Developing A Biblical World View

CHAPTER FIVE

THE WORLD IN THE WORD: THE NEW TESTAMENT

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Write the Key Verse from memory. • Explain how God's plan for the world was revealed in announcements of the birth of Jesus. • Summarize the world view of Jesus as shown by His conduct. • Summarize what Jesus taught about the world and His mission to it. • Explain the importance of the cross of Jesus in God's plan for the world.

KEY VERSE:

I have glorified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. (John 17:4)

INTRODUCTION

This chapter continues the study of the world as it is presented in the Word of God. It explains the Biblical world view revealed in the New Testament. From the announcement of the birth of Jesus through His life, death, and resurrection, the New Testament emphasizes the world.

The same emphasis continues after the return of Jesus to Heaven when the Church goes forth to reach all nations with the Gospel. You will study the "Church In The World" in the following chapter.

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS

The first announcement of the birth of Jesus recorded in the New Testament was made by an angel to a woman named Mary who was a virgin. Read about this in Luke l.

The coming of Jesus to the world was part of God's plan revealed in the Old Testament. Mary said the Savior was coming. . .

. . . As He [God] spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to His seed for ever. (Luke 1:55)