Deism

DEISM

TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION………………………………………...………………………………………3

SUMMARY OF DEISM…………………….……………………………...…………………….3

FLAWS OF DEISM………………………..………...…………………………………………...4

PROPOSED PLAN IN SHARING THE GOSPEL……….……………….....…………………...5

CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………6

BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………...………………………………………….7

INTRODUCTION

Hindson and Caner states, “Worldview is the framework of beliefs by which a person views the world around him.” Everyone has a worldview whether they realize it or not. We all have a presupposition or bias as to how we interpret the world and reality. Worldview is the translation of the German word Weltanschauung, which means “perception of the world”. Worldview affects the way we determine truth, view of reality, and relationship with God, human rights, morals, our divine purpose and creation. Individuals who hold a proper worldview command an orthodox for truth, logic, and reason. Deism is the worldview that I will summarize, discuss the flaws within this worldview and propose a plan of sharing the Gospel with a member of Deism.

SUMMARY OF DEISM

Deism is the worldview that suggests there is a God, however, He is not interested nor invested in the world. It negates all the miracles and healings discussed in the Bible. If God is not concerned about those in the world, He could not have performed the miracles or healings. Deism states God is not concerned about mankind. Therefore, mankind is not held accountable to Him. “Deism attacks and undermines an inerrant Bible.” It supports the teachings of Jesus Christ. However, it views him more as a “philosopher or reason and uprightness” than the savior of the world. It does not believe that Jesus was born of a virgin, died and was resurrected.

“Lord Herbert of Cherbury (1583-1684), a major deist, believed religion was common to the human race and consisted of five concepts: belief in God, worship, godly practices, repentance of sins, and the...