Seeing the World Through God’s Eyes
Thinking Christianly: Lesson 2
The Lens That Shapes Everything
Everyone sees the world through a lens. Whether we realize it or not, we all live by a worldview - a set of core beliefs that shape how we interpret life, make decisions, and understand what’s real and meaningful. The Christian worldview isn’t one perspective among many; it’s a comprehensive framework grounded in the truth of Scripture. It answers life’s deepest questions and equips us to live faithfully in a confused and often contradictory world.
At the heart of the biblical worldview is a story - a true story that begins with God and ends with the renewal of all things. This story unfolds in four foundational movements: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. These aren’t just theological ideas; they’re the lens through which Christians are called to see everything - God, ourselves, our purpose, our pain, and our hope.
The Christian Story
Creation: We Were Made by God and for God
The Bible opens with the simple yet staggering truth: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). Nothing exists apart from God, and everything finds its meaning in relationship to him. The created world isn’t random or meaningless - it reflects God’s glory, wisdom, and order (Psalm 19:1). Most importantly, human beings are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), which means we were designed to reflect his character and represent his rule. Our worth isn’t rooted in our accomplishments or status, but in the reality that we bear the image of our Creator. This gives every person inherent dignity and purpose.
To see the world rightly, we must start here: God made everything, including us. That truth shapes how we treat people, how we engage the world, and how we define what is good, true, and beautiful.
The Fall: What Went Wrong
Though creation was declared “very good” (Genesis 1:31), things didn’t stay that way. In Genesis 3, humanity rebelled against God’s authority. This wasn’t just a poor decision - it was a fundamental rupture in our relationship with the One who made us. Sin entered the world, bringing with it disorder, death, and alienation. Our connection with God was severed, our relationships with each other became fractured, and even creation itself began to groan under the weight of brokenness.
This explains why the world is the way it is: marked by suffering, conflict, and injustice. Human nature, reason, and morality were all distorted by sin. The biblical worldview doesn’t minimize the darkness in the world; it explains it. It also insists that no amount of self-help, education, or progress can fix what’s gone wrong at the deepest level. What we need is not just improvement - we need rescue.
Redemption: God Steps In
The good news is that God didn’t leave us in our fallen state. From the earliest moments after the Fall, God began a plan of redemption - a plan that culminates in Jesus Christ. Through his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus deals with the problem of sin and makes a way for us to be reconciled to God (John 3:16; Colossians 1:19-20). Redemption isn’t just a spiritual concept - it’s a cosmic one. It changes hearts, yes, but it also points to the renewal of everything broken. Romans 8 tells us that creation itself is longing for the day when all things will be made right again.
To live with a biblical worldview means living under the lordship of Christ in every area of life. Jesus isn’t just a personal savior - he’s King over all. Redemption reorders our affections, reshapes our thinking, and redirects our purpose.
Restoration: The End of the Story Is a New Beginning
The final chapter of the Bible offers a vision of restoration: a new Heaven and new earth where God dwells with his people and wipes away every tear (Revelation 21:1-5). This isn’t escapism - it’s the fulfillment of God’s promise to make all things new. Restoration means that history is headed somewhere, and that our labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). It gives us hope, not just for someday, but for today. Knowing the end of the story empowers us to live with confidence and purpose now.
Seeing Life’s Big Questions Through Scripture
A biblical worldview isn’t just about knowing theology - it’s about answering the questions everyone asks:
Who is God?
God is Creator, Sustainer, and King. He is holy, just, loving, and merciful. He has revealed himself through Scripture and through the person of Jesus Christ. He isn’t a distant force, but a personal God who invites us into relationship with him.
Who are we?
We are image-bearers of God - designed for relationship, purpose, and worship. But we’re also fallen and in need of redemption. Our identity isn’t self-made or culturally defined; it’s God-given and Christ-restored.
What is our purpose?
Our highest purpose is to glorify God and enjoy him forever (Isaiah 43:7; 1 Corinthians 10:31). This plays out in loving God fully and loving our neighbor sacrificially (Matthew 22:37-39). In a world obsessed with self-expression, the biblical worldview calls us to God-centered living.
When we see these questions clearly through God’s Word, we gain not only clarity, but direction. We don’t just exist – we’re sent.
