The world around us places constant strain on Christians, who must "be in the world but not of the world" (John17:11-19). How can Christians have an everyday influence on the world without it wrongfully influencing them and how can the basics of the historic Christian faith be lived out amidst competing orldviews? Christian Contours addresses these questions through essays on the basics of Christian worldview by Daryl N. Aaron, Ardel B. Caneday, Paul Kjoss Helseth, Douglas S. Huffman, Mark H. Muska, Randy W. Nelson, and James G. Raymo and Dale R. Hutchcraft, and Walter J. Schultz. Part 1 addresses the basics of worldview thinking and its relationship to the historic doctrines of the Christian faith. This includes such issues as what is meant by a "worldview," the relationship of one's worldview to truth, and the impossibility of equally true but competing worldviews. A crucial chapter frames the historic Christian faith as a worldview-as something more than a traditional add-on to an otherwise secular way of living. Part 2 addresses the believer's personal responsibilities in light of the Christian worldview. This includes such issues as fundamental Christian disciplines (Bible study, prayer, worship, handling temptation, etc.), interaction with other Christians, and the challenges of interaction with those who do not share the Christian worldview. This spiritual formation primer will guide the reader to worldview thinking and integrity in their Christian life.
