Biblical Christian Worldview Jeff Hilles

Quick Quote Source – Jeff Hilles
A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – Scripture clearly teaches that all of us “have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). However, that does not mean that we all have the same sin in our lives. 
As we grow and mature in our walk with Christ (sanctification), our unique sin nature sadly grows and matures along with us. Some are prone to alcohol, others are more inclined to lie, others cheat, others sexual immorality takes center stage. Unfortunately Satan is a master of determining where our weak points are and targeting those areas of our lives to undermine our testimony. To be aware of this obvious vulnerability is the first step in prayerfully guarding against it. 
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. – Ephesians 6:11

As believers, we need to recognize a broader application of our sin nature beyond the physical realm.

When we look at our Biblical Christian systematic theology as presented on Sunday mornings and discipleship classes, what is typically emphasized is our need to focus on the nature of God and Christ as presented in and through the Holy Spirit. In a constant battle with our personal sin nature, we are reminded to pray, read our Bibles, and fellowship with other believers as we repent of our sins and grow towards the Lord (sanctification). These are the most important aspects of the Christian life. However, this is not a complete picture of the obstacles to our spiritual walk. What is missing is a recognition of the influence and the need for protection from the evil side of the supernatural or Spiritual Realm. 

Conclusion
The six points below should always be part of our awareness of the potential for evil that exists all around us. 
We have an internal sin nature waging war against the Holy Spirit.There is external spiritual warfare, between angels, demons, and man.We need to be confident that the Bible confirms God wins the war between good and evil.To remain balanced, we need to be careful not to see demons under every rock but accept responsibility for our own actions.We can impact spiritual warfare within and outside of us through prayer, fellowship with believers, and the study of God’s word.We know God will win the war, but we need to be on guard that Satan can win many battles as we move through our lives. 1 Peter 5:8 – Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour

The activities we do for God are secondary. 

Quick Quote – Source – Erwin Lutzer
A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – As Christians, we can get so caught up in church activities and other ministry “opportunities” that we neglect our quiet time with the Father. God wants our attention, not our activity. He desires for us to focus on His presence more than our Christian projects. 
Take time out of your busy lives to seek the Lord for wisdom and communication, even if it means declining a potluck dinner, a nursery assignment, a finance committee meeting, or even a discipleship class.

If the antichrist was actually in the world today, his personality would be somewhat hidden and obscured by the need to gain power and influence at this stage in his ascendency. Once obtained, his real personality, as presented in the Bible, would then surface. However, systematically working through the verses from Scripture that refer to the coming antichrist, one can get a good sense of what to expect. The question to reflect on at this point in time is…

Is there perhaps someone currently on Earth who most fits the attributes of the antichrist? 


Conclusion
As you skim back over the verses above and reflect on someone whom Christians applaud as a leader and even savior of America, is it possible that an individual appearing to fulfill these lofty goals is only supporting his own, private agenda? If there was such a man, should Christians rally around him, even at the risk of hurting our own testimony due to his hypocrisy? And finally, if there was such a man that begins to perform “great signs and wonders so as to lead astray… even the elect” (Matt. 24:24), should we really be offering our support under the “lesser of evils” dogma?
Though much of this material would seem to be slanted toward a specific individual (details), sadly, many world political and industrial leaders would fit comfortably within these prophetic verses of Scripture. Consequently, the Bible makes it clear that as Christians we need to be watchful toward our surroundings and our worldly support (1 Thes. 5:4). For the Lord will ultimately come "like a thief in the night" (1 Thes. 5:2) and we need to be prepared (Matt. 25).
So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. - 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Quick Quote – Source – Jeff Hilles
A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – As Christians, do we focus on seeking God’s advice in day-to-day matters?
“You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” – James 4:14
Often Christians live just like unbelievers, making decisions without seeking God’s counsel through the Holy Spirit. So often we don’t pray, either to ask God’s help or advice on important matters, much less the mundane. Yet we seem quick to close our eyes and lower our heads as part of a Sunday service or when facing a crisis and in need of a “flare prayer”.
The Lord was making a point on where our focus should always be when Scripture calls us to:
Pray without ceasing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Prayer is a form of communication with God and should not be limited to “eyes closed and heads bowed”. 

Quick Quote – Source – Jeff Hilles
A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – With every issue, there will always be extreme opinions. I recently responded to a reader who stated that Christian preachers were calling for the execution of gay people.
I am sure one can find extreme views such as this if we look hard enough. However, in most cases, the extremes on both sides of an issue are in the minority. But they do garner media attention and gaslight viewers into believing extreme positions are mainstream. It is important to look to the middle of the bell curve, rather than the vocal extremes when evaluating the popular direction on an issue, especially a divisive one. 
From the center of the bell curve, Christians don’t hate gay people, they don’t want to turn America into a Christofascist state, and most realize there are times when abortion is an appropriate medical need.