Faith for Every Sphere
The biblical worldview doesn’t stop at the church door. It applies to all of life:
In the family, we see relationships as opportunities for discipleship, shaped by grace, love, and truth (Ephesians 5:22-6:4).
At work, we labor not just for income but as stewards, serving Christ in every task (Colossians 3:23-24).
In culture, we engage with discernment, committed to truth, beauty, and goodness (Philippians 4:8), even when these values conflict with prevailing norms.
This means we’ll often be at odds with secular worldviews that deny God’s truth. Materialism sees the world as only physical. Relativism rejects the idea of objective moral truth. Expressive individualism makes self the ultimate authority. The Christian worldview stands in contrast - not with arrogance, but with conviction, compassion, and coherence.
To live faithfully, we must let God’s truth define our reality, not the shifting opinions of culture.
Bible Study Questions
Genesis 1:1 declares that God created the heavens and the earth. How does this shape your view of who has ultimate authority and what that means for how you live?
Genesis 1:27 says we’re made in God’s image. What implications does this have for how we see human dignity, purpose, and relationships?
In Genesis 3, how does the Fall affect not only Adam and Eve but the entire created order? What do you observe about sin’s consequences on every level of life?
John 3:16 and Colossians 1:19-20 speak to God’s redemptive work through Christ. How do these verses expand your understanding of salvation beyond personal forgiveness?
What future hope is offered in Revelation 21:1-5? How does this promise of restoration influence your current outlook and decisions?
Isaiah 43:7 states that we were created for God’s glory. What does glorifying God look like in ordinary, daily life?
1 Corinthians 10:31 teaches us to glorify God in “whatever you do.” How does this challenge the divide we often place between sacred and secular?
In Philippians 4:8, Paul lists what believers should think on. How might this help you engage culture without compromising truth?
According to Romans 8:19-21, creation itself longs for redemption. How should this affect how Christians view environmental care and stewardship?
Which secular worldview - materialism, relativism, or expressive individualism - do you encounter most often? How does the Christian meta-narrative provide a clearer path to meaning and purpose?
Questions for Discussion and Personal Reflection
How does seeing God as Creator influence how you value yourself - and others - on a daily basis?
In what subtle ways do you see the effects of the Fall in your habits, thoughts, or relationships?
Redemption through Christ promises transformation. How is this transformation visible - or not - in the way you think, speak, or spend your time?
What areas of your life currently feel disconnected from a biblical worldview? Why do you think that is?
When you consider the biblical hope of restoration, how does that reframe how you approach today’s challenges?
Where do you feel tension between cultural norms and biblical truth? How do you respond to that tension?
How can you live your faith more intentionally in your job, home, or local community?
What steps can you take to move from passively believing Christian truth to actively living it out?
How can your understanding of the Christian story help you communicate the Gospel in a more relatable way?
What spiritual practices (prayer, Scripture, worship, service) help anchor your worldview in God’s truth?
Action Steps
Choose one area of your life - family, work, finances, or entertainment - and reflect on how your beliefs and decisions in that area are shaped. Then, compare your current thinking with the framework of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. Where do you see alignment? Where do you see tension? Write out what needs to change for your worldview in that area to be more biblical.
Read through Genesis 1-3, Colossians 1:15-20, and Revelation 21:1-5 in one sitting. As you do, jot down a brief summary of how each section contributes to the big story of Scripture. Then write 2-3 sentences describing how that story changes the way you see your everyday life.
Pick a situation coming up this week - a conversation, decision, or challenge - and intentionally respond to it through the lens of a Christian worldview. Before acting, ask: “How does God’s truth speak into this moment?” Afterward, reflect on how it went and what you learned from the experience.
Understanding the world through the lens of God’s truth doesn’t just give us answers - it gives us direction. It grounds our identity, reframes our struggles, and points us toward hope. As you begin to think and live with a biblical worldview, you’ll start to see everything - your work, your relationships, even your challenges - in a different light. You were made to reflect God’s image and to join in his redemptive work. That calling isn’t just for the classroom or church, but for every corner of life. Stay curious, stay grounded, and keep asking what it means to follow Jesus in a world that needs to see him clearly.
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