We all view the world through a certain lens. Depending on our upbringing, geography, experiences, and a whole host of other influences,
we will see life a certain way.
We all care about truth, justice, love, good and evil. Our understanding of these values is shaped by what we hear and are taught. Yet,
unbeknownst to many in society, the fruit that culture claims, is rooted in Christianity.
By walking through historical overviews and sharing real–life stories, Sharon James teaches readers how to read culture through the lens of scripture. This introduction will equip the next generation with the wisdom needed to think through some of the most divisive cultural issues of our day.
Contents:
DIGNITY: Created in the Image of God
JOY: Created to Praise and Glorify God
PURPOSE: Created to Represent God on This Earth
SUFFERING AND INJUSTICE: What’s Gone Wrong?
GOD’S KINDNESS TO ALL: What’s Gone Wrong?
GOD’S SAVING WORK: Evil Restrained
LOVE: Created to Relate and to Care
SECURITY: Created to Belong
TRUTH: Created to Learn
FULFILMENT: Created to Create
Appendix A: What Now?
Appendix B: Other Books and Resources
Appendix C: The Ten Commandments and The Lord’s Prayer
Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.
With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1–2–1 mentoring or in a group setting.
Endorsements
Sharon James’s perspective as an historian and her diligence as an analyst of culture make everything that she writes important. But her conviction as a Christian historian and analyst makes everything she writes invaluable. Read this book to find truth, how it has changed the world, and how it has been embodied in a man who is the hope of the world.
Ben Virgo Director, Christian Heritage London
Sharon James is a clear writer who reads the culture through the lens of Scripture rather than reading the Scriptures through the lens of the culture. Her ‘Worldview’ contribution to the Track series is an excellent summary and introduction of some of the major cultural issues affecting the church today. The beauty of this little book is that it looks at these cultural issues with a clear personal application – after all, who is not interested in dignity, joy, purpose,
suffering, God’s kindness, salvation, love, security, truth and fulfilment? It’s a lovely balanced and helpful book.
David Robertson Well–known pastor and apologist
With simplicity and clarity, Sharon James shows us the vital difference that the Christian faith and its worldview makes in people’s lives. In so doing, she turns upside down the caricature of Christianity as a religion of hate, anxiety, and oppression. Instead, she shows from the Bible and the experience of many that Christian faith works through love, guards the heart with divine peace, and motivates right and compassionate action. Highly recommended!
Joel R. Beeke Chancellor, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Track:
Worldview
is an outstanding example of what it means to understand deeply in order to explain simply. The church owes Sharon James a great debt of thanks for the way she has worked through issue after issue in order to illustrate how Jesus is the rock and the world is sinking sand. Speaking personally, this resource has already been a great help, as I struggle away trying to teach my growing kids the faith at the breakfast table. Sharon has even put the key words I need in bold!
Rico Tice Evangelist; Co–founder of Christianity Explored Ministries
Sharon James has written several books, and has spoken in conferences in many parts of the world. She studied history at Cambridge University, theology at Toronto Baptist Seminary, and has a doctorate from the University of Wales. Sharon is married to Bill, Principal of London Seminary. They have two grown–up children. She works for The Christian Institute. For more information, visit: https://www.sharonjames.org/
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