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All right, everybody, welcome back to the Contending for the Word Q&A podcast. I’m Dave Jenkins, and today we’re answering a question that lies at the heart of Christian living: What does it mean to have a biblical worldview?

We live in a culture filled with confusion, shifting morals, and competing ideologies. The way we see the world shapes everything about us how we think, what we value, and how we live. Every person has a worldview, even if they’ve never stopped to define it. A worldview is the lens through which you interpret life. It answers questions like: Who am I? Why am I here? What’s wrong with the world? How can it be made right?

For the Christian, our worldview cannot be formed by feelings, headlines, or public opinion. It must be shaped by the Word of God. A biblical worldview means that we answer life’s biggest questions according to the truth of Scripture, not according to how we feel or what our culture celebrates. God’s Word becomes our foundation for understanding reality, from creation to eternity and everywhere in between.

1. A Biblical Worldview Begins with God as Creator

Genesis 1:1 declares, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” That one verse dismantles atheism, humanism, evolutionism, and relativism. Everything starts with God. He defines truth, purpose, morality, and identity. To have a biblical worldview is to recognize that God is the Creator, the Sustainer, and the ultimate authority over all things. We are not simply adding God to our existing worldview; we are building everything on Him.

2. A Biblical Worldview Centers on Christ and the Gospel

Colossians 1:17 says of Christ, “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” The gospel is not just a message for Sunday morning; it is a framework for how we see all of life. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we see the world as fallen yet redeemable. Every vocation, every relationship, and every decision is to reflect the reality that Jesus is Lord over everything—over all of life and over all the cosmos.

3. A Biblical Worldview Submits to Scripture as Final Authority

Psalm 119:105 reminds us, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” When Scripture governs our thinking, we no longer interpret the Bible through the lens of culture; we interpret culture through the lens of the Bible. That means we let God’s Word define truth about marriage, justice, identity, morality, and eternity, even when those truths are unpopular or countercultural.

4. A Biblical Worldview Leads to Transformed Living

Romans 12:2 calls us not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. A biblical worldview is not merely intellectual; it is deeply practical. It shapes how we love our neighbors, steward our resources, and engage a fallen world with both truth and grace. Sound thinking must lead to sound living. That is how Christians bear faithful witness before a watching world.

Why This Matters

We need to think biblically about everything. Every issue personal, political, cultural, or ethical must be measured by the Word of God. A biblical worldview helps us guard against compromise. It keeps us from adopting worldly ideas dressed up as truth. It also calls us to live consistently, so that our beliefs and our behavior align with Scripture. Otherwise, our worldview becomes fractured and hypocritical.

A biblical worldview also compels us to teach and disciple others. We are called to help fellow believers see the world through the clarity of God’s Word. Having a biblical worldview is not about escaping culture, but about engaging it faithfully under the Lordship of Christ.

In the end, a biblical worldview is simply this: seeing life through the lens of Scripture and living in light of the gospel. It means thinking God’s thoughts after Him, loving what He loves, hating what He hates, and trusting what He has revealed in His Word. When you stand on the authority of Scripture, you will not only understand the world more accurately; by God’s grace, you will live in it more faithfully.

I pray this episode helps you think more biblically. Share it with a friend or your small group, and keep digging into the Word so that your mind and life are continually shaped by the truth of God.