Benchmark—Gospel Essentials
In at least 150 words, complete your introductory paragraph with a thesis statement in which you will address each of the sections.
Gospel Essential Beliefs
Nature of God
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the question
What is the triune God like? What are God’s characteristics? What is his creation? Be sure to include citations.
Nature of Humanity
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the question
What is human nature? What is human purpose? What is the root cause of human problems? Be sure to include citations.
Nature of Jesus
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the question
What is Jesus’s true identity? What was Jesus’s kingdom purpose? Why is Jesus’s identity and work significant for the Christian worldview? Be sure to include citations.
Restoration
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the question
What is the solution to human problems according to the Christian worldview? What role do grace, faith, and repentance play in Christian salvation? How do Christians think that the transformation of self and society happen? Be sure to include citation.
Christian Foundations
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the question
Summarize how the concepts of the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) constitute the foundation of the Christian worldview. In other words, how are these concepts essential to the Christian worldview? Be sure to include citation.
Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions
Based on the previous five prompts, analyze the implications of the Christian worldview by addressing each of the following questions:
What are the benefits or strengths of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity?
Compare the Christian concept of salvation in contrast to any other worldview perspective.
How the Christian worldview influence a person’s thinking and behavior?
What do people find troublesome or confusing about Christianity and why?
Be sure to include citation.
Conclusion
In at least 150 words, synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.
Use the Holy Bible as one of the citations.
