The Reformed Worldview: Truth and Its Consequences (8): The History of the Concept Worldview
This article explores how the Reformed worldview is fundamentally shaped by Christ's lordship and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in believers' hearts. Key argues that the gospel produces a complete reorientation of perspective—changing how Christians understand God, themselves, and the world—as evidenced by New Testament examples such as the church at Ephesus. The piece emphasizes that this worldview transformation occurs through grace rather than force, as the Spirit's love compels willing submission to Christ's rule.
Previous article in this series: March 1, 2014, p. 249. We last saw that the Reformed worldview is one that has us living in willing subjection to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He who has purchased us with His precious blood also owns us body and soul. There is not an aspect of our lives that falls outside the scope of His Lordship. But it is His work of grace in our hearts that brings us into willing subjection to Him. The Lord of glory who owns us also lives in us! He rules over us -- not...
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