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In the context of the Bible, "views" can refer to perspectives, understandings, or interpretations of Scripture and theological concepts. The Bible itself provides various insights into how believers are to view God, the world, and their own lives. These views are shaped by scriptural teachings and are foundational to Christian doctrine and practice.
Views of GodThe Bible presents a comprehensive view of God as the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. In
Genesis 1:1, it is stated, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This establishes God as the sovereign Creator. The Psalms frequently emphasize God's majesty and power, as seen in
Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands."
God's nature is further revealed through His attributes, such as holiness (
Isaiah 6:3), love (1
John 4:8), and justice (
Deuteronomy 32:4). The Bible also emphasizes God's omniscience and omnipresence, as in
Psalm 139:7-10, where David acknowledges that there is no place where one can flee from God's presence.
Views of HumanityThe Bible provides a view of humanity as created in the image of God, as stated in
Genesis 1:27, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This view underscores the inherent dignity and worth of every person.
However, the Bible also acknowledges the fallen nature of humanity due to sin.
Romans 3:23 states, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." This view of human sinfulness is central to the need for redemption through Jesus Christ.
Views of SalvationThe Bible's view of salvation is centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ.
John 3:16 encapsulates this view: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." Salvation is presented as a gift of grace, received through faith, as emphasized in
Ephesians 2:8-9.
The New Testament further elaborates on the transformative nature of salvation, as believers are called to live in accordance with the Spirit (
Galatians 5:16-25) and to be conformed to the image of Christ (
Romans 8:29).
Views of the WorldThe Bible provides a view of the world as God's creation, which is to be stewarded responsibly by humanity.
Genesis 1:28 gives the mandate to "fill the earth and subdue it," highlighting the role of humans as caretakers of creation.
At the same time, the Bible acknowledges the presence of evil and corruption in the world, as seen in 1
John 2:16, which warns against "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life." Believers are called to be in the world but not of it (
John 17:14-16), living as ambassadors of Christ (
2 Corinthians 5:20).
Views of the ChurchThe Bible views the Church as the body of Christ, a community of believers united by faith.
Ephesians 4:4-6 speaks of "one body and one Spirit," emphasizing the unity and diversity within the Church. The Church is tasked with the Great Commission (
Matthew 28:19-20) and is called to be a light to the world (
Matthew 5:14-16).
The New Testament provides instructions for the functioning of the Church, including the roles of elders and deacons (
1 Timothy 3:1-13) and the practice of spiritual gifts (
1 Corinthians 12:4-11).
Views of the End TimesThe Bible offers a view of the end times characterized by the return of Christ, the final judgment, and the establishment of a new heaven and new earth.
Revelation 21:1 describes this future hope: "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away."
Believers are encouraged to live in anticipation of Christ's return, maintaining faithfulness and readiness, as expressed in
1 Thessalonians 5:2-6, which speaks of the day of the Lord coming "like a thief in the night."
These views, derived from Scripture, form the foundation of Christian belief and practice, guiding believers in their understanding of God, themselves, and the world around them.
Greek
1508. ei me -- if not... properly, (). 1508 ()
views (assumes as) what precedes is , and extends it
to its negative possibility or exception meaning ", .". Word
...1365. distazo -- twenty thousand
... waver); (figuratively) because refusing to choose way over the other -- "wanting
to have our cake and eat it too"; to halt between two opinions (views, beliefs...
5426. phroneo -- to have understanding, to think
... 3), intent on...purpose (1), live in harmony (1), mind (4), observes (2), set their
minds (2), set your mind (1), setting your mind (2), think (3),views (1)....
4747. stoicheion -- one of a row, hence a letter (of the alphabet)...
... 2, 828). Thisviews 4747 ("elements") as ancient astral beings associated
with the very beginning (make-up) of the earth.]. Word...
4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... to be seen as a faith " (O. Michel, ). "Faith is the response, wrought in man, by
God" (from Berkof's , representing theviews of Barth and Brunner)....
Library
Dissolvingviews.
... Jesus' Habits of Prayer DissolvingViews. Let me rapidily sketch those fifteen mentions
of the gospel writers, attempting to keep their chronological order....
