Below is a diagram. It was first presented by a Dutch Reformed pastor in the 1700s I believe. The name escapes me. Nevertheless... it is helpful for me to understand the world we live in.
This represents the distribution of common grace in society. The lowest part of the pyramid expresses the wide distribution of common grace. Most people do not argue about math. It is based on commonly accepted truths like 2+2=4.
As you ascend up the pyramid, the distribution of common grace shrinks. As you get to the top of the pyramid, many people do not have common grace as it relates to Ethics.
THEN, for the Christian, who is above the pyramid (because of special grace), there is a completely different understanding about God, salvation and biblical truths.
I hope this is clear. It helps me understand the Christian worldview as it relates to the rest of the world.
This represents the distribution of common grace in society. The lowest part of the pyramid expresses the wide distribution of common grace. Most people do not argue about math. It is based on commonly accepted truths like 2+2=4.
As you ascend up the pyramid, the distribution of common grace shrinks. As you get to the top of the pyramid, many people do not have common grace as it relates to Ethics.
THEN, for the Christian, who is above the pyramid (because of special grace), there is a completely different understanding about God, salvation and biblical truths.
I hope this is clear. It helps me understand the Christian worldview as it relates to the rest of the world.