1 4 Assessment Description In this assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding of the Christian worldview, including the main topics you have covered up to this point. You will summarize and analyze the essential elements of the gospel (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) and reflect on implications for the Christian worldview. Write a 1,500-2,000-word essay using at least four resources. The four resources need to include at least two course resources (textbook, topic overviews, the Bible) and at least two other sources from the GCU Library to support your points. Remember, the Bible counts as one resource regardless of how many times you use it or how many verses you cite. Begin your paper with an appropriate introduction, including a thesis statement to introduce the purpose of the paper. Present the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration), the Christian foundation, and an analysis of the implications of the Christian worldview. Use the "Gospel Essentials Essay Template." Based on the Christian worldview, write at least one paragraph for each of the following components.  Nature of God: What is the triune God like? What are God's characteristics? What is his creation? Nature of Humanity: What is human nature? What is human purpose? What is the root cause of human problems? Nature of Jesus: What is Jesus's true identity? What was Jesus's kingdom purpose? Why is Jesus's identity and work significant for the Christian worldview? Restoration: What is the solution to human problems according to the Christian worldview? What role do grace, faith, and repentance play in Christian salvation? How do Christians think that the transformation of self and society happen? Christian Foundation: Summarize how the concepts of the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) constitute the foundation of the Christian worldview. In other words, how are these concepts essential to the Christian worldview? Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview: Based on the previous five prompts, analyze the implications of the Christian worldview by addressing each of the following questions: · What are the benefits or strengths of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity? · Compare the Christian concept of salvation in contrast to any other worldview perspective. · How does the Christian worldview influence a person's thinking and behavior? · What do people find troublesome or confusing about Christianity and why? Conclusion: Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together. References Use at least four required resources to support your claims: at least two course resources (textbook, topic overviews, the Bible) and at least two other sources from the GCU Library. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines foun.

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Assessment Description
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding of
the Christian worldview, including the main topics you have
covered up to this point. You will summarize and analyze the
essential elements of the gospel (nature of God, nature of
humanity, nature of Jesus, and restoration) and reflect on
implications for the Christian worldview.
Write a 1,500-2,000-word essay using at least four resources.
The four resources need to include at least two course resources
(textbook, topic overviews, the Bible) and at least two other
sources from the GCU Library to support your points.
Remember, the Bible counts as one resource regardless of how
many times you use it or how many verses you cite.
Begin your paper with an appropriate introduction, including a
thesis statement to introduce the purpose of the paper. Present
the gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature
of Jesus, and restoration), the Christian foundation, and an
analysis of the implications of the Christian worldview.
Use the "Gospel Essentials Essay Template." Based on the
Christian worldview, write at least one paragraph for each of
the following components.
Nature of God: What is the triune God like? What are God's
characteristics? What is his creation?
Nature of Humanity: What is human nature? What is human
purpose? What is the root cause of human problems?
Nature of Jesus: What is Jesus's true identity? What was Jesus's
kingdom purpose? Why is Jesus's identity and work significant

2. for the Christian worldview?
Restoration: What is the solution to human problems according
to the Christian worldview? What role do grace, faith, and
repentance play in Christian salvation? How do Christians think
that the transformation of self and society happen?
Christian Foundation: Summarize how the concepts of the
gospel essentials (nature of God, nature of humanity, nature of
Jesus, and restoration) constitute the foundation of the Christian
worldview. In other words, how are these concepts essential to
the Christian worldview?
Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview: Based
on the previous five prompts, analyze the implications of the
Christian worldview by addressing each of the following
questions:
· What are the benefits or strengths of the Christian worldview
as it relates to human value and dignity?
· Compare the Christian concept of salvation in contrast to any
other worldview perspective.
· How does the Christian worldview influence a person's
thinking and behavior?
· What do people find troublesome or confusing about
Christianity and why?
Conclusion: Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the
paper together.
References
Use at least four required resources to support your claims: at
least two course resources (textbook, topic overviews, the
Bible) and at least two other sources from the GCU Library.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Review the APA Template for formatting and utilize the

3. attached "Gospel Essentials Template" to complete the
benchmark assignment.
Benchmark—Gospel Essentials
Student A. Sample
College Name, Grand Canyon University
Course Number: Course Title
Instructor’s Name
Assignment Due Date
Benchmark—Gospel Essentials
In at least 150 words, complete your introductory paragraph
with a thesis statement in which you will address each of the
sections.
Gospel Essential Beliefs
Nature of God
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the
assignment. Be sure to include citations.
Nature of Humanity
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the
assignment. Be sure to include citations.
Nature of Jesus
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the
assignment. Be sure to include citations.
Restoration
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the

4. assignment. Be sure to include citations.
Christian Foundations
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the
assignment. Be sure to include citations.
Analysis of the Implications of the Christian Worldview
In at least 200 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the
assignment. Be sure to include citations.
Conclusion
In at least 150 words, synthesize the main points, pulling the
ideas of the paper together.
References
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of an article with a
DOI.
Journal Title,
Volume(Issue), xx–xx. https://doi.org/xyz
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of a print or library
database article without a DOI.
Journal Title,
Volume(Issue), xx–xx.