science, and individual freedom.
Rejection of religious authority in favor of secular humanism. - Industrial or Technological Revolution
Inventions (electricity, engines, internet) radically transformed global life, productivity, and power.
Key Secular Idea:
The greatest event is whatever advanced human progress, power, or knowledge.
Why it Matters…
Biblical Worldview – Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Defeats death, proves truth, brings salvation, reshapes eternity
Secular Worldview – Big Bang / Evolution / Enlightenment – Launches universe or human advancement through reason or power.
Conclusion:
Biblical Worldview: The greatest event is the resurrection — because it redefines life, death, and eternity.
Secular Worldview: The greatest event is man’s rise or the universe’s beginning — because man is the highest authority.
Disciples …
- Focus on a historical event that brings eternal life — not just temporary progress.
- A secular worldview treats history as a story of man saving himself, while Scripture tells the story of God saving man.
- If the resurrection is true, everything else must be reinterpreted in light of it.
City # 11
The City of Arts & Entertainment
The Core Question:
Do Arts & Entertainment Create or Reflect a Culture?
Bible Answer
Arts & Entertainment Both Reflect and Shape Culture — and Are Accountable to God
1. They Reflect Culture
Jesus said, “Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45).
What a culture laughs at, celebrates, sings about, or watches reveals its loves and Values.
Examples:
The idolatry and sensuality in Roman theatre reflected the Roman heart.
Modern entertainment often reveals cultural obsessions with self, sex, and power.
2. They Shape Culture
Entertainment forms what we love, normalize, and imitate.
Romans 12:2 warns, “Do not be conformed to this world…” because the media
forms minds.
Proverbs 4:23 – “Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”
3. They Are Accountable to God
Arts & entertainment are not morally neutral. They either glorify God or glorify sin.
Philippians 4:8 – They should promote what is “true… noble… pure… lovely.”
4. They Have Redemptive Power
Storytelling, music, and drama can be used to reveal truth, stir holy desire, and point to Christ.
Example: Jesus used parables — entertaining, vivid, culture-shaped stories — to reveal kingdom truths.
Key idea: Arts & entertainment both reflect and shape culture, but are never neutral — they are tools for discipleship or distortion.
Secular Answer:
Arts & Entertainment Reflect and Create Culture — But Are Not Morally Bound
1. They Reflect Culture
Entertainment shows what a society values, questions, and dreams about.
Film, music, and media are seen as mirrors of social reality (postmodern theory).
2. They Create Culture
The media has the power to shift norms, reshape morality, and set trends.
Example: What was once shocking on TV is now mainstream — because entertainment desensitizes and normalizes. Hollywood, Netflix, and TikTok often lead moral and political revolutions — more than legislation.
3. They Are Amoral (in theory)
In secular thought, arts and entertainment are tools of expression, not bound by right or wrong. “Art for art’s sake,” “Freedom of expression,” and “Challenge the norm” are core mantras.
4. They Empower Identity and Revolution
Entertainment is used to advance causes (e.g., LGBTQ+ inclusion, political ideologies). Artists and influencers are often seen as cultural prophets or revolutionaries.
Key idea:
Arts & entertainment reflect society’s voice and reshape it through influence, without appeal to transcendent truth.
Comparing the Two Worldview
Biblical View
- Do arts & entertainment reflect culture? Yes – they mirror what the heart and society value
- Do they create culture? Yes – they shape hearts, affections, and norms
- Are they morally accountable? Yes – must align with God’s truth and beauty
- Ultimate purpose – Glorify God, tell truth, stir holy affections
- Role in discipleship – Must be discerned, redeemed, or replaced with truth-glorifying art.
Secular View
- Do arts & entertainment reflect culture? Yes – they express mood, identity, or rebellion
- Do they create culture? Yes – they lead moral, social, and political shifts
- Are they morally accountable? No – driven by personal or societal expression
- Ultimate purpose – Express self, challenge norms, entertain or persuade.
Conclusion
Biblical worldview: Arts & entertainment reflect and shape culture — and must be judged by God’s Word and used for His glory.
Secular worldview: Arts & entertainment reflect and create culture — and gives license to serve human autonomy and expression, since man does not have a sin nature
Discipleship …
To equip believers to:
Discern what they consume.
Create God-honoring content.
Influence culture through truthful, beautiful art.
