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1. . Begin your paper with an appropriate introduction, including a thesis
statemen
. 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 found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center. Review the APA Template for formatting and
utilize the attached “Gospel Essentials Template” to complete the benchmark assignment.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to
submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is
located in Class Resources if you need assistance. Benchmark Information This benchmark

2. assignment assesses the following mission critical competencies: MC1: Critical Thinking
MC2: Effective Communication MC3: Christian Worldview Knowledge General Education
Program Information This assignment assesses the following general education
competencies: Christian Worldview GED5C1: Examine the ideological foundation of the
Christian worldview. GED5C2: Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it
relates to human value and dignit