A seven-lesson study based on today’s unbiblical worldviews and their impact on Lutheran students, schools, and teachers. Professor Steve Thiesfeldt uses Scripture passages and real-life examples to review the confessional Lutheran worldview before delving into the subtle worldviews of secularism. Included in this inservice is the book What in the World Is Going On? Identifying Hollow and Deceptive Worldviews by Rev. David C. Thompson.

Study questions for chapter 1

Question 1

After stating the “purpose of a false worldview is either to prevent one from coming to the truth – to Christ – or to tear one away from him,” the author says, “This may seem overly alarming. But it is not.” For what reasons would he says this?

Question 2

Describe what is meant by the term worldview.

Question 3

Look at the list of worldviews on p. 4. See if you can list some assumptions or teachings, true or false, of several of them.

Question 4

Look up 1 Chronicles 12:32. What might this have to do with worldview?

Question 5

What is the difference between sinful judging and righteous judging?  How important is righteous judging?  In what way did the Bereans engage in righteous judging (Acts 17:11, 12)? Read also 1 Corinthians 2:13-16 and 2 Corinthians 10:5.

Question 6

What does the author say a confessional Lutheran worldview presentation will want to present first? What is the benefit of doing so?

Question 7

List several benefits of studying and understanding worldviews.

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