City # 12
The City of Music
The Core Question:
Does Music Create or Reflect a Culture?
Bible Answer – Music Both Reflects and Shapes Culture — and Must Glorify God
1. Music Reflects the Heart and Culture
2. Music Reveals what a culture loves, fears, celebrates, or worships.
Examples:
Jesus: “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45) the same applies to music. And the Israelites in exile weep over Zion; their music reflects their sorrow and longing.(Psalm 137)
3. Music Shapes the Soul and Society
4. Music is Formative — it teaches, trains the heart, stirs the imagination, and forms Desires. Colossians 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.”
5. Music helps embed truth into the heart and reinforce worldview.
6. Music Has a Sacred Purpose
7. Music is designed to glorify God (Psalm 150), express truth, and build up the body.
It is not neutral — it either leads the heart toward God or away from Him.
Key idea: Music both reflects and forms the culture — and should always point people toward truth, holiness, and worship. Ephesians 5:19 – “Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.”
Secular Worldview:
1. Music Reflects Culture
2. Music expresses what people feel, believe, and value in a given time.
It’s seen as a mirror of the cultural moment — joy, rebellion, oppression, love, or change. Example: Protest songs in the 1960s, or rap music reflecting urban struggle.
3. Music Creates Culture
4. Music influences how people think, behave, dress, and define identity. It forms tribes, subcultures, and ideologies (e.g., punk, hip-hop, EDM) Advertising, politics, and social movements use music because it’s emotionally persuasive.
5. Music Is Amoral (in theory)
In secularism, music has no higher standard than self-expression.
There are no moral boundaries as long as it’s “authentic” or “meaningful” to someone.
Lyrics and tone can promote anything — from lust and violence to nihilism and rebellion — without judgment.
Key idea:
Music is a tool of human expression, either to reflect identity or to provoke cultural change — with no ultimate accountability.
Comparing the two worldviews?
Biblical View
1. Does music reflect culture? Yes – reveals the heart, beliefs, and worship of a people.
2. Does music shape culture? Yes – forms affections, theology, and spiritual direction.
3. Moral standard? Yes – accountable to God’s truth and purpose
4. The Purpose of music – Glorify God, edify the soul, teach truth
5. Role in Discipleship role – Essential – must form biblical discernment and godly affections.
Secular View
1. Does music reflect culture? Yes – expresses emotions, politics, and social conditions
2. Does music shape culture? Yes – shapes trends, identity, behavior, and public opinion
3. Moral standard? No – judged by authenticity, popularity, or emotion
4. The Purpose of music – Express self, entertain, or influence culture
5. Role in Discipleship role – Optional — music is personal, not spiritual
Conclusion:
Biblical worldview: Music both reflects and shapes culture — and must be used to glorify God and align with His truth.
Secular worldview: Music both reflects and creates culture — but exists for expression, influence, and identity, not truth.
Disciples and Music
- Biblical discipleship must include training in musical discernment.
- Believers need to ask: Does this music shape me toward holiness or worldliness?
- Christian musicians must see their calling not just as performers — but as cultural shepherds.
Examples of leaders in each of the 12 cities of thought.
- Theology – John Macarthur
- Philosophy – C.S. Lewis
- Ethics – Francis Schaeffer
- Biology – Nathaniel Jeanson
- Psychology – Jay Adams
- Sociology – Carl Trueman
- Law – William Blackstone
- Politics – William Wilberforce
- Economics – Dave Ramsey
- History – David Barton
- Arts & Entertainment –
- Music –
Coming Up – The Apologetics Cube
Very few Christian can say “My story” fits “My lifestyle.”
Very few that can say “I practice what I preach”
Very few understand how to live out their worldview in all areas of life.
Most Christians need someone to guide them through the three modules of this Discipleship process. (W.A.G.) Few were trained to think in this way.
When we understand the 12 cities on the Worldview Roadmap then we have a framework for education. We have a Biblical Worldview. We understand what the word University means.
We recommend that people join a small team to advance the 153 Fishing Strategy –
- Those willing to learn become like trees planted by a river that cannot be moved.
- Those willing to learn step by step will be a great help to others.
- Those willing to join a network of friends that focus on taking other through the 3 sections of Disciples University make lifelong friendships.
Building a Team makes all the difference. D.L. Moody once said, I do not fear failure, rather I fear succeeding at something that does really matter.
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