Twoviews of Life
... ECCLESIASTES; OR, THE PREACHER TWOVIEWS OF LIFE. 'This sore travail hath God given
to the sons of man, to be exercised therewith."Ecclesiastes 1:13....
Miller'sviews on the Second Coming of Christ.
... MILLER'SVIEWS ON THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST.... WILLIAM MILLER to Rev. JOSHUA V. HIMES
contains a synopsis of Mr. Miller'sviews on this interesting subject:"...
The Christian Rejoicing in theviews of Death and Judgment.
... THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF RELIGION IN THE SOUL. CHAPTER XXIX. THE CHRISTIAN
REJOICING IN THEVIEWS OF DEATH AND JUDGMENT. 1. Death...
Appendix iii. Rabbinicviews as to the Lawfulness of Images...
... APPENDIX III. RABBINICVIEWS AS TO THE LAWFULNESS OF IMAGES, PICTORIAL
REPRESENTATIONS ON COINS, ETC. (See vol. ip89, note 3.) On...
Appendix xvi. On the Jewishviews About Demons' and the Demonised...
... ON THE JEWISHVIEWS ABOUT DEMONS' AND THE DEMONISED,' TOGETHER WITH SOME NOTES ON
THE INTERCOURSE BETWEEN JEWS AND JEWISH CHRISTIANS IN THE FIRST CENTURIES....
The Lax and Dangerousviews of this Sect Respecting Good Works...
... Chapter XXX."The Lax and DangerousViews of This Sect Respecting Good Works
That These are Unnecessary to the Spiritual Man. For...
Falseviews of the Nature of Evil: viz. , that Evil is Something...
... Against the Heathen. Section 6. Falseviews of the nature of evil: viz., that evil
is something in the nature of things, and has substantive existence....
Variousviews of Heracleon on Purging of the Temple.
... Tenth Book. 19. VariousViews of Heracleon on Purging of the Temple. Let
us see what Heracleon makes of this. He says that the ascent...
Jewishviews on Trade, Tradesmen, and Trades' Guilds
... Chapter 11 JewishViews on Trade, Tradesmen, and Trades' Guilds. We read
in the Mishnah (Kidd. iv.14) as follows: "Rabbi Meir said...
Thesaurus
Views (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance
Views (1 Occurrence). Acts 28:22 But we desire
to hear from you what you think. For, as concerning this
...Stephen (13 Occurrences)
... been endued by the Holy Spirit with apostolical gifts, not only that of preaching,
but also that of working miracles (Acts 6:8). In his freerviews of Jewish...
Keys (2 Occurrences)
... Authority? II.VIEWS MAINTAINED 1. Agent of the Power 2. Nature of the Power
3. Scope of the Power III. DATA... laid. II.Views Maintained. 1...
Millennium
... mi-len'-i-um DivergentViews-Scope of Article I. THE TEACHING OF JESUS The Millennium
Not before the Advent (1) Parable of the Wheat and Tares (2) Parable of...
Premillennial
... mi-len'-i-um DivergentViews-Scope of Article I. THE TEACHING OF JESUS The Millennium
Not before the Advent (1) Parable of the Wheat and Tares (2) Parable of...
Antichrist (4 Occurrences)
... III. IN APOCALYPTIC WRITINGS IV. IN PATRISTIC WRITINGS V. MEDIAEVALVIEWS
1. Christian 2. Jewish VI. POST-REFORMATIONVIEWS LITERATURE...
Ebionites
... These opponents were not generally very careful to apprehend exactly the
views of those whose opinions they undertook to refute....
Ebionism
... These opponents were not generally very careful to apprehend exactly the
views of those whose opinions they undertook to refute....
Power (862 Occurrences)
... Authority? II.VIEWS MAINTAINED 1. Agent of the Power 2. Nature of the Power
3. Scope of the Power III. DATA... laid. II.Views Maintained. 1...
Dead (580 Occurrences)
... 3. ModernViews: But commentators have offered between thirty and forty other
interpretations, more or less strained, of the passage....
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