1,200 word Religion paper FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY

Please keep in mind, however, that this assignment is not another research paper. It is intended to be a 1,200 word (3–4 pages double spaced) essay in which you reflect on Paul’s letter to the Romans and summarize 6 essential components of the Biblical Worldview in a concise and persuasive manner with a view toward defending the Biblical Worldview.

Approach it this way: Concisely summarize the essential components that are listed below in an attempt to articulate and defend the Biblical Worldview as expressed in Romans. Begin with an introductory paragraph that includes your precise thesis statement. Devote a topical paragraph to each component (see below). Conclude your essay with a concise summary that details how you will defend the biblical worldview on the basis of the teaching of Romans related to the 6 aspects of the biblical worldview.

Again, this is not a research paper so you are not required to consult outside sources. It is a reflection essay that is squarely based on the pertinent texts in Romans. Think it through and make it flow in a coherent and persuasive manner. In the end, this will equip you to confidently defend the Biblical Worldview as expressed in Paul’s letter to the Romans. While you may use sources, The instructor is mainly looking for your defense of the Biblical Worldview based on pertinent texts within Romans that are related to the 6 aspects listed in the instructions.

You must address specifically the following components (the main points serve as your major sub-headings):

1.      God: What does Romans teach about the existence and attributes of God?

a.       Righteous (1:17)

b.      Wrathful (1:18; 5:9)

c.       Possesses eternal power (1:20)

d.      Divine (1:20)

e.       Immortal (1:23)

f.        Creator (1:25)

g.      Executes judgment/Judges in truth (2:2; 14:12)

h.      Truthful, veracious (3:4)

i.        Gives life (4:17)

j.        Loves (5:5, 8)

k.      Sovereign (8:28–30; 9–11; 13:1–7)

l.        Merciful (9:16)

m.    Wise (11:33–36; 16:27)

n.      Gives hope (15:13)

o.      Eternal (16:26)

2.      Creation (1:18–32): What does Romans teach about origins?

a.       natural creation (1:18–25; 8:18–25)

b.      humanity/human nature (1:26–32; 3:9–20)

3.      Sin: What does Romans teach regarding the problem of evil?

a.       How did evil enter God’s creation?

b.      What is the origin of sin?

c.       What are the consequences of sin? (1:18–3:20; 5:12–21; 6:23)

4.      Salvation: What does Romans teach about the solution for the problem of sin?

a.       Consider God’s provision of salvation? (3:21–8:39)

b.      The nature and mission of Jesus Christ

c.       Justification by faith

d.      Sanctification/life empowered by the Holy Spirit

5.      Ethics: What does Romans teach regarding ethics and morality?

a.       How should Christians live in this world? (12:1–15:13)

b.      Compare and contrast Rom. 1:18–32 with 12:1–15:13.

6.      Eschatology: What does Romans teach regarding hope for humanity/creation?

a.       What does Romans teach about God’s ultimate goals? (8:18–39; 9–11)

b.      What does Romans teach about the hereafter/eternity?

In this 1,200-word essay, you will articulate how Paul’s argument in Romans is foundational to a defense of the Biblical Worldview. Recognizing that Romans does not contain all the essential truths that are relevant to a worldview per se, consider how the apostle Paul articulates truths that are foundational to the Biblical Worldview. These truths include the apostle Paul’s teaching about God, creation, sin, salvation, ethics, and eschatology. The goal of this assignment is to interact with the biblical text in order to express and defend apologetically the Biblical Worldview.