Developing a Biblical World View

How we see the world shapes how we live, serve, pray, and respond to the needs around us. A biblical worldview enables us to understand life, culture, nations, and human need from God’s perspective rather than being shaped only by politics, economics, education, popular opinion, or our own cultural background.

This course will help you see the world through the truth revealed in Scripture. Beginning in Genesis and continuing through Revelation, you will explore God’s purpose for humanity, His plan for the nations, and His unfolding work throughout history. You will discover that the Bible is not merely a collection of individual stories; it presents one great account of God’s redemptive mission in the world.

A central focus of this subject is the vision of spiritual harvest. Jesus declared that the harvest is great, but the labourers are few. The need is not only for more workers, but for believers who can train and equip others to serve faithfully.

Paul described this principle to Timothy: “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” —2 Timothy 2:2

This continuing process is called “spiritual multiplication”. One believer equips another, who then trains others, multiplying the number of people prepared to proclaim the Gospel, disciple believers, and serve the purposes of God.

Developing a biblical worldview is essential to this work. When we begin to see people and nations as God sees them, our priorities change. We become more aware of the spiritual needs of the world and more willing to take our place in God’s mission.

Throughout this course, you will examine the present spiritual condition of the world and consider the urgent need to communicate the Gospel to people who have had little or no opportunity to hear it. You will also explore the responsibility of the Church toward the nations and discover what it means to become a “world Christian”—a believer whose vision extends beyond personal needs and local concerns to embrace God’s heart for the whole world.

A biblical worldview, however, must lead to action. James reminds us that faith without works is dead. In the same way, simply understanding God’s mission is not enough. This course will challenge you to move beyond being an observer and become an active participant in what God is doing today.

Jesus gave His followers this commission: All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations… teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”  Matthew 28:18–20

“Developing a Biblical Worldview” is part of the Missions Study Stream. It will broaden your understanding, strengthen your sense of purpose, and help prepare you to pray, serve, disciple, and participate more effectively in God’s mission to the nations.

Missions Study Stream