Building a Legacy Worth Leaving A Study in Hebrews 11 Harry W. Lewis
Session Two: Our World View By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. Hebrews 11:3
Session Two: Our World View There are two basic world views – A God-centered world view – A man-centered world view
Session Two: Our World View God-centered World View – In the beginning, God (elohim) created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1 – By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. Hebrews 11:3
Session Two: Our World View Man-centered World View – Depends of faith in man’s ability What is the origin of the universe? How did man come into being? – Scientific Method Observation Hypothesis Predictions Experiment
Session Two: Our World View Man-centered World View – Attempt to make the two views compatible Gap Theory Day Age Theory
Session Two: Our World View Man-centered World View – Attempt to make the two views compatible “…so the evening and the morning were the first (second, third, etc.) day.” Day 4: creation of Sun and Moon (Gen. 1:14) –Divide the day from the night –For signs –For seasons –For days and years
Session Two: Our World View Biblical World View: Ex Nihilo – Genesis 1:1ff – Psalm 33:6 – Psalm 148:5 – John 1:3 – Colossians 1:16 – Hebrews 11:3
Session Two: Our World View Our world view is based on where we place our faith: – In God, or – In Man