In 750-1,000 words, answer each of the worldview questions according to your own personal perspective and worldview: What is ultimate reality? What is the nature of the universe? What is a human being? What is knowledge? What is your basis of ethics? What is the purpose of your existence? Support your reflection with the attached topic Resources. Christian Concept of the imago Dei What is the Christian concept of the imago Dei? How might it be important to health care, and why is it relevant?

Christian Biblical Narrative Discussion

In 250 words, answer the following question: What do the four parts of the Christian biblical narrative (i.e., creation, fall, redemption, and restoration) say about the nature of God and of reality in relation to the reality of sickness and disease? From where would one find comfort and hope in the light of illness according to this narrative? Explain in detail each part of the narrative above and analyze the implications.

Christian Biblical Narrative Example Solution

            From the beginning of time, Christians are guided by the teachings and directives from the bible. They also believe in the supreme God, a powerful Mighty. However, the presence of diseases, suffering, and pain bring temptations to Christians` faith beyond their imagination (Newbanks et al., 2018). As a result, understanding the biblical narrative from creation, fall, redemption, and restoration would help interpret various situations.

            During creation, God created everything that exists systematically, all with purpose. Human beings are a special kind of creation, made in the image and likeness of God, each having intrinsic value and worth and mandated stewardship over God`s creations (Hoerhner, n.d.). God is the giver of human life. Furthermore, health is defined not merely by physical wellness but also includes spiritual, emotional, and communal dimensions of wellness of soul and body.

            After creation, man was made the custodian of creation and placed in the Garden of Eden, and their relationship was good. However, a man sinned against God`s command. This led to the breakage of their relationship. The consequences of disobedience were pain, suffering, diseases, and death (Newbanks et al., 2018). However, this was not God`s original plan, man was supposed to enjoy his life.

            Human hope is restored through redemption and restoration. God showed love by sending Jesus Christ to bring hope and mend the broken relationship with humans. Christ performed miracles to demonstrate God`s power over disease and illness. Christ suffered, died, and was resurrected to save humans from their sins. Christ`s suffering encourages man to endure suffering and hope to obtain God`s glory upon resurrection (Snyder, 2021). Furthermore, in restoration, there is a promise for new creation and eternal life upon the second coming of Christ. This will bring an end to human suffering, illness, pain, and death. Likewise, during sickness, humans find comfort in redemption and restoration. They persevere in suffering like Christ and hope to inherit eternal life free from suffering and death upon resurrection.  

References

Hoerhner, P. J. (n.d.). Biomedical ethics in the Christian Narrative. http://file:///C:/Users/USER/Downloads/week_3_Practicing_Dignity__An_Introduction_to_Christian_Values_and_Decision_Making_in_Health_Care.pdf