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Framing The World: God-Centered vs. Man-Centered Views

Delve into Hebrews 11 to explore the contrasting God-centered and Man-centered world views, examining creation, faith, and scientific theories. Discover where to place your faith in this enlightening study.

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Framing The World: God-Centered vs. Man-Centered Views

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  1. Building a Legacy Worth LeavingA Study in Hebrews 11Harry W. Lewis

  2. 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

  3. Session Two: Our World View • There are two basic world views • A God-centered world view • A man-centered world view

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Session Two: Our World View • Man-centered World View • Attempt to make the two views compatible • Gap Theory • Day Age Theory

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Session Two: Our World View • Our world view is based on where we place our faith: • In God, or • In Man

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