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- The function of art is both to be a "mirror" to our culture and to exert an influence on that culture. The arts are also one of the greatest gifts God has given us, cheering the heart, stimulating the mind and enriching human life. Ultimately, as with all gifts, art is there to give glory to God, the greatest creator.
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Jan 4, 2022 · The first mention of art in the Bible is in Exodus 31. God is instructing Moses to create a tent for the ark of the covenant, and God mentions several artisans whom He has chosen to create “artistic designs” to beautify the tent. God says, “In the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill.”
- Art and The Story of The Bible
- “Secular” Art and Common Grace
- An Invitation to Enjoy Beauty
Knowing the place of art in the story of the Bible can help us see how art draws us closer to the heart of God, the great artist. The Bible begins with a beautiful display of artistry. God, in an act of wonderful creativity, imagines and brings forth all creation. The first chapter of Genesis tells us God speaks into existence everything from the g...
Of course, knowing the place of art in the Bible story raises the question, “Which art best glorifies God?” Can only art that explicitly mentions or shows Jesus or uses the word gospel be considered good art? What about “secular” art—popular music, blockbuster movies, or contemporary paintings? This is a complex question and there is no easy answer...
To best discern and experience God’s presence in art, it is helpful to have a method to use. Even the most trained listeners and readers find it hard to listen for, or to look for God’s presence in a work of art. Here are some questions we can have in the back of our minds as we engage with a song, movie, book, painting, or any work of art. What ca...
Feb 18, 2013 · What role should art play in the church and the Christian life? A Christian theology of art considers God as an artist who commands creativity from his creation.
- “Tell all the skilled workers to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so he may serve me as priest.”
- “But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 ESV.
- “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.”
- “ By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.” Hebrews 11:3 NASB.
Aug 11, 2020 · God is a creative being who endowed men and women—his image-bearers—with an ability and desire to create beauty and culture. Preservers. A challenge to the idea that Christians should enjoy arts and culture may be that so much of it—both inside and outside the church—is terrible.
Dec 5, 2022 · For some Christians, art is a worldly subject. The Bible doesn't teach that at all. In fact, when we look at its description of God creating the earth and follow how he used artists throughout the Bible, we see a very encouraging vision of what the arts can do. Cathy Baker. Writer. Updated Dec 05, 2022.
May 18, 2021 · Art is valued and inspired by God as a means of reflecting and glorifying the wonder of God. It is an invitation to draw closer to the Divine and to worship the Lord. God created humanity in His image; all of creation serves as a testament to God as an artist. Likewise, the Lord equips and inspires us to create beautiful works of art for God's ...
