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Wisdom has Built Her House: Worldview

Worldview is not one of the 7 Pillars. Actually, Worldview is the House itself. Christian Worldview is nothing more than Biblical Wisdom, for Wisdom is seeing all the world and life (all learning) from God's perspective.

Seeking Wisdom is what the whole ministry of Me and My House is about. Seeing from God's perspective; thinking His thoughts - renewing our mind to have the mind of Christ; and living it; and of course, discipling our children in it. See our blog entry on this Principal Thing - Wisdom is the Principal Thing.

This page lists resources for learning and teaching a Biblical Worldview. It encompasses all 7 Pillars. Our emphasis is to raise our children to have a consistency in thinking Biblically in all areas of life, so we incorporate Biblical Worldview (the search for God's Wisdom) into everything we study. Some of the resources we use for that are listed below. Other Worldview Resources are on their specific "Pillar" page.

You will only find our top recommendations listed here. There are many other great books out there. Put the titles of the ones you are looking for in one of the search boxes at the bottom of the page, to see if they're available through Me and My House ministries.

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Our 'Must Have' list from this page:
Christian Beliefs
How Should We Then Live?
Encyclopedia of Bible Truths
Guide to American Christian Education
Tearing Down Strongholds
Understanding the Times
PEERS Test

Getting Started

Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview By Israel Wayne / Wisdom's Gate Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview is a good place to start for ideas in incorporating a Biblical Worldview into your teaching at home.

Marshall Foster has some great tapes on training your children from a Biblical Worldview. Our favorite series is: World Changers, but I don't know that it is available anymore. Battle for the 21st Century is on building a family dynasty for the glory of God and is very good too.

Resources for Planning Studies
in all areas

Encyclopedia of Bible Truths, 4 Volumes By Ruth C. Haycock / Assoc. Of Christian Schools EBT is a set of reference books for self-study (without having to do ALL the looking up yourself) on what Scripture says about many topics. It is categorized by "subject" and outlined by aspect giving Scriptures for each area - somewhat like a Nave's Topical Bible for "school subjects". We find this indispensable, and Very Highly Recommend it! Useful for parents in their planning, and students of all ages for research.

A Guide to American Christian Education for the Home By Providence Foundation GACE by James Rose is a Principle Approach resource that I find invaluable in helping me see the Biblical viewpoint for teaching our studies. It gives overviews and outlines for teaching many "subjects" from a Biblical viewpoint. Very Highly Recommended!

Christian Home Learning Guides (CHLG) by Marshall Foster is also a great overview for presenting a Biblical Worldview throughout the "subjects" learned.

Core Christian Beliefs

3 resources on foundational, Biblical core beliefs - knowing Biblical answers and absolutes are:

Answers for Difficult Days: Surviving the Storm of Secularism By David Quine / Cornerstone Curriculum This is a short study of the Word, answering 7 vital questions we all have. Highly recommended as a basic study. Arm your students to engage in today's battle of ideas. Quine's concise guide poses seven critical questions for young adults to consider while developing their personal worldview. What is the nature of God, man, and the universe? What is the meaning of history, the cause of evil, the basis of morality? What happens after death? Your students will have scriptural answers that refute secularism. 47 pages, softcover.

Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know By Wayne A. Grudem, edited by Elliot Grudem / Zondervan Corp. This book goes beyond Answers for Difficult Days, and will give you a firm foundation in basic Christian Doctrine. Very Highly Recommended! It is what we use for a full beginning course, and is our Top Pick resource! There are certain matters of doctrine---that is, the church's teaching---that every Christian simply must know. Theology is important because what we believe affects how we live. If you're a relatively new believer in Jesus, or if you're a more mature Christian looking for a quick brush-up on basics of the faith, Christian Beliefs is for you. This readable guide to twenty basic Christian beliefs is a condensation of Grudem's Systematic Theology. He and his son, Elliot, have boiled down the essentials of Christian theology for the average layperson and made them both clear and applicable to life. You will learn about the Bible, the characteristics of God, what it means that we are created in the image of God, what God has done for us in Christ, the purpose of the church, and much more. Each chapter includes questions for personal review or group discussion.

Beyond Belief to Convictions By Josh McDowell / Tyndale House This covers the absolutes of very basic Christian beliefs - key convictions we must hold to as absolutes. It doesn't cover many areas or in depth, but these are areas that our CHRISTIAN society has compromised on. I think it's beyond sad that this book is needed for Christians. But statistically 91% of our Christian teens don't believe in the moral absolutes of the Bible. In today's postmodern society, truth is "out" and relativism is "in." How can we effectively communicate with teens who believe in a "not that there's anything wrong with that" philosophy? Proving that truth is found in a relationship with Christ, McDowell's "relational apologetics" reinforces the pillars of faith and helps kids stand strong in God. 250 pages, softcover from Tyndale.

