Question of Origin In the book of Genesis, Moses identifies the beginning of the human and Hebrew race. Genesis 1:1 claims that God created the heavens and the earth. In reference to origin, Weider & Gutierrez stated that “Most Christian churches teach that God is triune and all three persons of the Godhead were involved in the creation of the universe and mankind” (Weider & Gutierrez,2014). The three persons in a singular Godhead is God the father, God the son, and God the Holy spirit. Supported evidence in this belief is identified in Genesis 1:26, the author said “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” (Genesis 1:26 ESV). In the biblical worldview, God is identified as the creator and father. John states that “through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made” (John 1:3 New International Version). The question of origin can be answered in multiple ways. However, the things that an individual learn and observe in their worldview will contribute to their answers on these following questions. The Question of Identity In the beginning, God spoke a lot of things on earth into existence. …show more content…
For example, the author of Genesis quoted, “God said let there be light, and there was light” (Genesis 1:3 English standard version). However, when he created humans he became more active by breathing life into his body and creating mankind from the ground. In genesis 1:28, God gave humans the role to multiply and rule the animals. In Psalms 8:5, the author states, “you made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor” (Psalms 8:5 New International Version). That scripture is evidence that humans are above the animals and just right below the angels. Weider & Gutierrez (2014) claims that, based on Naturalism, “Since man and animals come from a similar ancestry, mankind should not be viewed or valued as superior in species”. Naturalism opposes the idea that is taught in Christian worldview. From the Christian perspective, Humans was made in the image of God and have the responsibility to care for animals and the earth until God returns. The Question of Meaning/Purpose. In Christian worldview, the purpose of mankind’s existence is salvation. The scripture 2 Peters 3:9 clearly identifies our purpose of existence. As Christians, we exist to have an opportunity to repent before judgement day and build a relationship with God. John 17:3 is a great example to help support one reason that we exist which is to know God. John stated, “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent” (John 17:3, New International Version). Mankind purpose is to know and glorify God. Question of Morality. Christianity uses the bible as a guide to identify what is right from wrong. As believers, it is well known that God tells us the way to live through the bible. There are ten commandments which is the foundation of our morals. Christians are supposed to live as the image of God. The bible carries the word of God. In the book of Timothy, the author states “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16 New International Version). The bible is the source to learn the righteous path. Duvall & Hays (2008) states that “people read It because it is an important book, dealing with the big issues of life—God, eternal life, death, love sin, and morals” (Duvall & Hays, 2008). Everyone can only get