Introduction
The Gospel contains vivid descriptions of God, his essence, and his primary creation, which is the human world. The essential part of the Gospel is the description of the life and deeds of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. His birth, preaching, and death are imbued with symbolism that is important to Christians worldwide. These descriptions, in general, form the basis of the Gospel, from which comes the preaching activity, Christian traditions, and worldview. The perception of the world of Christians is influenced mainly by the nature of God and the nature of humanity that he created. Jesus Christ, who combined the human and the divine, is considered the basis for a Christian view of the world. Relying on worldview, Christians answer the question about the restoration of the world and society, about the redemption of sins. Modern society is undergoing a lot of changes, and the world is very dynamic, so Christian values and their interpretation can also vary. The worldview of Christians and their values seem alien and incomprehensible to some people, but they invariably arouse interest, especially in a clash of cultures.
Gospel Essential Beliefs
Nature of God
God has many characteristics inaccessible to anyone else, but the main feature is his trinity. The trinity was controversial among Christians, and the denial of the trinity formed a branch of Arianism (Cole, 2019). The trinity concept is complicated to explain to people of other cultures. God the Father created the world and the first people; God is transcendent and independent of anyone. God the Son entered the human world and became immanent, although he combined the human and the divine. God the Son has the personality and exclusive role of the Savior, who pays with his life for people’s sins. The Holy Spirit is impersonal, infinitely wise, and comes from God into the human world: “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever – the Spirit of truth” (English Standard Version Bible, 2001, John 14:16-17). In other words, the Holy Spirit is an emanation of God the Father and his forces on the world of people.
The Trinity is the most critical and exciting characteristic, but others. God is omnipotent: “I know that you can do all things and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Standard Version Bible, 2001, Job 42:2). God is omniscient: “Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them” (Standard Version Bible, 2001, Isa 42:9). God is love: “We love because he first loved us” (Standard Version Bible, 2001, 1 John 4:19). Other characteristics are also highlighted, such as sovereignty, wrathfulness, immutability. The creation of God is the world, the first people, Adam and Eve, as well as all humankind.
Nature of Humanity
Human nature can potentially approach God since God created man in his image and likeness. But the devil is also present in a person to a significant extent: “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander” (Standard Version Bible, 2001, Matthew 15:19). The Sin that has struck humankind is the apotheosis of devilry in man, and sin sets before man the goal of redeeming him. It is in Sin that the root cause of human problems is hidden, and it is because of the original Sin that has taken root in humans that Jesus Christ sacrifices himself.
Nature of Jesus
Jesus Christ is the beloved Son of God, who came into the world of people for the sake of their Salvation. Jesus has a human personality, can teach, communicate with people on an equal footing and make friends. His followers were his friends, but ultimately the person of Jesus Christ is the person of the Savior. It is Salvation and the remission of sins for people that is the purpose of the Kingdom of Jesus: “He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world” (Standard Version Bible, 2001, 1 John 2:2). In the Christian worldview, the figure of Jesus Christ plays an ethically and emotionally charged role. Being the Son of God, he descended to the people for preaching work. His sacrifice reflects the injustice in the world, and his life motivates many Christians to be grateful to God and Jesus, as well as to people nearby.
Restoration
Observance of divine laws and commandments guarantees restoration, forgiveness, and expiation of sins. Man’s sinfulness is not hopeless: “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted” (Standard Version Bible, 2001 Galatians 6:1). It is possible to atone for the Sin by preaching and charity. The grace of God comes to people and leads them to Salvation: “But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will” (Standard Version Bible, 2001, Acts 15:11). Faith helps to feel this grace: “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” (Standard Version Bible, 2001, 1 John 5:4). Repentance is an unusual first step in Salvation and restoration and is what Jesus calls out to: “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” (Standard Version Bible, 2001, Luke 5:32). The transformation of the individual and society takes place gradually since instant heaven on Earth is impossible.
Christian Foundations
The analyzed concepts significantly influence the Christian worldview and its ethical guidelines. God is an omnipotent and omniscient being, the center of the entire religious paradigm (Cole, 2019). He has traits that are similar to other gods in other religions. Humankind and the Son Jesus live in the world, fighting against Original Sin. The death of Jesus plays a central role in this, reflecting the injustice and cruelty of people. Restoration is possible only on repentance of sins and unconditional Faith.
Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview
The advantages of the Christian worldview are mercy, compassion, and charity; this worldview is tied to helping others. Salvation in Christianity is very different from the moksha concept of salvation relevant to Hinduism and Buddhism. Moksha is liberation or salvation from things and attachment to things. Moksha allows a person to fall out of the wheel of rebirth and gain freedom. The Christian worldview teaches people modesty in desires, complaisance, and humility (Lillian Tryon, 2018). Christians are not warlike people but those who help the victims of the war. Many people find this problem in Christianity, considering Christians to be weak-willed. Some of them promote the idea that Christians are easy to manage (van der Walt, 2017). Christianity forms in society a severe and rigid system of prohibitions that ruin many people’s lives.
Conclusion
The considered essentials of the Gospel influence the construction of the Christian worldview and form a behavioral framework. God’s figures, especially his Son, Jesus Christ, are examples of the sacrifice that permeates the entire Christian worldview. The sinfulness of humans is unconditional and primordial, and God eventually gives the opportunity, with the proper lifestyle, to be saved from Sin. Salvation signifies a restoration that requires Faith and sincere repentance of sins.
References
Cole, S. (2019). Your identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s grace in the Gospel. Wipf and Stock.
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Tryon, D.N.P., Lillian (2018). Biblical concepts of restoration as a foundation for lifestyle change, The Journal of Biblical Foundations of Faith and Learning, 3(1). Web.
van der Walt, B. J. (2017). Sharing an integral Christian worldview with a younger generation: Why and how should it be done and received? In Die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi, 51(1). Web.