Knowing the difference between Christianity and other faiths:

So What's the Difference? How World Faiths Compare to Christianity, Revised and Expanded By Fritz Ridenour / Gospel Light A classic on the beliefs of differing religions. In our postmodern world, the question "What's the difference?" is quite relevant, as it defines the nature of the postmodern mind. For the postmodern, there is no difference in worldviews, religions, ethics, etc. All are equally valid. This slippery thinking has started to creep into the church as well, with some Christians saying that there is no difference between Christianity and other religions, because they all point to the same God. Not only does this exhibit a misguided notion of the God of the Bible, it also shows an equally misguided understanding of the unique claims of other religions. Ridenour wants to make sure that Christians understand the worldview they are living, and the differences between that worldview and those of the primary world religions or philosophies. He offers a comprehensive and compelling look at the major differences between Christianity and the top twenty worldviews of our time. After reading So What's the Difference, Ridenour hopes that readers will see that no other worldview can really compete with the unique answers that Christianity provides. And for those who have already chosen Christianity, it is Ridenour's hope that they will use the information in this book to reach out to those holding other views, to reach out with the viable and livable truth of God in Christ.

Mere Christianity
By C.S. Lewis

It's a classic, but it's been a long time since I've read it

I doubt you'd go wrong reading anything by Francis Schaeffer. Start with the first title below, How Should We Then Live?

Resources Specifically for Teaching Worldviews

How Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer - is THE classic, for a background on the thoughts that have shaped our society, that should not be missed be anyone.

How Should We Then Live? 50th L'Abri Anniversary Edition By Francis A. Schaeffer / Crossway Books & Bibles Schaeffer's brilliant analysis of Western civilization from ancient Rome to the Atomic Age examines the breakdown of modern society in philosophy, theology, the arts, and morals. The only viable alternative, he says, is living by the Christian ethic, acceptance of God's revelation, and total affirmation of the Bible's values and meaning. A timeless classic. 288 pages, softcover from Crossway Books.

How Should We Then Live?, DVD By Dr. Francis Schaeffer / Gospel Communications Int'l Wondering what the past teaches us about the present? Francis Schaeffer's sweeping series on the rise and decline of Western thought and culture surveys history---from the Roman Empire through the 20th century---and offers biblical answers to modern problems. Features an interview with the late Dr. Schaeffer and his wife, Edith. Includes study guide. Set includes 10 episodes on two DVDs with a total running time of approximately 6 hours.

Understanding the Times By David Noebel / Harvest House Publishers UTT is an fairly in-depth coverage of Christian and other worldviews today covering 10 main areas of thinking - law, history, ethics, etc. We've used both the abridged version from ASCI and this unabridged one (depending on the youth), and generally incorporate the 10 areas into their appropriate "Pillar", rather than studying this book straight through on its own. This is an upper high school - adult study. With open hostilities raging between secular society and Christians, it's more important than ever for you to know who's believing what in America today. After years of researching alternative worldviews, Noebel presents three that have become surprisingly powerful---Secular Humanism, Marxism/Leninism, and the New Age---and compares each to the biblical coherence and truthfulness of the gospel. Approx. 900 pages, hardcover from Harvest.

Thinking Like a Christian also by David Noebel - is a 12 week course overview by video presenting only the Christian Worldview aspect out of UTT. We consider it a "basic" introductory resource, perhaps a good place to start. But, we believe it is important to not just teach our children what Christianity believes (although of course that is of utmost importance), but also, our Youth need to be taught what they are up against - or to recognize where their own thinking has been influenced by non-Biblical thinking. This would be a great resource to do an Introduction to Biblical Worldview course for home ed co-ops or Sunday School/Bible Study type classes.

Worldviews in Focus: Thinking Like a Christian Teaching Textbook By Chuck Edwards & David Noebel / Broadman / Holman Other components of this course: Student Journal - Video TLC is a 12 week course overview by video presenting only the Christian Worldview aspect out of UTT in depth. We consider it a basic introductory resource, a good place to start. But, we believe it is important to not just teach our children what Christianity believes (although of course that is of utmost importance), but also our Youth need to be taught what they are up against - or to recognize where their own thinking has been influenced by non-Biblical thinking. This would be a great resource to do an Introduction to Biblical Worldview course for home ed co-ops or Sunday School/Bible Study type classes. We use this course with our younger teens. How do you live as a Christian in an increasingly secular, public environment? This course delves into the complex world of Christian apologetics and critical thinking with an easy to understand text and engaging manner. Learn why a Bible-based worldview makes sense, and the flaws and false assumptions within secular humanism, marxism and other worldly viewpoints; finally recieve an explanation of how exactly a Christian worldview works in fields such as law, sociology, ethics, politics and other influential spheres. This teaching book can be used independantly or with the other components of this course. A CD Leaders Guide is included with detailed lesson plans, class handouts, outlines and more. 184 pages, softcover.

The Universe Next Door by James Sire - is a "classic" on worldviews. It includes a chapter on what each of the major worldviews believes. It includes several other worldviews, whereas Noebel groups some of these groups together (into 4 basic worldviews, I think).

The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog, Fourth Edition By James W. Sire / Inter-varsity Press In this increasingly pluralistic age, it's vital that Christians equip themselves to understand competing worldviews. Sire's thorough, easy-to-understand introduction can help. His clear non-technical explanations of Christian theism, deism, naturalism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern pantheistic monism, New Age philosophy, and postmodernism will guide young believers in defending their faith against other belief systems vying for their minds and hearts. 259 pages, softcover from InterVarsity.

