art & the gospel
creation
God is the first and greatest artist.
Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 10:12
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We are made in his image - so every human is creative.
Genesis 1:27
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Because God is the original creator, he sets the standard for what good art is.
Genesis 1:31, Philippians 4:8
fall
Because of sin, we often cannot enjoy creating the way we were meant to.
James 1:15, Isaiah 24:6
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Art is often full of sin, because artists are full of sin.
Ephesians 4:18-19
redemption
God is still working as the first and greatest artist.
2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10
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God can and does use art and artists to glorify him and benefit his people.
Peter 4:10, Exodus 31:2-4
creation
new
He will always be the first and greatest artist.
Revelation 21:5
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Art that glorified man will be nothing. Art that glorified God will be rewarded.
Psalm 49:17,20, 1 Corinthians 3:12-14
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We will meet our creator face to face!
1 Corinthians 13:12