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Kelsey Berg
CWV 101
August 19, 2019
Jeffrey Fullam
Gospel Essentials
Introduction
The Christian worldview is one that is often controversial and composed of many
different beliefs. In this paper, there will be an explanation of the essential elements of the
Christian worldview and how they affect the various lives and views of other worldviews. The
important topics that will be covered consist of God, Humanity, Jesus, and Restoration. There
will then be an analysis and reflection on the Christian worldview and how it is interpreted by
other worldviews.
God
What is God Like?
God is said to be four main things, the first being that God is a Spirit as he is not limited
to boundaries, he is immeasurable and can be everywhere at any time. Second, the Bible reveals
God as a person as he is capable of feeling, thinking, loving and forgiving even though he does
not take the shape of a body. God also is declared to be a holy and righteous being as he is
perfect, good and does not sin. Last, God is love and because of his love has provided a plan of
redemption and salvation for all of his people.
What are God’s Characteristics?

God has many characteristics that make him who he is, but some of his strongest
characteristics consist of his ability to be everywhere around us and all-knowing of the paths he
leads us down. He is accepting of us all, when we sin, he will forgive us if we are deserving, but
he will also love us through our sins. God is also powerful as he created the Earth and the
heavens, as well as humanity.
What is His Creation?
In seven days, God had created the Earth, the heavens and humanity. On the first day God
created light, on the second day God created the seas and the sky. He then created land and plants
for the land on the third day. On day 4, God created the sun, moon, and the stars. On day 5, God
created the fish and the birds and on the sixth day, he created animals, as well as humans. After
all of his hard work, God rested on the seventh day and appreciated his good work that he
accomplished.
Humanity
What is Human Nature?
It is human nature to sin, at least that is what the Bible states after Eve and Adam decide
to sin against God and eat the fruit from the tree of life. We are material beings that search for
our desires but find ourselves appealing to patterns and concepts that are not naturally indicated.
To be a full human being we must do more than follow our desires and selfish ideals.
What is Human Purpose?
Human purpose is what individuals create for themselves and decide what their purpose
should mean. In the Bible, God wants man to be fruitful, this can mean reproduction, but it also

means to produce love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, and self-control. “Then God blessed them
and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the
birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry long the ground.” (Genesis 1:28, ESV)