Colossians 4:5-6

Colossians 4:5-6 tells us that there will always be “outsiders” who differ from us and our opinions as believers. Colson and Pearcey’s “Worldviews in Conflict” addresses different modern worldviews and tells us that we “better get serious” about understanding a biblical worldview. Analyze and evaluate the importance and effectiveness of Colson’s argument. .Introduction A. Hook (Scripture, anecdote, statistic, or a quotation) B.Explain hook C.Context of controversy and why readers should care (background info) D.Thesis (your claim or main argument that clearly states your view) II.Address opposing arguments that disagree with your thesis A. Example 1 of an opposing argument and briefly explain B.Example 2 of an opposing argument and briefly explain III. Concession and Refutation A.Concede B.Refute IV.Reason 1 why a reader should accept/consider your argument (topic sentence) A.Example 1 that proves this reason is valid (evidence in your own words) 1.Research to support example 1 (from source; should be cited) 2.Explain how/why the research supports example 1 (commentary) B.Example 2 that proves my reason is valid (evidence in your own words) 1.Research to support example 2 (from source; should be cited) 2.Explain how/why the research supports example 2 (commentary) C.Conclude this paragraph by connecting reason 1 with thesis V.Reason 2 (same thing, different reason) VI.Reason 3 (same thing, different reason) VII.Christian worldview: How does my argument fit with a Christian worldview? Use at least two brief Scripture verses here. A.Example 1 B.Explain C.Example 2 D.Explain E.Conclude by connecting your thoughts about how this topic, your argument, and a Christian worldview relate VIII.Conclusion A.Restate thesis B.Summarize main reasons C.End by reminding reader of this argument’s importance and impact