How Now Shall We Live? by Chuck Colson is a hefty (like Understanding the Times UNabridged book) that contains many "How to's" in living out a Biblical Worldview.

How Now Shall We Live? Hardcover - or Softcover By Charles Colson / Tyndale House If we are going to respond to Paul's command to "not conform any longer to the teaching of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you mind" we will need to develop a Christian worldview. In How Now Shall We Live Colson and Pearcey carefully lay the foundation of a Christian worldview and enable you to develop a Christian perspective on every aspect of life. If you want your faith to help you counter what your children are learning in school, challenge the decadence of popular culture and impact the lives of unsaved family and friends, consider How Now Shall We Live required reading!

Life's Ultimate Questions by Ronald Nash is another biggie - THE Introduction to Philosophy text, if you want to begin to go deep.

Life's Ultimate Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy By Ronald Nash / Zondervan Looking for a unique synthesis of the topical, historical and worldview/conceptual systems in philosophy? Look no further. Longtime student and teacher of philosophy Ronald Nash offers us Life's Ultimate Questions, an eminently readable and well-organized introduction to philosophy. Designed primarily for students, this book offers valuable insight to anyone seeking more information about philosophy and its relevance to life. Nash begins by looking at worldviews, and how they shape all of philosophy. He describes what a worldview is and looks at several of the tests to determine is a worldview is viable. Then he offers an in-depth look at six conceptual systems (worldviews) that have shaped philosophy and its history: naturalism, the philosophy of Plato, the philosophy of Aristotle, the philosophy of Plotinus, the philosophy of Augustine, and the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas. Nash also looks at several problems and issues in philosophy, including epistemology, God, metaphysics, ethics, and human nature. He also provides information on key ideas like the law of noncontradiction, and the study of possible worlds. Since Nash writes from a theistic (Reformed Christian) perspective, he looks at all issues through the lens of Christianity. This book was designed as an introduction to philosophy and worldviews, but it also functions as an introduction to logic and conceptual analysis. Nash set out to help readers improve the logical consistency of their own worldviews by enabling them to see possible contradictions in logic existent in a worldview. He also wanted to affirm that philosophy can indeed solve some of the world's real problems. But most importantly, Nash wanted to help readers think more clearly about both the philosophers and philosophies that have already shaped their lives.

Easy Reads on Worldviews

The above read more like texts, these more like "real books". Each in itself would not constitute a "course" in Worldviews, but are GREAT (and required) reading as a part of our Worldview training:

Tearing Down Strongholds and Defending the Truth by RC Sproul, Jr. - is a great easy read for showing how the non-Christian worldviews are not consistent with their own supposed beliefs - "self-contradictory and self-refuting" - good practical apologetics - defense of Christianity against other worldviews.

Assumptions that Affect our Lives by Christian Overman of the Biblical Worldview Institute - contrasts the Hebrew and Greek ways of thought and shows how, although our Western society was based on the Bible and Hebrew thought, today's Christians have largely adopted our humanistic cultures Greek thoughts. It's a great introduction to the ancient philosophies and the way they affect our lives today, and what we can do about it.

Straight Thinking in a Crooked World by Gary DeMar - is more in depth than the above. It's basically on defending the Biblical Worldview by taking the others down to their pre-suppositions and showing they don't have a leg to stand on - their inconsistancies. I personally preferred Tearing Down Strongholds...

Persuasions: A Dream of Reason by Doug Wilson - is short little story with chapters about those with various worldviews, walking toward the abyss "meeting up with" and conversing with Evangelist. Very good - small, quick and easy read.

We also have several tapes by many different homeschool speakers that we utilize as a part of our Worldview training. Two of our favorites are:
How to Think Like a Christian (and MUCH more) by Doug Phillips
Thinking Biblically, Speaking Secularly (and MUCH more) by David Barton

You won't want to miss the PEERS test from the Nehemiah Institute to evaluate your/your student's worldview.

Other Biblical Worldview websites you may want to check out

Doug Phillips - Vision Forum is one of our favorite ministries for building a family on Biblical foundations. Many of their resources are available through Me and My House.

Jeff Myers has many great resources for equipping our kids to stand and to lead in our society with a Biblical Worldview. A couple of his other resources are available from Me and My House.

Israel Wayne - Biblical Worldview - includes much info and also many links to other Worldview ministries.
Marshall Foster - Mayflower Institute
Worldview Academy
Foundation for American Christian Education
James Rose - American Christian History Institute
David Barton - Wall Builders
Gary DeMar - American Vision
Institute for Creation Research
Kent/Eric Hovind - Creation Science Evangelism
Ken Ham - Answers in Genesis

More to come and also on our "Pillars" resource pages.

Other Worldview "Musts-Haves"
from our other Resources & Recommendation pages

America's Providential History
The American Covenant
Rudiments of America's Christian History and Government
If the Foundations Are Destroyed
Liberating the Nations
and a STRONG foundation in Genesis and Creationism.

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