Biblical Worldview Essay

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With an evaluation on the book of Romans and Chapters 1-8, there will be four specific areas to uncover which will include the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and culture. The author of the the book of Romans, Paul wrote this due cause of an imperfection, more so to address this break within the Roman culture and society. 1”This happened because Paul observed this “break” within the culture of Rome and then proceeds to capture this as the center for the book of Romans.” My personal world view would have to be described as this. The flaws that were present within the Romans, in the days of Paul occur still yet in present day. (Ecclesiastes 1:9) Within today’s society. I believe that humanity will never change for the better, also that each person requires salvation and the foundation of God, in order to getaway from the ways of the world.

The natural world is of continuous sin, lust, and all evil doings. We observe that sins are more apparent today than they were in the days of Genesis 2(Genesis 6:5). Rome in the days of Paul, was fulfilled of every sin known. Some observed sins were Homosexuality, and Idolatry. Pagans, and even atheist believed that they could achieve peace on their own. A compared example of todays time is Universalist, and Mormonism. These two belief systems believe that applying good deeds and showing these good deeds outwardly, will proclaim them as righteous and seated by the throne of God. Other sins such as Idolatry are still being observed today, we see this in most individuals. A lot of people are selfish and conceited. We also observe many religions worshipping false Gods.

Paul defines the difference in human identity between the believers and non-believers, also known as the Gentiles and Jews. Even though there is a difference, Paul shows that everyone due to their sins are all condemned 3(Romans 2:12). Paul then throws a curve ball to The Jews by explaining that they are more condemned because of having the Laws...